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-fil-A to build its seventh Oregon eatery at the site. The Federal Highway Administration transferred ownership of the 15.7-acre Chemawa Station property to the Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribes under the Indian Self-Determination Act in 2002. Ground was officially broken on the site in December 2019. Includes information from Keizer Times 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 Yesteryears - Sept 14, 2023 09.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears 2018 2018 – Tribal Council members, Tribal members and Tribal employees participated in a ceremony that blessed the future site of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls after receiving permission from the state to build the structure. Having a platform at the historic site in the Tribe’s ceded lands had been a goal since 1983’s Restoration, and was in negotiations with the state for two years. 2013 – Willamina …

began. “I received a call at 4 this morning from our security staff onsite, letting me know about the fire,” Webb said in an email. “When I arrived on site, Clackamas Fire District had already done a tremendous job setting up and trying to contain the fire. They are still actively working on suppressing the fire and have told me they will likely be doing that for the remainder of the day, and maybe into the next few days. After that, the Tribe will help support the fire district in any way we can …

for oceans and large rivers such as the Columbia. 2006 — The Tribe participated in a ceremony to celebrate the planting of more than 10,000 native trees and shrubs as part of the ongoing cleanup of the McCormick and Baxter Superfund site in Portland Harbor. “We want to let you know that this site is in the homeland of the Grand Ronde people,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. 2001 — The Tribe was putting together plans for a new 25,000-square-foot educational complex. Included …

Culture Tribal Elder Diane Linton Giffen walks on at 80 07.30.2012 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Diane Agnes Linton Giffen April 30, 1932-July 26, 2012 Tribal Elder Diane Agnes Linton Giffen, 80, a resident of Sheridan, passed away at home on Thursday, July 26, 2012. She was born April 30, 1932, in Oceanlake, Ore., the daughter of George L. "Dewey" Linton and Geraldine M. "Toots" Mercier Linton Martin. Diane grew up in Grand Ronde and graduated from Willamina Union High School in 1949. Edward W …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Ordinance amendments approved 10.27.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino Tribal Council approved amendments to the ordinance that governs how its nine members conduct themselves as a group and individually during the Wednesday, Oct. 26, Tribal Council meeting. The amendments incorporate portions of the Tribal Council Operating Procedures that are used currently. It also better defines council member roles as liaisons to Tribal …

Culture Walking On -- Nicholas Alan Blanchette 03.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Nicholas Alan Blanchette Nicholas Alan Blanchette July 26, 1994—March 5, 2019 On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Tribal member Nicholas Alan Blanchette, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 24. Nick was born on July 26, 1994, in Nederland, Texas. He entered the Marine Corps in 2012 and had plans of attaining an accounting degree. Nick is fondly remembered for his dry wit and larger-than-life personality. He …

Culture Walking On -- Roy Walter Zimbrick 12.02.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Roy Walter Zimbrick Roy Walter Zimbrick Dec. 19, 1933 – Nov. 26, 2019 Roy Walter Zimbrick was born Dec. 19, 1933, to Matt and Marie Zimbrick in Portland, Ore. He passed on Nov. 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Zimbrick of Grand Ronde; son, Grant Zimbrick and his wife Dorothy of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Dana Wilson of Grand Ronde; grandchildren, Chris (Maria), Emily (Charles), Anna (Jono), Lee (Amanda), Vince …

of Andy Riggs Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 1 on Gold Creek Access Road. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Police officer hold occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Felony assault arrest occurred in the 700 block of Northeast Fourth Place in Willamina. Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Criminal mischief reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt …

Culture Walking On -- Michael Thomas Michelle 01.11.2022 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Thomas Michelle March 22, 1954 – Dec. 26, 2021 Tribal Elder Michael Thomas Michelle walked on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family. He was the son of Tribal member Frank Michelle and Rosemary Underwood, both deceased. Michael is survived by his love of 40 years, Adeline “Bonzo” Winishut Michelle; sister, Carol Goodnow of Washington state; brother, Richard Michelle of Grand Ronde, Ore …