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casino per Tribe on Reservation land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 26, about the Siletz Tribe’s proposal to open a casino at the intersection of Interstate 5 and 99E on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Siletz Tribe already operates a casino in Lincoln City. Grand Ronde Tribal members and employees comprised 21 of the 28 people who testified during the hearing. Should Interior Secretary Deb Haaland eventually approve …

-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII. Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Nov. 26 Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance. Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash …

Tribal Government & News Reservation Act amendment to fix Thompson strip error signed into law 12.20.2023 Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Federal government , Reservation By Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals staff WASHINGTON – An amendment to the Grand Ronde Reservation Act that would fix a mistake incorporated into the act in 1994 was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on Tuesday, Dec. 26 …

Culture Army says Tribal member can grow his hair and wear eagle feathers during official ceremonies 07.13.2023 Danielle Harrison Federal government , Culture Army veteran Alan George (Seneca Nation), left, gifts Tribal member and U.S. Army Maj. Patrick Sorensen with an eagle feather for supporting the second annual Eagle Feather Gifting Ceremony held at the U.S. Military Academy West Point in New York on May 26. Sorensen was the officer-in-charge of the academy’s Native American Heritage …

artists internationally, has awarded Mercier a Collectors Art Prize recognition for his work. The prize is awarded to a handful of artists every two years. It is not open to applications; recipients are selected by a group of curators, museum directors and critics. In addition, Mercier will be honored during the Native Heritage Night at the Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. “My art is a reflection of where I come from and who …

in increased recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities for the entire community. We respectfully urge you to support this important legislation to strengthen Oregon’s forests, economy and community health.” Tribal officials met with Polk County Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst in February but the county commission had not yet submitted a letter of support as of Thursday, March 26. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

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 …

in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Wednesday, Dec. 26 Forgery reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 22. Vehicle was located in the area of milepost 24 on Southwest Hebo Road. Male subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with a reported burglary in progress in the 38000 block of Tenbush Lane …

arrested for public fighting. Assist outside agency in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 13 on Hebo Road. Officers assisted Oregon State Police on a vehicle crash investigation. Traffic assist occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A vehicle was stuck in a ditch. Warrant arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for a warrant and issued a citation for possession of methamphetamine …