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. The Tribal flag now hangs next to the Oregon flag, U.S. flag and a POW/MIA flag near the scoreboard in the school’s gymnasium. 2010 — The Health & Wellness Center scheduled an open house to show off its $2.25 million renovation, which included an additional 4,000 square feet, a new metal roof and Native-themed flooring. The improvements included more space for the dental clinic, medical clinic, pharmacy, medical exam rooms, lab and radiology equipment. 2005 — The Tribe celebrated reaching …

enthusiasm,” said Rowe. “She was so passionate about wanting to work within a small community and she wanted to be a part of something bigger than her and that for me was the right fit. “The nurse practitioners that we brought on fit incredibly well to be part of the team. They are key. They are essential. The idea is to bring people in that are a good fit and that they are here for the right reasons – to be able to care for our membership, to really be part of the community and to be part …

. With the assistance of volunteers from the local Narcotics Anonymous group that meets at the church, Haller decided to have coffee, cookies and information available for anyone who needs it between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Tribal community building located at 24702 S.W. Grand Ronde Road. So far, the response hasn’t been huge, but Haller will keep the lights on and the building warm for anyone who may need it. “It is good for me to come down here and focus on projects …

to do since the beginning of the pandemic” Rowe said. “It feels good to finally be in that spot.” While Rowe was speaking, people who had received their first dose of the two-dose Moderna vaccine were returning to the Tribal gym to receive a booster. The first shots were given Feb. 3-4 to more than 1,600 people. Previously, she added, about a 1,000 second doses had already been given. “We’re really excited to get people to that next level and then the immunity that comes with it,” Rowe said …

-on style than the CEO title, which suggests a more formal 'corporate' style," Dugger says about the change in management style at the casino. "Spirit Mountain is a large business … in fact the largest in Polk County. We are a Tribal business enterprise so we retain some of the characteristics of a small business in the sense that we are very connected to the communities in the area where we operate and where our Tribal members and employees live and raise their families. "In my mind …

, no match was found for me in the national/international stem cell bank of 17 million donors. The problem is I am one-eighth Chinook and American Indians are very underrepresented in the stem cell bank, and I am going to change that. The doctor told me a part-Indian donor was needed, a person whose blood was a good match for mine. A person donating must be between 18 and 60. Anyone could determine if they are a match by having the inside of their mouth swabbed, simple as that. Then when a match …

welcome the assistance and I think this is one of the best programs you can have. If you don’t have good health, you can’t do much of anything. Good health is so important.” New grants will expand services Two 2023 grant awards will allow Community Health to expand its offerings. The first is a two-year, Indian Health Service dementia care grant. The Tribe has been awarded close to $200,000 so far. “We’re going to be hiring a new employee to oversee this and will be offering Elder workshops …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives 11 journalism awards for 2020 work 08.04.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals photojournalist Timothy J. Gonzalez received an honorable mention in the Best Photo of Native America category for his photos of Tribal members participating in a Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas, Ore., in 2020. By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Smoke Signals , the independent newspaper of the Grand Ronde Tribe, won 11 journalism awards for work …

to reflect on who I am. I don’t have the best track record in Grand Ronde with being 86’ed out of the casino and trespassed off the Reservation. We all know the saying “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” With my out date coming up, I look forward to coming home. Although I did not grow up in Grand Ronde, it’s been my home since June 2011. I enjoyed the work out there that was presented by TERO and the Temp Pool. I helped with the Food Bank and also wrestled steer down at the rodeo. Hopefully …

that would fund two firefighter/paramedic positions to staff the Willamina fire station and the purchase of a new ambulance. Measure 36-203 is asking voters to approve the levy that would cost $1.06 per $1,000 of assessed value. A person with a house valued at $150,000 would pay an estimated $160 a year. “The West Valley Fire Board of Directors determined that it is in the community’s best interest to provide funding to hire at least two additional firefighter/paramedics, purchase a replacement …