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, “the family interactions, the smiles, the laughter, the smells,” bring back those childhood years of helping out. Two years ago, he said, “my cousin presented their food truck to us, and was like, ‘Hey, do you want to buy it?’” They thought it through, Quenelle said, and “it was something we didn’t have to think long and hard about. It was a direction we knew we wanted.” The Quenelles’ grown children, who range in age from 19 to 26, sometimes work in the truck as well, along with nieces and nephews …

arriving, Hale has sharpened up the merchandising at the store, from the gas pumps to parking stripes to signage. Gone with the restaurant is the restaurant signage on the east outside wall of the building. It has been replaced with another sign advertising the current price of diesel fuel. "You can see that sign a mile-and-a-half down the road," said Hale. "That's what we're trying to do. Clean up the appearance, and provide the best service you can buy. We're keeping the pumps' appearance …

Administrative Service’s stock. The Tribe partnered with Hawaii-Western Management Group in November 2012 to buy the Redmond-based third-party health care administrator. Adopted a per capita payment date of Sept. 15 for the next gaming revenue distribution to the membership. Also included in the July 26 Tribal Council packet was an authorization to proceed to submit the Chinuk Wawa phrase “ɫush pus chaku” to the University of Oregon for use on its newest dorm on campus. The phrase means “It’s good to, or you …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde chairwoman included in Biden’s brief visit 04.28.2022 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council , Federal government By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy joined other state and congressional leaders at a brief visit by President Joe Biden on Thursday, April 21. “The president was very congenial,” Kennedy said. “He gave me a hug and was very nice. I welcomed him to our homelands and he …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives two NAJA awards; named best digital publication 07.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for her multimedia coverage of Tribal member Steph Littlebird designing the artwork for Deschutes Brewery's seasonal beer release in the 2022 National Native Media Awards announced on Tuesday, July 19, by the Native American Journalists Association. Smoke Signals …

” and “StoryMap: Indigenous Naming of Creeks on Marys Peak.” The first three presentations were held on Oct. 14, 22 and 26, and the fourth one will occur at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. All videos will be available to view for three months at www.grandronde.org/history-and-culture-summit/ . To register for the Nov. 18 Zoom event, visit www.grandronde.org/events/hcsummit-10222020/ and scroll to the link at the bottom of the page, “Complete Agenda: History and Culture Virtual Summit.” The History …

Council meeting, which will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Monarch Hotel & Convention Center, 12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas. It will feature a report on the Community Development Plan. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

through personal connections or happenstance. They share a reverence for wood – not just as a material, but as an enchanting remnant of life, place and histories.” Chinook carving traditions were nearly lost, but Mercier is among a handful of artists who have painstakingly taught themselves the style by studying the few surviving pieces. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the Arts Council, 380 A Avenue, Suite A, in Lake Oswego. For more information, visit …

Culture Walking On - Lance Ling, Corinne Kay Fugate 08.13.2025 Walking On Corinne Kay Fugate Lance Ling Sept. 30, 1974 – July 31, 2025 Tribal member Lance Ling passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 50. Simple Cremation in Las Vegas, Nevada is assisting the family. Funeral services details were not available by press time. Corinne Kay Fugate Sept. 25, 1964 – July 26, 2025 Corinne Kay Fugate was born Sept. 25, 1964, to Gloria June (Riggs) Fugate and Clyde Wilson Fugate. On July 26, 2025 …

brought the program to Yamhill County in 2007 when he worked for the Sheriff's Office, now has brought it to Grand Ronde. "It's just one of the best programs around for finding persons who wander," Wellborn said. "Nationwide, since 1999 (first year for Project Lifesaver), the program has logged over 2,800 searches and all have been successful." The genesis for the local program came in Yamhill, where "a little boy went lost," said Wellborn. "He was autistic. Luckily, we found him. He …