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, and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Diane enjoyed cooking (especially desserts!), gardening, playing cards, bingo, camping, hunting and the peace of the countryside. She was happy in the company of her daughter, grandson and great-grandchildren. Diane also enjoyed spending time with her brothers and their families. She enjoyed any gathering that allowed her to visit with family, friends and to just have a good time. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie and her husband, Lyle Marrington; a grandson …

American Enlightenment Association will honor former Arena Director Craig Whitehead and Willamette University Native American alumni. For additional information, call Willamette's Office of Multicultural Affairs at 503-370-6265 or visit willamette.edu/dept/oma/events/powwow/ . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

station. Tribal Graphic Designer George Valdez created the salmon logo for the Coastal Connector. A more detailed and colorful Grand Ronde bus wrap, also created by Valdez, will be installed by next month and decorate one side of the bus. For more information, call 503-815-8283 or visit www.tillamookbus.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

to Salem in 1990 to begin a 24-year photojournalism career with the Statesman Journal , where he covered the Portland Trail Blazers, Division I college football, the Thurston High School mass shooting and then-Sen. Barack Obama’s visit. He left in 2014 to pursue freelance photography, shooting Oregon State University football and basketball games for The Associated Press. Gonzalez also had a photograph of a Woodburn farm worker featured in the book and nationwide traveling exhibition “Americanos …

. The scholarship is renewable up to five years and has an option to increase in award amount each year the recipient maintains all eligibility requirements. To learn more about the scholarship, contact Walker at 541-962-3588 or by e-mail at walkerss@eou.edu . To learn how to contribute to the fund, contact the Eastern Oregon University Foundation at 541-962-3740 or visit www.eou.edu/foundation/giving . Donations are tax deductible and may be public or anonymous. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

the oldest living member of the Tribe, Nora Kimsey. In addition to meeting with Tribal Council, the governor visited the Health & Wellness Clinic, the Tribal Library, Education Complex and made a surprise visit to Tribal Elder Hubert Mercier. 2002 – The eighth annual Government-to-Government Summit was held in Grand Ronde at Spirit Mountain Casino. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber made what many believed would be his final appearance at the summit. He spoke about Executive Order 96-30 that mandated state …

with family and friends. She also supported various charities in Lane County. Gloria had a wonderful sense of humor, a great laugh and was a very loving, generous and kind person, and her home was always open to everyone. She loved a good visit with family and friends. She is survived by her children, daughter Sandra and husband Samuel Combs of Woodburn, Ore., and their children, Andrea, Dannyelle, Sarah, Elizabeth, Elijah and Ethan, and daughter Danielle Sundahl and son Abel Lynch …

, and stories of his many years working construction with his brothers. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1 st Ave., Kennewick, Wash., and the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Kenneth Haller and Victor Cureton officiating. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union, Kennewick. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, visit the Sympathy Store at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com. Share On Facebook Share …

she met when they both participated in the Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay in late 1969. Contreras lived three months on the island, going back and forth to take care of her business. 2000 – The Tribe’s first attorney, Don Wharton, returned to Grand Ronde to visit with fellow Restoration figures Kathryn Harrison and Jackie Whisler. “It’s nice to know that people remember you from the days when you worked together and the work that you did together,” he said …

, Trevor; and spending time with his brother, John, by going on little trips to casinos. Robin had a real way of reaching people with his joking and loving personality. He is survived by his brothers, Skipper and John Norwest; sister, Jackie Brown; nieces, Amanda and Watonda Brown; and nephew, Trevor Norwest. A funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 27, in the Grand Ronde Tribal gym with a meal that followed at the Elders Activity Center. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com. Share …