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, she was released. Ultimately, her multiple felonies were reduced to one and she served 31 days in jail, plus two years of probation. As part of the plea agreement, McNeel agreed to go to treatment upon her release. “I wanted to come to the Tribe to get help,” she says. “The turning point was sitting in my jail cell, being left with nothing but my thoughts and being forced to reflect on everything. I literally lost it all: My job, my kids and my freedom.” Sorrow turned to anger at herself for ever …

member. “As a youth who was Miss Grand Ronde, it felt like there was a lot of pressure on you,” Cherry said. “Being here with my fellow council members was such an honor, and to see so many faces in the crowd looking back at you, it is wonderful. … It’s been a very long two-plus years that felt like forever at times.” Powwow weekend began with the Veterans Royalty Pageant held Friday morning at the Governance Center. The results were announced by Tribal Council member Jon A. George …

casino gaming and at the time there was nothing like it in the state of Oregon. Most Tribes who had established casinos elsewhere hired professional gaming companies and paid them a large amount of money. The proposals we got were not very good so we made the decision to try to do it ourselves.” Thomas said that the group had the skills but not the business experience, plus most of them were in their 30s or younger. “We had to go and find someone to lend us $45 million so we could get …

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Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log - July 14-20 08.11.2022 Tribal Police Grand Ronde police station (Smoke Signals file photo) Thursday, July 14 Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Shot heard in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Blacktail Drive. Officers determined it was fireworks. Citizen contact occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, July 15 Assist outside …

with a cover request in the 47000 block of Hebo Road for a reported trespass. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A vehicle had a dead battery. Sunday, July 24 Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. An individual was allegedly selling fake jewelry. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 22. The drivers were involved in a fender bender and Oregon State …

Youth Empowerment & Prevention is hosting a Pajama Jam in the Tribal gym from 5-7 p.m. Youth and families are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their drums and rattles. Breakfast will be served for dinner. The first 125 youth will receive a hard copy of the "Little Acorn" and all will have a chance to win raffle prizes. 

. A memorial service will be held at Grand Ronde Tribal Plankhouse achaf-hammi at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Kimberly Sue LaBonte Dec. 26, 1967 – Nov. 1, 2024 Tribal Elder Kimberly Sue LaBonte passed on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 56. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham is assisting the family. A viewing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

Join Grand Ronde artist and new author Kitana Connelly for a transformative exploration of healing and self-discovery at the Creativity as Medicine Art Show and Book Release! This two-day event, supported by Confluence and the Native American Youth & Family Center’s Microenterprise Program, will showcase a unique blend of art and literature aimed at empowering Indigenous peoples and their peers on their journey of healing.

Register at https://www.confluenceproject.org/event.../workbookrelease/

Students collected 235 coats to be distributed to the surrounding community. Coats of all sizes available for those who need them.

If you or anyone you know needs a coat, please stop by the Chinuk Wawa Skul building behind Adult Education here on campus and take what you need. All are welcome! Any coats that are not picked up will be donated between the local coat closet, Warriors of Hope, and the thrift store in Willamina.