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was returned to the owner. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Criminal trespass in the 48000 block of McPherson Road. Theft in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with an alarm in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Disorderly conduct in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Sept. 27 Assist outside agency with a child custody issue in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Assist outside agency in the 49000 block of McPherson Road. Assist outside agency with a warrant arrest in the 27000 …

Tribal Government & News Danielle Frost joins Smoke Signals staff 09.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Danielle Frost, a 19-year veteran of Pacific Northwest journalism, joined the staff of Smoke Signals on Tuesday, Sept. 26, as the staff writer. Frost hails from the Seattle area and graduated from Eastern Washington University with a journalism degree in 1998. She started her journalism career working for The Blue Mountain Eagle in John Day, Ore., where she covered the community of Prairie …

, the Chinook Indian Nation sued the federal government in the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. District Court for its right to re-apply as well as asking for funds guaranteed to the Tribe in 1970 that have never been paid. On Nov. 26, the Tribe asked Leighton to rule on the case. In a post on its Facebook page, the Tribe asked people to bring drums, prayers and voices to support the Tribe’s cause. “”It is extremely important that Judge Leighton sees that our case has support behind it and the decisions …

Culture Tribe's eldest Elder, Dorothy Greene, walks on 06.08.2020 Dean Rhodes People Tribal Elder Dorothy Greene celebrated her 100th birthday in the Tribal Community Center in September 2018. She walked on at the age of 101 on June 6, 2020. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe’s eldest Elder, Dorothy Lillian Greene, walked on on Saturday, June 6, at the age of 101. Greene was born on Sept. 26, 1918, to Alexander Gus LaBonte …

Health & Education Tribe records first community-connected positive COVID-19 test result 08.27.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This case is the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third …

Gaming Spirit Mountain Casino on pace for ‘record-breaking’ year 04.27.2021 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. reported to the membership that Spirit Mountain Casino is on track for a possible record-breaking year during the Tuesday, April 27, Legislative Action Committee hearing. Bobb also serves on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors, which met Monday, April 26. “The casino continues to do very well …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves 2024 budget 12.27.2023 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council held its final meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, Dec. 27, by handling items brought to it during its Tuesday, Dec. 19 and Tuesday, Dec. 26, Legislative Action Committee meetings. Council members approved the 2024 final budget, which included a 3.2 percent increase in spending from the 2023 budget. The 2024 draft budget was mailed …

. The purpose of the day was to promote colleges and careers for students after high school graduation. 1999 – For the first time ever, Grand Ronde’s basketball team made the national Indian tournament where they made a valiant effort against some tough competition. Melvin Brisbois, Richard Brisbois, Haa-nah Mike, Issack Kentta, Lenny Logan and Duane Manyhides played some tough games in the National Indian Athletic Association’s 26 th annual basketball championship in Salem, but did not bring home any …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Oct. 26-Nov. 6 11.13.2018 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Friday, Oct. 26 Assist outside agency with a reported domestic disturbance in the 29000 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 22 westbound on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious vehicle reported in the 28000 block of Grand Ronde Road. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 24 westbound on Southwest Hebo Road. Driving complaint received …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- June 25 - July 10 07.13.2017 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Sunday, June 25 Dog bite reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. A female juvenile was transported to the hospital. Drug complaint received in the area of Blacktail Drive. Traffic stop in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Operator was cited for driving while suspended and failure to return a suspended license. Monday, June 26 Agency assist for an unattended death …