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Tribal Government & News Feds to restore Native American sacred site near Mount Hood 10.12.2023 Danielle Harrison Federal government , Tribal relations , Culture By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The federal government has agreed to restore a Native American sacred site on Highway 26 near Mount Hood, 15 years after bulldozing it to add a turn lane to the highway. In Slockish v. U.S. Department of Transportation, members of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation …

Culture Roots, rock, reggae 01.12.2024 Sherron Lumley Culture By Sherron Lumley Smoke Signals staff writer Music producer and Grand Ronde Tribal member Adam Sierra is bringing an all-Indigenous reggae and hip-hop show to the Tribe’s ceded homelands on Friday, Jan. 26. Sierra, co-founder of Chalice Row Records, is hosting, “Rebel Music,” Friday, Jan. 26, at The Haven in southeast Portland. “This show is showcasing all Native artists,” Sierra, 39, said. “It’s a reggae and hip-hop performance …

Health & Education Tribally-operated school will open Aug. 26 08.14.2024 Katherine Warren Education By Katherine Warren Smoke Signals staff After many years, a dream has come to fruition for some Grand Ronde Tribal members: Their own school. The first day of the new, Tribally-operated school will be Monday, Aug. 26, with the kindergarten class. First through fifth graders will start Tuesday, Sept. 3. Although this has been discussed for several years, concerted efforts to open the school began …

-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, which included an 18-hole golf course. 2011 – Casino closed in December in preparation for moving 11 miles to new property along more heavily traveled U.S. Highway 26. 2018 – Tribes announced plans to close resort on Sept. 5. Source: Oregon History Project By Dean Rhodes In the wake of the announcement that the Warm Springs Tribe plans to shutter its well-known Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy plans on contacting the eastern …

Culture Walking On - Michael Gray and Isaac Bobb 05.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Edward Gray Sr. April 2, 1972 – April 26, 2016 Michael Gray Sr. passed away at the age of 44 on April 26, 2016, in his home in Eugene, Ore. He is survived by his parents Lola and James Gray, and his brother, Rocky Gray, as well as two children, Michael Gray Jr., 26, and Kassandra Gray, 20. Michael worked at Weyerhaeuser on North Bertelsen Road in Eugene for 18 years. He loved the Oregon Ducks and his …

to locate a runaway in the Salem area. Sunday, May 17 Civil complaint in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency in contacting a suspect in the Willamina area. Responded to an alarm in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency with a reported trespassing in the area of A R Ford Road and Ash Avenue. Assist outside agency with a reported burglary in the Willamina area. Monday, May 18 Disturbance …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Feb 3-16, 2022 02.28.2022 Tribal Police Thursday, Feb. 3 Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Animal complaint reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Old Fort and Hebo roads. Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the 7200 block of Harmony Road. Friday, Feb. 4 Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block …

of Fire Hall Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Sunday, Feb. 10 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 23 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a single-vehicle, non-injury crash in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a single-vehicle, non-injury crash in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Reported domestic disturbance in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Assist outside agency with a forgery …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department log -- Dec. 11, 2020-Jan. 12, 2021 01.29.2021 Dean Rhodes Public safety Friday, Dec. 11 Assist outside agency by covering Department of Human Services employees on a house visit in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Report of criminal mischief in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a traffic assist in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Two …

retired in January 2000 and enjoyed wintering in Mexico and Arizona. Some of the many things Bob enjoyed included gardening, woodworking, hunting with his brother-in-law and friends, camping, family vacations and cruises, riding his quad in the desert, and spending time with his daughters and their families. He especially enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. It wasn’t unusual for him to insist on one more game before evening’s end. He was always ready to tell you his latest joke or share …