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Tribal Government & News A cultural milestone: Tribal members ceremonial fish from Willamette Falls platform 10.31.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Culture , History , Events , Tribal Employees , State Government By Danielle Frost WEST LINN -- Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said she could feel the presence of ancestors on Friday, Oct. 26, as she spoke about the Tribe’s recently completed fishing platform at Willamette Falls, a historic and cultural milestone. “I stand …

a similarly worded proposal 839 to 365, for a 69.7 percent majority. To change the Tribal Constitution, two-thirds of those voting must approve of the change. Only two proposed constitutional amendment changes have ever received sufficient yes votes to pass -- the July 1999 enrollment requirements and the February 2008 proposal to increase the relinquishment period from one to five years. Other proposals have either failed to garner the two-thirds majority mandated by the Tribal Constitution …

, only 14 percent of those at risk had been screened for the disease. Now, that number is up to 67 percent and the clinic worked with 36 hepatitis C positive patients. Of those, five have been cured and five are awaiting final lab results. The other 26 are in various stages of the treatment process. “The idea was if someone has it, there is now a medication that can cure it,” Rowe said. “It is not common that we have this kind of situation in health care … Thirty-six people being worked up …

minor injuries. Sunday, Jan. 26 Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Citizen contact occurred in the area of Tyee Road. Animal complaint received in the area of Grand Ronde Road. A loose dog was caught and returned to its owner. Assist outside agency with a reported domestic disturbance in the Willamina area. A male suspect was arrested for harassment by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft …

are followed. The guidance is expected to be updated on Tuesday, Jan. 19. “We will be working on our plan this month, with hopes to implement changes beginning with lower grades, after the first semester (Jan. 26),” Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick said. “We are still required to ensure 35 square feet per person in classrooms, limit student cohort size and number of cohort participation for students and teachers, ensure face coverings are worn at all times, and keep daily …

Center Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier set the longevity record with the Tribe with 37 years of service. One other Mercier – Public Works Coordinator John – was honored for reaching his 31 st year of service to the Tribe. Tribal Council Chair Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked employees for all of their hard work. “I’m so pleased to see so many employees who came out to enjoy this Christmas party and employee recognition day,” she said. “I want to congratulate our employees for the longevity …

administrator, starting the Health & Wellness Department shortly after 1983’s Restoration. Rowe also touched briefly on COVID-19, but emphasized it was not going to be the primary focus of her presentation. So far, the clinic has vaccinated 23,000 Tribal and community members. “We are thrilled to be able to do that,” she said. “We’re also happy to be moving forward from that.” Starting in late summer, the clinic will have three new medical providers: Two internal medicine doctors and one nurse …

reported near milepost 24 on Highway 18 for a possible DUII. Due to a delay, the vehicle was not located. Suspicious vehicle reported near milepost 24 on Hebo Road. The occupant of the vehicle was contacted and advised to move along. Sunday, July 31 Theft reported in 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Fight reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Both involved parties were contacted and one subject was arrested. Traffic assist occurred for a disabled vehicle near milepost 27 on Highway …

by Kamiah Koch/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer Tribal employees gathered at the annual holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Spirit Mountain Casino to share a meal and celebrate 64 Tribal employees honored for a combined 897 years of service to the Grand Ronde Tribe during the fourth quarter of 2022. Health Services Operations Manager Tresa Mercier continues to set the longevity record with 38 years of service. One other Mercier – Public Works …