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racetrack in Wood Village by a 68 percent to 32 percent margin. This year, voters rejected the idea 71 percent to 29 percent (1,146,612 to 471,320). Oregonians also defeated a constitutional amendment to allow private casinos in the state 72 percent to 28 percent (1,164,016 to 457,457). In 2010, the constitutional amendment measure did not qualify for the ballot. "This is a great win, not only for our Tribe and our future, but for Oregon," said Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. "I am proud …

contractor providing staffing and other professional services to the industry, got the ball rolling with a presentation at the Portland office. Portland Tribal office staffers Chris Garcia and Tribal member Jon George took it from there. Garcia is an Employment and Training specialist for the Tribe and George is a Vocational Rehabilitation specialist. "When we told Phebi about the program," said George, "she said, 'I think I can do that.' And that was all the information we needed." "It's been …

Jessup Jong, a South Korean native aspiring to study political science in college. He is the program lead this year. "It's work toward a cause I believe in," he said. "Increasing literacy in children." Jong works under faculty adviser John Glenski, who started this community program last year. "It's a real good thing both ways," said Glenski. "It's a chance for the students to be out in the community, and for the HeadStart students to get this encouragement to read at a young age." Of the three …

a rich history of honoring the trust relationship that we have with each of the nine federally recognized Tribes,” Williams said. “We have strived to build those strong relationships through annual consultations and getting involved in issues of importance to individual Tribes in both the criminal and civil arena. “I would note that as someone who has been involved in our government-to-government relationships for the past 16 years, every former U.S. Attorney that I have served under has made Indian …

. This will open it up a lot.” Tribal General Manager Dave Fullerton said there have been many attempts to remedy the smoke situation since achaf-hammi opened in 2010. “At the end of the day you are dealing with a design that is thousands of years old,” said Fullerton. “I think this is just part of a continued effort to make it more comfortable for people to be in there for longer periods of time. I think the venting will help out quite a bit.” Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said although …

with someone from Tri-Met who was struggling with the dilemma that several different groups wanted naming rights to the bridge. “That’s when I suggested a Tribal name be used,” she said. “Give it a name that honors the original people of the Portland basin. Name it for the people who make up today’s Grand Ronde Tribe.” 2009 – Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Janet Billey was one of numerous Native Americans featured in the new coffee-table photography book “Faces From the Land: Twenty Years of Powwow …

that two key factors -- whether the country is headed toward a recession and if President Donald Trump will be impeached – will likely influence how 2020 looks regarding the economy. “I’m going to try to give you some insight to how things stand today by looking at the market and other key aspects of the economy to answer those questions,” he said. Hoon said that there are concerns over recent dips in the manufacturing sector, but manufacturing only makes up 10 percent of the economy. Seventy …

in a different format,” she said. Child & Family Services Foster Care Coordinator Kevin Simmons performed a song to open the presentation, followed by Edwards giving a blessing in her Native language. “The purpose of this training is to understand the history of the local Tribes,” Edwards said. “I don’t know about how it is in Grand Ronde, but on our Reservation we have a lot of rotation in personnel. If people don’t understand the history, it is hard to connect with the people you are serving. … Grand …

being shuttered for almost six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildwood Hotel and adjoining restaurant are open for business, albeit with limited services for the time being. The hotel and restaurant were purchased by Grand Ronde Tribal member Matt Haller, 37, and his wife, April, who are also lifelong West Valley residents. “The previous owners (Meredith and Katie Kendall) made it possible for us to purchase this,” Haller says. “People have asked me why I would buy a restaurant during …

as years of precedent set by the now-defunct Portland Meadows racetrack, they needed to abide by it regardless. “We have our marching orders,” Chair Diego Conde said. “I don’t understand the DOJ opinion and cannot provide any legal advice although I am a lawyer, but we will do what we are told. There’s a high likelihood this matter doesn’t conclude here.” After receiving a letter from Oregon Tribal representatives objecting to the racing machines, Gov. Kate Brown told Oregon Racing Commission …