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Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson and GED Coordinator Tracy Biery, who attained 30 years apiece. In the quarter-century or more club were Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 26 years, Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 27 years and Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 28 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley and Chinuk Immersion Preschool Teacher Jeff Mercier notched 29 years. Achieving 20 or more years …

the departments of the Treasury and Interior in CARES Act funding, including $11 million to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, almost $26 million to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and about $39 million to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. The $2.2 trillion CARES Act was passed by Congress in March and Oregon Tribes initially received a combined $152.7 million in funding, according to a Harvard study that used Treasury’s publicly …

Culture Reibach releases 26th album 'Earth Tribe' 03.04.2021 Dean Rhodes People By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach recorded his 26 th album “Earth Tribe” in January, finally attaining a goal that he started pursuing on his previous release “Beautiful.” “After a long and beautiful journey with the Native American flute, this music is my tribute to the art of the solo flute,” he says in promotional material for “Earth Tribe.” “These songs all share …

in the area of Andy Riggs and Fire Hall roads. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Hit-and-run occurred in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. The driver was arrested. Methamphetamine arrest in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male was observed carrying about 17 grams of meth on his person while seated in a vehicle. Suspicious activity reported in the 48700 block of Dragonfly Drive. Tuesday, April 6 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 8 …

speaker was retired Army Col. Larry Brown, with American Legion Post 21 of McMinnville. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was shot down nine times. Brown was awarded three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Purple Hearts. Brown read a poem, “The Brotherhood,” by an unknown author. Afterward, he recognized Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson, who walked on Wednesday, May 26, at 96 years old. He joined the Navy in 1942 during his junior year of high …

Tribal Government & News Police Log -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 12.14.2021 Tribal Police , Public safety Thursday, Nov. 25 Responded to an assault at the 28400 block of McPherson Road. Domestic disturbance reported in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Friday, Nov. 26 Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. 911 hang-up call reported …

casino per Tribe on Reservation land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 26, about the Siletz Tribe’s proposal to open a casino at the intersection of Interstate 5 and 99E on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Siletz Tribe already operates a casino in Lincoln City. Grand Ronde Tribal members and employees comprised 21 of the 28 people who testified during the hearing. Should Interior Secretary Deb Haaland eventually approve …

-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII. Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Nov. 26 Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance. Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash …

Tribal Government & News Reservation Act amendment to fix Thompson strip error signed into law 12.20.2023 Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Federal government , Reservation By Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals staff WASHINGTON – An amendment to the Grand Ronde Reservation Act that would fix a mistake incorporated into the act in 1994 was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on Tuesday, Dec. 26 …