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else had the same feelings about their salmon distribution. A poll on Facebook revealed that many other people have problems with the white, tasteless and pasty salmon and that some people now no longer pick up their salmon because this has happened so often. I question the mission and policies of the salmon distribution program if people are not actually able to eat the salmon they are getting. We appreciate the fish, when it is edible, but I feel a little put off when the fish is inedible …

was shocked,” she said. “And I was really pleased.” 1995 – Tribal members were invited to enjoy the very first look inside the new Spirit Mountain Casino during a special open house. Informal tours of the 90,000-square-foot facility were planned so that Tribal members could view the glass-domed rotunda, 21-foot ceilings, and jackpot sounds and light displays. Some of the more elaborate displays included an exploding Mount Saint Helens and Spruce Goose airplane that took off overhead. A highlight …

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in the same room as the armed subject.” Due to the small space, there was insufficient room for more than the three officers who had initially responded. When Flynn arrived, he stood just outside in the hallway and began attempting to find a peaceful solution. “At the time of the situation, the goal was to find the safest resolution for all of the involved parties,” Flynn said. “In order to meet this goal we had to take all the innocent bystanders out of harm’s way.” With safety as a focus, Flynn …

trip in March to get their second dose. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer The Tribe’s two-day vaccination clinic held on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3-4, attracted droves of people from all over Oregon and Washington. But it’s likely that one family traveled much farther than many. Lauren Klein, 51, and her daughters, Maya Reyes Klein, 19, and Isabela Reyes Klein, 21, left Reno, Nev., at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in order to arrive …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council sends TERO amendments out for first reading 07.09.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council voted to send amendments to the Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance out for a first reading during its Wednesday, July 1, meeting. The amendments, among other changes, clarify the roles of the TERO Commission and director, set requirements for TERO involvement in various stages of the employment process, and address such issues as promotions, …

tested positive for COVID-19 and her new co-workers were quarantining at home. “At first, I was really nervous about teaching virtually and probably the first couple of months I hated it because none of the kids want to turn their cameras on and they don’t want to participate,” Zoey said. “But now that I’m getting into a swing of things, I kind of like it. But we’re also going to in-person teaching next week, so things are being thrown up in the air again.” Throughout the pandemic, Zoey …

through Friday. The roads will be open at all other times, said Pacific Excavation Project Manager Spencer Chamberlain. The project will include road rehabilitation, replacing culverts and asphalt repaving of two miles on both roads. Work will be conducted simultaneously on both roads. “There will be holes dug, so there will be no chance for people to get by,” Chamberlain said. “These roads are 50 years old,” said Tribal Public Works Coordinator John Mercier, “and they’ve gone through 50 years of hard …

. Approximately130 or more people attended the event; so many that by two hours in, organizers had run out of burgers and hot dogs. Warriors of Hope Program Manager Cassie Dandy said the event seemed to be popular. “We saw so many smiles and heard lots of laughter during this event,” she said. “We wanted to bring our community together to engage and connect. We were successful! We’ve had lots of asks to do it again.” Tribal members Ferrell DeGarmo and Fabian Quenelle sang honor songs and played …

the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation. "Native Americans stand among America's most distinguished authors, artists, scientists and political leaders, and in their accomplishments, they have profoundly strengthened the legacy we will leave our children. So, too, have American Indians and Alaska Natives bravely fought to protect this legacy as members of our Armed Forces. As service members, they have shown exceptional valor and heroism …