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says. “She has helped students that are credit deficient get back on track and graduate.” Willamina has three goals district-wide to improve graduation outcomes for all students. These are focusing on core academics such as math and reading, improving school culture by creating an atmosphere where students are cared for and want to attend class, and addressing equity concerns by defining what it means and how current policies and procedures have an effect. “Graduation is the most important goal …

channel with a variety of videos and also have partnered with Youth Empowerment and Prevention. Higher Education currently has 95 students in bachelor degree programs, 41 in graduate degree programs, 87 in community college programs, eight in non-credit classes, nine enrolled in GED programs, two in early college enrollment and 38 enrolled in Families Working with Education & Family Partnerships. There is virtual tutoring offered during the pandemic, and virtual events such as financial aid nights …

. In other action, Tribal Council: Added 24 more names to the Restoration Roll, bringing the total for the year to 70. Tribal Council added 204 names to the historically important roll in 2019 and 127 in 2020. The names are now forwarded to the Department of the Interior for approval; Approved a Tribal credit card for Jennifer Worth, new operations director for the medication-assisted treatment clinics in Portland and Salem; Approved the enrollment of an infant into the Tribe because he or she …

said. “Time will tell really how meaningful it is. Nonetheless, they made the time and deserve credit. “I think just by having the summit shows a marked improvement from the previous administration. This should be a standing tradition regardless of which party occupies the White House.” Mercier previously attended the White House Tribal Nations Summits held in 2014 and ’15. The summit provided the Biden administration and Tribal leaders from federally recognized Tribes to engage in ways the federal …

to see the Tribe go,” he said. “Kristen deserves all the credit for all the hard work she has done.” Svicarovich discussed the plan’s history, communication and outreach, 2022 accomplishments, 2023 themes and work plan, and next steps. “I’m excited to give the presentation today,” she said. “For those who aren’t familiar with it, this plan was adopted by Tribal Council in November 2022, and it represents three years of intense community work and outreach. … The (primary) question is, ‘What …

. Last summer, 28 students were selected for the Youth Internship program. Staff also participate in Monday morning meet-ups in Tribal housing; Higher Education currently has 78 students in bachelor degree programs, 46 in graduate degree programs, 91 in community college programs, 11 in non-credit classes, five enrolled in GED programs and five students in education/career coaching. The Tribe also had 93 students who received a state Tribal Student Grant to cover college tuition and other expenses …

for securing a “tremendous” amount of funding. “The grants team has made these conversations possible,” he said. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved annual agriculture permits for the 2024-25 season that are expected to generate $37,372 in revenue. Since the program began in 2009, it has resulted in more than $644,000 for the Tribe; Approved use of a Tribal credit card in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for Tribal Economic Development Director Michael Cully; Approved removing past Tribal Council …

to detail and pride our employees bring to their work every day,” she said. “Not only are we meeting casino industry standards—we are exceeding them. Moments like this remind me how fortunate I am to be part of such a dedicated and high-performing organization and Tribe.” Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board Chair Andy Jenness gave credit to the casino’s executive team and staff for their efforts. “Spirit Mountain Casino’s clean external audit for 2024, marking two consecutive years with zero findings …

that matter. “I started down at the preschool when I was 3,” says Larsen. “People were always cheering me on. I remember in the interview saying that I credit the education program out here for a lot of where I ended up.” Larsen, who graduated in June, began working for the Education Department she has been a part of most of her life as a lead tutor/adviser in Youth Education on Oct. 12. “I just happened to be on the interview panel and I was just very impressed,” says Education Department Manager …

of Fire Hall Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Sunday, Feb. 10 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 23 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a single-vehicle, non-injury crash in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a single-vehicle, non-injury crash in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Reported domestic disturbance in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Assist outside agency with a forgery …