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Culture Walking On -- Larry B. Risteen 07.15.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Larry B. Risteen July 12, 1953 - May 26, 2014 Tribal Elder Larry B. Risteen of Willamina and formerly of La Grande and Elgin walked on on May 26 at his residence after an extended illness. At Larry's request, services included only immediate family. Private burial was at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Larry was born July 12, 1953, in Salem to Robert M. Risteen and Gloria Engelson. He moved around a lot throughout …

Culture Walking On -- Darlene 'Tarz' Reeves 05.30.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Darlene ‘Tarz’ Reeves Oct. 24, 1939 – May 26, 2018 Tribal Elder Darlene “Tarz” Reeves (Riggs), 78, walked on in peace on May 26, 2018, in her hometown of Grand Ronde, Ore., in the presence of her two sons. She was born on Oct. 24, 1939. Darlene was a proud Native woman who descended from Solomon and Jenny Riggs. She joined the Navy when she was 18 and was stationed in Bainbridge, Maryland. Upon marrying her late …

Culture Walking On -- Dru Stromberg Jr. 11.04.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Dru William Stromberg Jr. April 14, 1993 – Oct. 26, 2016 Tribal member Dru William Stromberg Jr. walked on at this Tillamook home on Oct. 26, 2016. He was born to Dru William Stromberg Sr. and Tracy (Wright) on April 14, 1993, in Tillamook. Dru attended Tillamook schools and graduated from Tillamook High School where he was a wrestler. He met Katalina Pulido in March 2011 and they began dating. Dru became involved …

Culture Walking On -- Wilma Fenwick 03.20.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Wilma Fenwick Wilma Fenwick Jan. 15, 1929 – Feb. 26, 2019 Tribal spouse Wilma Louise Webster Fenwick, 90, a resident of Grand Ronde, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Klamath Falls. the daughter of Louis and Freda Holzhauser Webster. She grew up in Dorris, Calif. On June 29, 1949, she married Richard Earl Fenwick. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2000. Wilma and Richard maintained …

Culture Walking On -- Dorothy Lorraine Shortt 02.14.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Dorothy Lorraine Shortt Dorothy Lorraine Shortt Sept. 26, 1947 – Feb. 3, 2020 Tribal Elder Dorothy Lorraine Shortt suddenly walked on from the flu on Feb. 3, 2020, at Willamette Valley Hospital in McMinnville. She was born in Dallas, Ore., on Sept. 26, 1947, to Arlene Mary Surber (Holmes), and George Willis Surber. She was raised in Rose Lodge, Ore., and graduated from Taft High School in 1966. She worked …

on Thursday, Jan. 21. However, she added, priority still will be given to Tribal Elders 65 and older. According to the clinic, there are currently 13 active COVID-19 cases and 60 people have recovered from the virus as of Tuesday, Jan. 26. The clinic has conducted 1,659 coronavirus tests and recorded 58 positives for a 3.5 percent positivity rate. As of Tuesday, Jan. 26, the clinic has delivered 591 doses with 434 of those being given to Elders. Tribal health care workers and employees who have …

Tribal Government & News Six names being added to Veterans Memorial on May 26 05.13.2025 Danielle Harrison West Valley Veterans Memorial Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Six names, including that of Tribal member Justin Foster (Army), will be added to the West Valley Veterans Memorial during the Monday, May 26, ceremony being held on the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. The six pillars at the West Valley Veterans Memorial feature the names of Tribal and community …

Culture Walking On - Lance Ling, Corinne Kay Fugate 08.13.2025 Walking On Corinne Kay Fugate Lance Ling Sept. 30, 1974 – July 31, 2025 Tribal member Lance Ling passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 50. Simple Cremation in Las Vegas, Nevada is assisting the family. Funeral services details were not available by press time. Corinne Kay Fugate Sept. 25, 1964 – July 26, 2025 Corinne Kay Fugate was born Sept. 25, 1964, to Gloria June (Riggs) Fugate and Clyde Wilson Fugate. On July 26, 2025 …

Culture Walking on: David Anthony Harrison, Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow, Michael Harvey Leno 09.23.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service …

as providing a direct payback," said Project Manager and Tribal Engineer Jesse White. Solar tubes also were installed in each unit. Solar tubes are mounted on the roof and diffuse natural light into the home. "This additional project cost will be measured in reduced need for electric lights," White said. The state's Net Metering program allows the Tribe to send excess electricity back to Portland General Electric, the power company in the area, and receive credit for that electricity. Because …