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Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Seventy-four years ago, veteran Herman “Junior” Hudson concluded his military service after serving in the Navy from 1942 until World War II ended in 1945. On Friday, April 19, the 94-year-old Tribal Elder was honored with a Quilt of Valor in the Governance Center Atrium in front of a large crowd of family, friends, fellow veterans and Tribal employees. He is one of a few Native American World War II veterans still living and most likely is the Grand Ronde Tribe’s …

Health & Education Corvallis School Board holds first reading to name school after Kathryn Harrison 08.12.2021 Dean Rhodes People , Education , Culture Kathryn Harrison By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Corvallis School Board was scheduled to hold a first reading on Thursday, Aug. 12, that will rename one of the district’s schools after Kathryn Harrison, a key figure in the Grand Ronde Tribe’s Restoration effort and a longtime Tribal Council member. Corvallis School District …

CORVALLIS -- The Corvallis School District will honor Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Kathryn Jones Harrison during a ceremony to be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14. Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School, 1825 N.W. 27 th St., was renamed for the 2021-22 school year and honors one of the most revered figures in the Grand Ronde Restoration effort and a Grand Ronde Tribal Council member for 17 years. Harrison, 98, is also the Tribe’s eldest Elder and lives in the Elk Lodge in the Adult Foster Care …

Tribal Government & News Female candidates make Tribal history: George, Tuomi and Harvey elected to Tribal Council 09.10.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Gender breakdown of elected candidates Since Restoration, Grand Ronde Tribal voters have elected the following combination of candidates based on gender: Two males, one female: 23 times Two females, one male: 10 times All men: 4 times All women: 1 time (this year) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor With only four candidates on the 2022 ballot …

, the department hired 58 new employees in 2024. The department’s tush lamatsin (Good Medicine) events have continued to increase in popularity, with approximately 4,600 participants. These include monthly food distributions with 6,750 boxes given out to the Tribal community. Lastly, Health & Wellness transitioned from Shasta Administrative Services to Forest County Potawatomi for its Skookum Tribal member healthcare. During her presentation, Rowe shared several other accomplishments of 2024, one …

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 …

block of Dragonfly Drive. Report of drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 18. The suspect vehicle was not located. Report of drugs found in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, March 12 Domestic disturbance reported in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. No crimes were reported. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 25 on Highway 18. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 …

of Main Street. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Officers assisted an outside agency on a crash near milepost 15 on Hebo Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Officers responded to a crash on Tyee Road and Raven Loop. Citizen contact occurred in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. A disturbance was reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. A driving complaint was reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious …

of milepost 26. Trespassing occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Sunday, June 9 A welfare check occurred in the area of A R Ford Road and Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted a motorist on Salmon River Highway near milepost 22. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted with a road hazard on the Highway 18 and 22 interchange. Officers assisted with traffic on Highway 18 and Old Wallace Bridge Road. Officers assisted an outside agency …

Health & Education Tribe, Willamina Elementary work together to launch StORytime initiative 10.30.2014 Dean Rhodes Education , State government WILLAMINA -- In the bleachers of Willamina Elementary School's gym, classes of kindergarteners, their teachers and parents, including a kindergarten class from the Grand Ronde Tribe, awaited the adult part of the Oregon StORytime campaign. "Research tells us that one of the best ways to help children learn new words and unlock their imagination …