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to be able to do that. … I thrive on competition.” Kaelynn received scholarship offers from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Western Washington University and Corban University in Salem, and was heavily recruited by Linfield College in McMinnville. After touring campuses and talking to coaches, she went to Western Washington to visit before making a final decision. “As soon as I saw the campus, talked to players and looked at the fields, I knew right away it was the place for me,” Kaelynn …

Rivers Foundation. Engineering and Public Works Manager Jesse White said expansion plans also call for a larger parking lot in front of the building closer to the post office. White said the front of the building also will have a bus stop and a large vehicle turnaround. “The main thing to remember is Chachalu isn’t just a museum, it’s a cultural center,” said White. “It’s a place for Tribal members to come and learn – take classes, talk about the past and talk about the future.” The space …

brought the program to Yamhill County in 2007 when he worked for the Sheriff's Office, now has brought it to Grand Ronde. "It's just one of the best programs around for finding persons who wander," Wellborn said. "Nationwide, since 1999 (first year for Project Lifesaver), the program has logged over 2,800 searches and all have been successful." The genesis for the local program came in Yamhill, where "a little boy went lost," said Wellborn. "He was autistic. Luckily, we found him. He …

and organizing trainings for state agencies about Tribes and government-to-government consultation. “There are so many changes that were brought about under Karen’s leadership and I am confident that all nine Oregon Tribes immensely appreciate the work she has done for and with Tribal leaders,” Kennedy said. “Karen is the real deal and I wish her the best.” Kennedy cited examples of Quigley coordinating legislative action relating to Tribal issues, such as the removal of “squaw”-named places …

of all fire and emergency medical response services in the West Valley is nearing completion after Tribal Council approved a new intergovernmental agreement with the West Valley Fire District that will see the Tribe operate the fire station in Willamina for the next five years. According to the agreement, the Tribe will staff and operate fire services in Willamina starting on Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. “Tribal Council believes it is in the best interest of the Tribe to enter …

for putting a pause in place until everything could be sorted out. “I’m sorry we didn’t deal with this more promptly,” Mercier said. “It’s been a long, very un-fun day.” The council approved the amendment 6-1, with Denise Harvey casting the dissenting vote. Council member Brenda Tuomi and Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy were out on medical leave. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share …

treatment, he notes, especially for veterans and Native Americans in remote areas. “In 2020, the use of telehealth in opioid treatment was temporarily approved,” Dekker said. “It has allowed us to reach a lot more people in rural areas.” He advised those doing virtual visits to have local public safety phone numbers handy in case a patient is in danger, getting consent for a virtual visit beforehand, knowing where the patient is calling from and if they have a private place to access reliable …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde chairwoman included in Biden’s brief visit 04.28.2022 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Federal government By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy joined other state and congressional leaders at a brief visit by President Joe Biden on Thursday, April 21. “The president was very congenial,” Kennedy said. “He gave me a hug and was very nice. I welcomed him to our homelands and he …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives two NAJA awards; named best digital publication 07.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for her multimedia coverage of Tribal member Steph Littlebird designing the artwork for Deschutes Brewery's seasonal beer release in the 2022 National Native Media Awards announced on Tuesday, July 19, by the Native American Journalists Association. Smoke Signals …

the consumer needs. There is a lot of effort and thought going into making sure we’re providing a good service to the membership and the people who use the clinic. Nothing has been taken lightly in the process of making these decisions.” Tribal member and Pharmacy Director Dr. Leatha Lynch said there have been many changes affecting the program since she took over earlier this year. She said she has implemented each change with the best interests of the membership and community in mind while …