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Culture Walking on: Dasha Burrow 09.12.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 …

, and Cowlitz Tribal Council member Suzanne Donaldson. (Photo courtesy of The Evergreen State College) Listen to "Podcast 106: Tribal Council Secretary Michael Cherry attends Tribal Elected Official Academy training" on Spreaker. RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – Grand Ronde Tribal Council Secretary Michael Cherry attended the second annual Elected Tribal Official Academy Training in February at ilani Casino Resort. Cherry was one 48 Tribal officials who participated in the training according to a press release …

criteria. “There are like two parallel things going forward right now,” Tribal Council Secretary Michael Langley said during an April 25 interview with Smoke Signal s. “There’s one with the issues within our (enrollment) files and the errors. There’s problems within our files around blood quantum. … But then you also have that we’re going to run out (of people). I think it is over 80 percent and maybe 90 percent now of our people that are enrolled are the last of their bloodline …

Tribal Government & News Hop to it: Early Easter means an early egg hunt 03.14.2016 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Events , Housing Easter comes early this year with the holiday being in March rather than April. And this year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, at the covered area in Tribal family housing. Housing Services Coordinator Deborah Kroeker said this is one Tribal event not to be late for. “It’s an incredible event,” said Kroeker. “It’s the one event …

Tribal Government & News Two of three Tribal Council incumbents to seek re-election 04.21.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council incumbents Denise Harvey and Kathleen George are in while Jack Giffen Jr. is out. Giffen, one of the Tribe’s longest-serving Tribal Council members, will not be seeking re-election during the 2022 campaign, ensuring at least one new member on the Tribe’s governing board. “I am not planning to run,” he said in an e-mail …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves Housing software contract 07.26.2023 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved a contract between the Tribal Housing Department and Yardi of Santa Barbara, California, during its Wednesday, July 26, meeting. Yardi is a property management software company with more than 30 North American offices. The Housing Department has worked with the company in the past, purchasing $25,000 of new …

Tribal Government & News Emergency Services extinguishes burn pile fire 06.26.2024 Nicole Montesano Emergency Services Department By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Emergency Services Department responded to a wildland fire on Solar Drive in Willamina on Tuesday, June 25, that spread to between one-quarter and a half acre of property. “There was no property loss due to the quick response of your Grand Ronde emergency services …

Culture Walking On: Grace Ellen Warren 01.31.2025 Walking On Grace Ellen Warren Feb. 26, 1939 – Jan. 19, 2025 Tribal Elder Grace Ellen Warren passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the age of 85. Hillside Chapel in Oregon City is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Walking On notices -- Oct. 15, 2012 10.12.2012 Ron Karten Walking On Candace Marie Diaz April 26, 1989 - Oct. 6, 2012 Candace Marie Diaz, 23, of Sheridan walked on Oct. 6, 2012. She was born April 26, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Manuel Lerma Diaz Jr. and Denna Maria Diaz. She was proud of being a good mother to her daughter, Jayde Diaz, and loved to sing and dance. She was an active and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is survived by her parents; daughter …