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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council announces pursuit of Blue Heron mill site in Oregon City 06.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Economic development The Blue Heron paper mill site in Oregon City. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe is attempting to purchase two pieces of property in Clackamas County along the Willamette River, including the 23-acre Blue Heron paper mill site, Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle …

announced it has suspended live streaming of meetings on the Tribal Web site. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno read a statement regarding the decision. "Tribal Council decided to begin live streaming in order to provide timely access to the Tribal membership about Tribal Council business," Leno said. "Concerns about broadcasts going to an audience beyond the membership have prompted Tribal Council to halt live streaming at this time. The council has a fiduciary obligation to protect Tribal assets …

Tribal Government & News Clackamas Fire confirms tumwata village blaze was accidental 02.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Tumwata Village Gordon Bray of Oregon City takes photos of a blaze at the Tribe’s tumwata village property, the former Blue Heron Paper Mill, from the McLoughlin Promenade in Oregon City on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY -- The Clackamas Fire District announced Wednesday, Feb. 26, that it has determined …

a resolution at its Wednesday, Aug. 26, meeting to approve the land acquisition. The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to transfer the land to the Grand Ronde Tribe on Sept. 2. The Tribe accepted the land donation and then entered into a lease of the property with the Pioneer Museum Foundation, similar to the Tillamook County agreement, and also resolved to maintain public pedestrian access to the shore lands. The Tribe also is looking at the land as a site for possible cultural events …

Administrative Service’s stock. The Tribe partnered with Hawaii-Western Management Group in November 2012 to buy the Redmond-based third-party health care administrator. Adopted a per capita payment date of Sept. 15 for the next gaming revenue distribution to the membership. Also included in the July 26 Tribal Council packet was an authorization to proceed to submit the Chinuk Wawa phrase “ɫush pus chaku” to the University of Oregon for use on its newest dorm on campus. The phrase means “It’s good to, or you …

Culture Walking On -- Michael T. Bolton 05.18.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael T. Bolton Sept. 26, 1967 – May 15, 2017 Michael Bolton was born on Sept. 26, 1967, to Marcia Rife and Edward Bolton Sr. in Salem, Ore. He was one of five children. Growing up with many siblings, Michael knew the importance of taking care of his family. He passed these values on to his own five children, each one of whom he loved dearly. Michael married the love of his life, Faith Helene Bolton, on May 10, 2002 …

. Assist outside agency in the 55700 block of Hebo Road. Trespass reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Warrant arrest occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Traffic crash reported in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Saturday, July 10 Disturbance reported in the area of Tilixam Circle and Raven Loop. Suspicious vehicle reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Fraud reported in the 27100 block …

Culture Tribe celebrating 10th birthday of achaf-hammi on Oct. 26 10.21.2019 Dean Rhodes Events The 10th birthday of achaf-hammi will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) The Tribe’s plankhouse, achaf-hammi, will be celebrated for its 10 th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 26. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with a meal to be served at 5:30. achaf-hammi, which is adjacent to Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road, saw a substantial amount of its building completed in 2009 …

Tribal Government & News Employee Breakfast honors 784 Years of Service 10.14.2014 Ron Karten Tribal employees The Tribe's Human Resources Department honored 65 employees who have a combined 784 years of service, including the first-ever 30-year Tribal employee, during an Employee Breakfast held Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Tribal gym. Health & Wellness Business Office Manager Tresa Mercier reached the 30-year mark in October. Her employment as a Health Program clerk with the Tribe on Oct. 16 …

Culture World War II veteran Herman Hudson walks on 05.26.2021 Dean Rhodes Walking On Herman K. Hudson By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Herman K. Hudson, the Tribe’s last living World War II veteran and eldest male Elder at 96 years of age, walked on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Hudson was born in Grand Ronde on Jan. 4, 1925, the son of Herman A. and Ella Hudson. He lived for many years at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, where his father worked as a bus and truck driver. However, Chemawa …