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to Salem. In 2017, the Siletz Tribe proposed building a second casino at the 20-acre site off Interstate 5 and splitting the proceeds with the state of Oregon and eight other federally recognized Tribes in Oregon. The Grand Ronde Tribe objected to that proposal as well. The Salem market has become more important to Grand Ronde’s Spirit Mountain Casino following the Cowlitz Tribe opening Ilani Casino approximately 17 miles north of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area in April 2017. Should the long …

-fil-A to build its seventh Oregon eatery at the site. The Federal Highway Administration transferred ownership of the 15.7-acre Chemawa Station property to the Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribes under the Indian Self-Determination Act in 2002. Ground was officially broken on the site in December 2019. Includes information from Keizer Times Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Yesteryears - Sept 14, 2023 09.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears 2018 2018 – Tribal Council members, Tribal members and Tribal employees participated in a ceremony that blessed the future site of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls after receiving permission from the state to build the structure. Having a platform at the historic site in the Tribe’s ceded lands had been a goal since 1983’s Restoration, and was in negotiations with the state for two years. 2013 – Willamina …

for oceans and large rivers such as the Columbia. 2006 — The Tribe participated in a ceremony to celebrate the planting of more than 10,000 native trees and shrubs as part of the ongoing cleanup of the McCormick and Baxter Superfund site in Portland Harbor. “We want to let you know that this site is in the homeland of the Grand Ronde people,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. 2001 — The Tribe was putting together plans for a new 25,000-square-foot educational complex. Included …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Ordinance amendments approved 10.27.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino Tribal Council approved amendments to the ordinance that governs how its nine members conduct themselves as a group and individually during the Wednesday, Oct. 26, Tribal Council meeting. The amendments incorporate portions of the Tribal Council Operating Procedures that are used currently. It also better defines council member roles as liaisons to Tribal …

Culture Walking On -- Roy Walter Zimbrick 12.02.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Roy Walter Zimbrick Roy Walter Zimbrick Dec. 19, 1933 – Nov. 26, 2019 Roy Walter Zimbrick was born Dec. 19, 1933, to Matt and Marie Zimbrick in Portland, Ore. He passed on Nov. 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Zimbrick of Grand Ronde; son, Grant Zimbrick and his wife Dorothy of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Dana Wilson of Grand Ronde; grandchildren, Chris (Maria), Emily (Charles), Anna (Jono), Lee (Amanda), Vince …

of Andy Riggs Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 1 on Gold Creek Access Road. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Police officer hold occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Felony assault arrest occurred in the 700 block of Northeast Fourth Place in Willamina. Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Criminal mischief reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Aug. 29-Sept. 15 09.30.2021 Tribal Police Thursday, Aug. 26 Motorist assist performed in the area of Tyee and Grand Ronde roads. Abandoned vehicle found in the area of Hebo and Old Fort roads. Assist outside agency in the 100 block of Northwest Main Street in Willamina. Animal complaint received in the area of milepost 25 on Highway 18. DUII arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Aug. 27 DUII/recklessly endangering …

A. Kennedy thanked employees who attended the lunch. “It is such a good feeling to see our staff come together,” Kennedy said. “It is not often we are able to do this. It really gives me a good glimpse of just how many employees we have. … I know a lot of folks here have been burning the midnight oil, and I appreciate all of that work.” Achieving the 23-year mark in service were Social Services Department Manager Dana Ainam, Acting Human Resources Department Manager Daphney Colton, Asset Inventory …

Tribal Government & News 53 employees recognized for years of service to the Tribe 12.17.2020 Danielle Harrison Tribal employees Tribal General Manager David Fullerton announces the names of raffle winners during the virtual Years of Service Awards held on Wednesday, Dec. 16. (Smoke Signals screenshot by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer Fifty-three Tribal employees, all hired in the last quarter of their respective year, were honored for their combined 721 …