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INFO: The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde intends to apply to a Brownfield Cleanup Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support redevelopment of the tumwata village site. The public is encouraged to join this meeting where information will be shared regarding the grant application and plans for the site. Attendees will learn about plans, have the opportunity to ask questions, and leave comments on the plans.

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market in order to build up their numbers. They can’t sustain such losses, and TPAs often get the client back, seeking the personalized service, but there has been a dent in the TPA’s income in the meantime.” According to the website Datanyze, Shasta employs approximately 60 people with revenues of about $18.5 million annually, a $1.5 million increase since Smoke Signals last checked the site in November 2022. Also on a positive note, the website konaequity.com, which is a market intelligence …

for a Tribal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; Approved three credit cards for the Youth Education Department with $2,500 credit limits on each; Approved applying for a five-year, $1.25 million continuation grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that will fund the Tribe’s Native Connections program; And approved re-appointing Joann Mercier and Michael Mercier, and appointing Lori Sterling to the Election Board with terms expiring …

Culture Walking on: Dasha Burrow 09.12.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 …

Tribal Government & News Experts think Tribe's plan to purchase Blue Heron site has promise 06.28.2019 Dean Rhodes Economic development The Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City may be purchased by the Grand Ronde Tribe if a due diligence process currently going on finds it to be a worthwhile Tribal economic development investment. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Portland-area commercial real estate experts think the Grand Ronde Tribe’s …

Tribal Government & News Tribe honors employees during quarterly service awards 12.30.2024 Nicole Montesano Years of service , Tribal employees Tribal Benefits/Risk Manager Tammy Gould hugs Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi as Gould is recognized for 29 years of service to the Tribe during the fourth quarter service awards and annual holiday party held at Spirit Mountain Casino’s Event Center on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer …

milepost 26 on Highway 18. A confused elderly driver was contacted and provided a courtesy ride back to their residence. Friday, Aug. 5 Traffic assist performed for a disabled vehicle near milepost 24 on Highway 18. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assisted outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 200 block Cherry Hill Road. Officers responded and assisted Yamhill County Sheriff’s deputies with the arrest of the involved male. Assisted outside agency …

of qualified loan you can get for Trust lands,” Dugger said. “It’s open to any Tribal member that has the ability to get a mortgage and finance a home.” The next step in the process is to put out a service request for proposals, seeking a company that will guide potential homebuyers through the entire process. “They would do everything from helping find a lender and assisting buyers with fixing their credit to the purchase of a home,” Leno said. “We want them to be the main point of contact, so we …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves signing authority for newest member 09.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor It happens most every fall. During its Wednesday, Sept. 28, meeting, Tribal Council approved adding newly elected Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi as an authorized signer on Tribal bank accounts and also OK’d her use of a Tribal credit card. Tuomi finished second in the 2022 election and will serve her second term on Tribal Council …

of her large, close family that gave her 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as many adopted family members. She is survived by her brother, Les Houck, and she will now join her siblings Arlene Beck and Arnold Houck in Heaven. Val was born on the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation to DeWalt David and Arvella Cora (Hudson) Houck on March 20, 1935. Val married Peter Grout on May 21, 1955, in Grand Ronde. She was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes …