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, Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier joined Tribal Council members Chris Mercier, Kathleen George, Denise Harvey, Jon A. George, Michael Langley and Jack Giffen Jr. in performing a blessing and cleansing ceremony at Spirit Mountain Casino on Tuesday, May 26. (Photo contributed by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) Three other Oregon Tribal casinos re-opened during the week of May 18-22: Coquille Indian Tribe’s Mill Casino in North Bend, Siletz …

Highway. Welfare check performed in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Emotionally disturbed person reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Criminal mischief reported in the 24600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Assist outside agency in the Willamina area. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

Tribal Government & News Memorial Day celebration honors both fallen and living warriors 05.28.2025 Nicole Montesano West Valley Veterans Memorial Tribal Elder and Marine Corps veteran Reyn Leno speaks during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on the Tribal campus Monday, May 26. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff Grand Ronde Tribal members honored the Tribe’s soldiers on Memorial Day with a ceremony at West Valley Veterans Memorial …

on Highway 18 near milepost 22. Officers assisted an outside agency with a prowler call at the 7000 block of Fire Hall Road. A warrant arrest occurred at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Wednesday, October 8 Officers assisted an outside agency with attempting to locate a vehicle. Trespassing was reported near Highway 18 and Grand Ronde Road. Trespassing was reported at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Thursday, October 9 Officers …

Tribal Government & News Tumwata Village property cleanup efforts continue 12.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Tumwata Village A worker with Elder Demolition uses an excavator to grab debris during stage two of demolition at Tumwata Village, the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City, in April 2022. The membership was updated on the cleanup efforts during a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, Nov. 28. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Environmental cleanup …

the election is still more than two months away, the Tribe needs to retain the flexibility on where to house the polling site. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a $609,927 settlement with Central Petro Inc. of Bend regarding environmental damage caused by a gasoline spill into the North Santiam River in December 2017. The Grand Ronde Tribe is one of the trustees regarding environmental damage to the river along with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife …

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 …

, Lincoln and Tillamook counties, staff members from the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Guard to sniff out major marijuana grows in the region. Owing to budget cutbacks in recent years, says Ogle, coordinator of the effort this year and for the last two, "We're only looking for big grows, from 2,500 to 5,000 plants or more, sometimes up to 10,000 plants. "We used to have a helicopter for each county, but now we're down to two helicopters for all four counties …

market in order to build up their numbers. They can’t sustain such losses, and TPAs often get the client back, seeking the personalized service, but there has been a dent in the TPA’s income in the meantime.” According to the website Datanyze, Shasta employs approximately 60 people with revenues of about $18.5 million annually, a $1.5 million increase since Smoke Signals last checked the site in November 2022. Also on a positive note, the website konaequity.com, which is a market intelligence …

Tribal Government & News Tribe begins second round of demolition work at Blue Heron site 04.14.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council The Tribe announced on Monday, April 4, that the second phase of demolition of buildings at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City had started. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor OREGON CITY – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde started the second round of demolition on Monday, April 4, at the former Blue …