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Tribal Government & News Tribe ends pursuit of second Oregon City property 11.19.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is no longer seeking to buy a second property at 19100 S. Highway 99E in Oregon City. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is no longer seeking to purchase a second property -- 1.5 acres along the Willamette River – in Oregon City. Tribal Council Chief of Staff …

. “During your tenure, the (committee) developed eight white papers addressing key policy issues and offering formal recommendations to HUD leadership,” he said. “These papers focused on topics including the impact of inflation on the Indian Housing Block Grant program, culturally specific housing counseling requirements, interagency challenges, the Build America, Buy America Act, Indian Community Development Block Grant rulemaking, equity in Native American housing funding, and construction …

for a pursuit in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Polk County deputies arrested a female for DUII. Noise complaint received in the 120 block of Wind River Drive. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A male was arrested for multiple valid warrants and possession of LSD and meth. Sunday, Nov. 22 Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for DUII. Report of a hit-and-run in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

request in the area of Highway 18 and Harmony Road. A male was arrested for a valid warrant by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male driver did not have identification and was arrested for failure to carry and present identification. Domestic disturbance reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. It was determined that no crimes were committed. Report of a robbery in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway …

block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Monday, March 6 Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to obey a traffic control device. Officers determined the driver’s driving privileges were suspended at a criminal level and the driver was arrested. Officers received a driving complaint in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Officers received a driving complaint on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Officers were out of position and unable to locate …

market. The Tribe currently offers low-income housing, market-rate rental units and Elder housing. The home ownership piece will fill that void where a person can buy their own house and move out of a rental, which also creates room for other renters. According to the 2020 Housing Department annual report, it operates 61 low-income Elder units, 100 rental housing low-income units and 36 market-rate units. Before the Housing Department began actively pursuing home ownership, a survey was sent out …

or two to process checks received from outside sources. This means I am at the mercy of the Tribe to issue a check, for less money, then wait until the school receives it, and wait even more until they do a check run. Normally, I receive my scholarship funds the first Friday of school, which would be Aug. 26. But since the school has not received anything from the Tribe, I will have to wait for an undetermined amount of time thus creating a significant hardship since I make payment arrangements …

water is safe to drink again. On the Tribal campus, the boil water order prompted the Tribal Executive Office to purchase bottled water for employee consumption. Bottled water was distributed in the Governance Center, Health & Wellness Clinic, Education Building, Tribal Housing Authority, Social Services and Natural Resources. In addition, said Public Works Director John Mercier, the Tribe contacted Sierra Springs and on Thursday, Jan. 26, 12 water dispensers were located in all Tribal buildings …

-reservation gaming in Oregon is off the table," Martin said. "We understand the need for the Port of Cascade Locks to look at all their economic development options." Martin said he was pleased that the Warm Springs Tribe has moved on to other options besides an off-reservation casino in Cascade Locks. The eastern Oregon Tribe recently moved its gaming facility to reservation land adjoining Highway 26, making it more accessible to travelers. "It's been extremely frustrating trying to get a decision …

Culture The graduate: Steve Bobb Sr. receives his high school diploma at age 69 05.26.2018 Dean Rhodes People , Education , Events Smoke Signals staff report WILLAMINA -- Tribal Elder Steve Bobb Sr., 69, finally received a Willamina High School diploma on Saturday, May 26, during its Class of 2018 graduation ceremony. Bobb was on track to graduate 51 years ago with the Class of 1967. However, he dropped out three months shy of earning his diploma after he and two friends were suspended …