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and children from foreign countries to the United States. She made an impact that continues to last for many generations. She continued her advocacy with e-mail campaigns, most recently preventing the coal trains from traveling through the Columbia River corridor. Janis was an avid, devoted reader and learner. She studied political and religious philosophy, history and environmental justice. She read books beyond the average, but also loved Harry Potter and Dr. Seuss. Nothing was off limits …

. They, along with their challengers, were nominated during a General Council meeting held Sunday, June 28, in the Atrium of the Governance Center. Challengers Reyn Leno and Peter Grout, who both ran in 2019, also are looking to capture a seat on Tribal Council. Mercier was first elected to Tribal Council in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2017. He received the most votes in ’07 and ’10. He took one year off during that time to attend law school at Michigan State University …

Sunday, Dec. 14, the heat and humidity began to hit hard. Her walking partner had just left the race after 20 miles, so Blanchard was on her own for the remaining 6.2 miles, often the most challenging of any marathon due to exhaustion, cramping, dehydration and other issues. “I looked at the sky, it’s overcast, trying to be stormy and I said, ‘Veronica, I need the same weather I trained in at home for this event,’” she said. “I’m not kidding, it started pouring down rain those last six miles until …

, including a discussion of Native mascots, said Merrill. Sequoyah Executive Director Dan Littlefield, a lifelong member of the Native American Journalists Association, described Merrill, former Smoke Signals editor, as "an intense young man who is quite knowledgeable about current issues in Indian Country." The center has an all-Native board of directors, though most who attend its annual symposium are non-Native, Littlefield said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

President Ronald Reagan signed the Grand Ronde Restoration Act. The day has been called by current Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. "the most important day in Grand Ronde Tribal history." 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 Government & News Tribal fire crews battled 23 blazes across western United States 09.15.2014 Dean Rhodes Federal government , Tribal employees , Natural resources The Grand Ronde Reservation and most of western Oregon has so far this season been spared wildland fires, but across the Northwest many other areas have not been as lucky. This summer, 54 Tribal firefighters have been busy in three northwestern states - Oregon, Washington and California, specifically in the north - battling …

Turman of Spokane, Wash., June Olson of Happy Valley, Ore., Judith Meyer of Grand Ronde, Ore., and Joannie West of Chewelah, Wash.; brother, Wilbur West of Monmouth, Ore.; stepsons, Ron Wheeler of San Jose, Calif., Thomas Mitchell of Hubbard, Ore., and Roger Mitchell of Colorado; and most recently he was blessed with a great-grandson, Jase Steinspring. Wesley grew up in a large Tribal family and is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Wesley was preceded in death by his parents …

Tribal Government & News Most Reservation timberlands re-opening on Thursday, Aug. 27 08.26.2015 Dean Rhodes Natural Resources With the continued evening humidity recovery, forecasted lower temperatures and a chance of rain, Natural Resources staff has made the decision to reopen the access gates leading to the Reservation timberlands, in accordance with our Access Management Plan. The Reservation timberlands will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug 27, with the exception of Big Buck Campground …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Feb. 1, 2013 01.31.2013 Ron Karten Letters To the Tribal Council and people of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: It is a sad and joyous time in my life. I am retiring from the active ministry with the Episcopal Church. I am also getting married and relocating to central Arizona. My last day in Portland will be Feb. 12. I want you to know that our association and partnership has been the most wonderful time in my life and in my career …

Culture Walking On - Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr. 07.24.2013 Ron Karten Walking On Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr. Dec. 14, 1954 - July 8, 2013 Tribal Elder Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr., 58, a resident of Metaline Falls, Wash., walked on July 8, 2013, as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Idaho. He was born Dec. 14, 1954, in Tillamook, Ore. He lived most of his life in Colville, Wash., and since late 2007 resided in Metaline Falls where he owned and operated DC Auto & Sales …