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Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log: Feb. 1-28, 2026 03.11.2026 Tribal Police Grand Ronde Police Station Sunday, Feb. 1 Officers assisted an outside agency with attempting to locate a driving complaint. Officers contacted a male who was unconscious in his vehicle on the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, Feb. 2 Officers took a report of a possible stalking incident that occurred at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. A false alarm was reported at the 8000 block …

examines how the region’s signature fish is heading for extinction, with little time left to reverse course and save these ancient species, which are crucial to both the ecosystem and Tribal culture. In the end, the Tribe’s best hope to prevail may lie in winning an epic battle with bureaucracy. Parts two and three will run in the editions of Jan. 15 and Feb. 1, respectively. By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer For more than 5 million years, salmon have played a key role …

Culture Walking On notices -- Oct. 15, 2012 10.12.2012 Ron Karten Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter …

Culture Tribe curating 'River People' exhibit at Willamette Heritage Center 03.31.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Education , History , Events If you go ' kuri-tsfqw tilixam : River People of the Willamette' Where: Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill, 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem When: Friday, April 11- through Saturday, May 26 Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 55 and older, $4 for students with ID and $3 for youth 6 to 17 years of age. More info: 503-585-7012 or www.willametteheritage.org SALEM …

Culture Walking On - Kathy Ray and Donald Taylor 10.14.2015 Dean Rhodes Walking On Kathy Marie Ray July 5, 1956 – Sept. 26, 2015 Kathy Marie Ray, 59, passed away Sept. 26, 2015. Formerly of Aumsville, Ore., Kathy was a CNA/caregiver at Fairview and an HTTI at the State Hospital. Kathy grew up on the Oregon Coast in Newport and lived in various other places throughout her life. The coast was always her favorite place and she visited often. She loved going to the casino and to sit and watch …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs 2017 hunting seasons, tags 07.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , Natural Resources For the third time since the state of Oregon agreed to the Tribal Wildlife Management Plan in September 2014, Tribal Council has exercised sovereignty to declare hunting seasons and tags on Tribal Reservation and trust lands outside of state-mandated seasons. During its Wednesday, July 26, meeting, Tribal Council approved the 2017 seasons and tags …

Culture Walking On -- Michael T. Bolton 05.18.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael T. Bolton Sept. 26, 1967 – May 15, 2017 Michael Bolton was born on Sept. 26, 1967, to Marcia Rife and Edward Bolton Sr. in Salem, Ore. He was one of five children. Growing up with many siblings, Michael knew the importance of taking care of his family. He passed these values on to his own five children, each one of whom he loved dearly. Michael married the love of his life, Faith Helene Bolton, on May 10, 2002 …

split between bow, firearm and muzzleloader hunters. There also will be three hunts for elk with 30 tags split evenly between bow and two firearm hunts. The hunts will be held later than state-regulated hunts. “Overall from 2015 to 2016, we offered 26 days of hunting. We’re bumping that up to 52 total days of hunting, and again last year we offered 46 tags and we’re bumping that up to 70 tags,” Belonga said. “We’re interested in seeing what is the best opportunity for the Tribal membership …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves additional apartment complex construction 12.26.2018 Dean Rhodes, Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council , Housing Tribal members seeking to return to the Reservation and live in an apartment will have eight more options in the near future. Tribal Council approved a maximum $1.675 million contract to construct the second phase of the Wind River apartment complex during its Wednesday, Dec. 26, meeting. Seabold Construction Co. of Beaverton …

. A female driver arrested for DUII (alcohol), reckless driving and reckless endangering, and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Saturday, Oct. 26 Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a reported driving complaint in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint reported at milepost 21 on Salmon River Highway. Motorist assist occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Found property in the area …