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youth homelessness and support services as a priority in the health category. Spirit Mountain Community Fund is guided by a Board of Trustees that makes all funding decisions. Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi is the board chair, Oregon Rep. Julie Fahey is vice chair and Tribal Council member Denise Harvey is secretary. Spirit Mountain Casino Chief Executive Officer Camille Mercier, attorney Victoria Ernst, former Multnomah County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey, Clackamas County Commissioner …

of milepost 24 on Salmon River Highway. A male subject was arrested on a probation violation detention warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Friday, July 26 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Assist outside agency with a runaway juvenile who was taken into protective custody in the area of milepost 2 on A.P. Main Line Road and transported back to his residence …

. A funeral ceremony followed by the committal and memorial will be held with a graveside service at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland. To find updated information regarding the date and time of the funeral services, call Lincoln Memorial Park at 503-771-1117. Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; she will be resting beside her grandmother Mary Jane (Menard) Smith together in Jesus’ loving arms for all eternity. Norris Vern Merrill Dec. 14, 1935 – June 26, 2018 Our sweet Papa …

suspended. Friday, June 15 Suspicious conditions reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Motorist assist in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious conditions reported in the area of Grand Ronde and Tyee roads. Saturday, June 16 Assist outside agency with a non-injury vehicle crash in the area of milepost 19 on Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 21 on Salmon River Highway. Motorist assist in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Salmon …

Culture Walking On -- Leona Medina, Charlene Minjarez, Charles Taylor and John Pool 09.30.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Leona Medina Leona Jane (Ray) Medina Sept. 26, 1969 – Sept. 17, 2020 Leona Jane Medina was born on Sept. 26, 1969, in Crescent City, Calif., the daughter of Richard and Lola (Spates) Ray. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2020, at the age of 50. Leona grew up in Crescent City, graduating from Crescent City High School. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand …

. “Most importantly the medications are lifesaving, just like insulin or any other medication for a chronic condition. We operate just like a primary care doctor’s office with more services on site. It’s tailored to the needs of each person.” Tribal member Chris Martin works as a peer support specialist at the Salem clinic. He notes that clients who are lacking a sense of identity and searching for more positive activities enjoy the cultural components, such as smudging. “They ask questions about …

to open the meeting, reading background on the Tribe’s historical relationship with Willamette Falls and ceremonial fishing at the site. Kennedy said the Tribe’s current construction of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls is about “our right to exist as a people. Fishing at the falls means all of that. … It’s a wonderful time for Grand Ronde.” Kennedy said that Grand Ronde residents who want to participate in the Friday, Oct. 26, platform celebration at the McLean House in West Linn should …

on Agency Creek Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Welfare check performed in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Assist outside agency with a warrant arrest in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway in Willamina. A male subject was arrested on a valid probation violation warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon …

are followed. The guidance is expected to be updated on Tuesday, Jan. 19. “We will be working on our plan this month, with hopes to implement changes beginning with lower grades, after the first semester (Jan. 26),” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said. “We are still required to ensure 35 square feet per person in classrooms, limit student cohort size and number of cohort participation for students and teachers, ensure face coverings are worn at all times, and keep daily …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council handling more executive session items 07.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Graphic by Samuel Briggs III By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor An issue in the 2022 Tribal Council election was mentioned by outgoing Tribal Council member Jack Giffen Jr. while he was making the first nomination on Sunday, June 26: Does the current Tribal Council hold too many executive sessions? “For the past few years, everybody’s platform has an element of transparency …