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Whitaker said the repairs involve patch paving to fix the potholes and replacing the “alligator” cracking – interconnected cracking of the asphalt – to help keep the road in shape for a few more years. Road repair work was originally set to begin in the second week of September and be completed by Sept. 30. Grand Ronde Road was last significantly reconstructed in 2009 and completed in 2010 for $4.8 million using a mix of Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service and Polk County funds. The two …

., on Friday, March 5, at noon until the time of the funeral services in the gym at 1 p.m. Gravesite services will immediately follow with a reception dinner at the Lighthouse Church. The family is asking everyone to please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Both the visitation and gravesite service are being offered intentionally for those who wish to say goodbye, but have COVID-19-related concerns. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

would be charged $441 for a 10-yard trash box rather than recycling if the containers continue to include trash and other contaminants. “Once the containers are clearly marked and signage is up, all contamination will be photographed and noted,” Green wrote. “My goal is that together we can clean up the recycling as opposed to stopping the service altogether.” According to whatbin.com, only clean plastic bottles and tubs four ounces or larger, metals, and mixed paper and cardboard should be placed …

and nephews. He is missed. There will be a memorial dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Lighthouse Church on Grand Ronde Road. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Willamette Veterans Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mount Scott Blvd., Happy Valley. His headstone will read, “Hayu Masi Uncle.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

for the National Park Service, Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III . To watch this video, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHENnP11HC0 or find it in the playlist “ Watchlist ” on the Smoke Signals YouTube channel . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

on Feb. 11 after leading the Gaming Commission since May 2008. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Health Service that will bring the Tribe $421,000 in federal funding to construct water and sanitary facilities for the second phase of building at the home ownership property located at the end of McPherson Road east of Grand Ronde Road. In addition, Tribal Council approved the Engineering and Planning Department applying for a $2.5 million …

a short break to rest and I hope that my next adventure provides more opportunity to be of service to my community.” According to the city website, Portland.gov, the Office of Equity and Human Rights “provides education and technical support to city staff and elected officials, leading to recognition and removal of systemic barriers to fair and just distribution of resources, access and opportunity, starting with issues of race and disability.” Watson has been a Portland community leader …

drums and hand-crafted woodwork. Reggie’s love, impact and inspiration will continue to bring warming light when the world feels dark and cold. Other passings Yvonne Rose Merrow July 12, 1953 – Aug. 4, 2023 Tribal Elder Yvonne Rose Merrow walked on Friday, Aug. 4, at the age of 70. Mountain Vista Chapel in Ely, Nevada, is assisting the family. Funeral service information was not available before presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

as a service provider, probably being an owner is no longer in our interest. “It’s made small returns, but not the kind of returns that from an economic development standpoint you’d look for. For many years, it was making a little bit of money, but it doesn’t meet the goals I would hope for for economic development.” *** According to the Oregon Corporation Division, Shasta Administrative Services registered to do business in the state on March 5, 2001, to provide “claims administrative services …

-sponsored a dinner at the Portland Hilton in honor of retired Rep. Elizabeth Furse. Furse and her husband were given blankets with the Tribe’s logo. Before she was elected to Congress, Furse advocated for the federal restoration of Oregon Tribes and served as Restoration Coordinator for Grand Ronde. 1994 – Community Health Representative Bonnie Martin-Tom won recognition with the National Association of Community Health Representatives for her commitment and service to the Tribe. During the National …