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Tribal Government & News Veteran reporter Nicole Montesano joins Smoke Signals 07.12.2024 Smoke Signals Nicole Montesano Staff writer Nicole Montesano joined the newsroom of Smoke Signals on June 24, after 30 years with the News-Register newspaper in McMinnville. Montesano covered county government and politics for the last 10 years for the News-Register, along with writing about the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2020 and assorted other issues. Before 2014, Montesano covered the city of …

in the area of milepost 13 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency with delivering civil paperwork in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a cover request during a pursuit in the area of milepost 1 on Highway 18. The vehicle was stopped before it reached the Grand Ronde area. Assist outside agency with a cover request on a traffic stop in the area of milepost 24 on Highway 18. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Citizen contact occurred …

www.macyandson.com . Jesse Francis Robertson Sr. Dec. 15, 1942 - Feb. 26, 2012 Tribal spouse Jesse Francis Robertson Sr., 69, walked on Sunday, Feb. 26, at his Willamina home. He was born Dec. 15, 1942, in McMinnville, Ore., to John and Opal Rita (Brandon) Robertson. He was a timber tramp, working from Alaska to Coos Bay. He worked as a yarder and engineer. He was a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He is survived by his wife, Candy Robertson of Grand Ronde; daughters, Diana Sohappy of Grand Ronde, Angie …

approval of a waterway structure registration application from the Department of State Lands in August. The fishing platform is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 26 PGE filed an Oct. 12 intent to appeal with the state Land Use Board of Appeals. In it, the utility company is objecting to West Linn’s decision not to regulate the structure. “The appeal was related to a separate prerequisite, not the registration (application) itself,” PGE spokesperson Melanie Erdmann said. “As part of the DSL …

Tribal Government & News George nomination to Environmental Quality Commission moves to full Senate for vote 04.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , People , Natural Resources The Oregon Senate Rules Committee moved the nomination of Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Kathleen George as one of three new members of the state Environmental Quality Commission on to a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 26. George was nominated to the commission by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in March to replace three …

by Sequoia Bobb Raya; and Spirit Mountain Casino IT Systems Administrative Supervisor Angela Schlappie, who was nominated by Angela Sears. Mark Mercier served as the Tribe’s chairman from 1985 through 1996 while Lewis and Schlappie are making their first runs for Tribal Council seats. Seven candidates is the lowest number running for Tribal Council since 2015 when eight Tribal members vied for seats. Ballots will be mailed to voters with verified signatures on Wednesday, July 26. Tribal members …

four grandchildren: Violet, Amelia, Lennon and Andrew. He loved being a “Papa” more than any other accomplishment in his long, distinguished career. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Merrill, and is survived by his mother, brother, three children and four grandchildren. Bollman Funeral Home is caring for the family. Other passings Byron Victor Labonte June 8, 1932 – Oct. 26, 2020 Tribal Elder Byron Victor Labonte Sr. walked on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at the age of 88. West Valley …

Tribal Government & News 61 first-quarter employees account for 728 years of service 04.22.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Records Administrator Kim Mueller, pictured in 2019, was honored for 26 years of employment in the first quarter of 2021. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Although large indoor gatherings are still prohibited because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that hasn’t stopped the Tribe’s Human Resources Department from honoring employees …

occurred in the 200 block of Ead Creek Loop. Friday, Oct. 22 Drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the 29800 block of Edson Drive. Fraud reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated subject reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday …

Tribal Government & News Tribe holds hybrid Candidates Forum 07.27.2023 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Elections By Dean Rhodes Publications coordinator For the fourth consecutive year, the Tribe held the annual Tribal Council Candidates Forum using the Zoom teleconferencing program with candidates attending in the Governance Center and most other Tribal members participating remotely. Starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, challengers Veronica Montano, Chris Bailey and Matthew Haller joined …