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condition and directs the Finance Department to provide an additional $200,000 to the Tribe’s small loan program to fund it through the end of 2022. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

of all fire and emergency medical response services in the West Valley is nearing completion after Tribal Council approved a new intergovernmental agreement with the West Valley Fire District that will see the Tribe operate the fire station in Willamina for the next five years. According to the agreement, the Tribe will staff and operate fire services in Willamina starting on Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. “Tribal Council believes it is in the best interest of the Tribe to enter …

to the entire 16-minute interview, visit www.opb.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. “Tribal Council met with the Elders Committee this morning and had a productive discussion about the need for Tribal Council to provide clear and consistent guidance to the committee on policies and expectations. We have received reports from Tribal Elders and staff, requiring further attention and we need to update applicable Tribal ordinances and committee bylaws and policies. As a result, it is in the best interest of the Tribe and its Elders for the committee to take a break from all official …

for a pursuit in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Polk County deputies arrested a female for DUII. Noise complaint received in the 120 block of Wind River Drive. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A male was arrested for multiple valid warrants and possession of LSD and meth. Sunday, Nov. 22 Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for DUII. Report of a hit-and-run in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

request in the area of Highway 18 and Harmony Road. A male was arrested for a valid warrant by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male driver did not have identification and was arrested for failure to carry and present identification. Domestic disturbance reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. It was determined that no crimes were committed. Report of a robbery in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway …

block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Monday, March 6 Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to obey a traffic control device. Officers determined the driver’s driving privileges were suspended at a criminal level and the driver was arrested. Officers received a driving complaint in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Officers received a driving complaint on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Officers were out of position and unable to locate …

. It is not impossible, so I say don’t give up.” Harrison said she believes a reason she is still on Earth is to continue to tell the story of her Tribe. “Our history needs to be told over and over, so it is told correctly and everyone will know,” she said. Thursday presentations focused on chinuk wawa and historic preservation, with breakout sessions about beading, traditional games, technology and repatriation. The morning TED-like sessions discussed schooling in the early days of Grand Ronde, mound sites, stone …

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 …

or two to process checks received from outside sources. This means I am at the mercy of the Tribe to issue a check, for less money, then wait until the school receives it, and wait even more until they do a check run. Normally, I receive my scholarship funds the first Friday of school, which would be Aug. 26. But since the school has not received anything from the Tribe, I will have to wait for an undetermined amount of time thus creating a significant hardship since I make payment arrangements …