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Dean Rhodes
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The Smoke Signals podcast is an independent publication of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde, OR.

  1. May 26

    Spirit Mountain Casino partners with WNBA's Portland Fire

    Spirit Mountain Casino CEO Camille Mercier and Marketing Director Eric Larsen discuss the casino's partnership with Portland's debut WNBA team on the latest Smoke Signals podcast.

  2. May 8

    Great Circle Recovery updates with Jennifer Worth

    Smoke Signals met with Great Circle Recovery Operations Director Jennifer Worth to discuss the latest updates on their new locations, mobile clinics and expanding services.  Contact info: Salem Clinic: 503-983-9900 Behavoiral Health: 503-983-9934 Main Street Recovery: 503-879-1501 Portland Clinic: 971-339-9240

  3. 12/30/2025

    Smoke Signals most popular stories from 2025

    Smoke Signals Social Media/Digital Journalist Kamiah Koch interviews Smoke Signals Editor Danielle Harrison and Smoke Signals Photojournalist/Assistant Editor Michelle Alaimo about the most popular stories from 2025. Together, they discuss the five most popular online stories, going viral on Reddit and their favorite photos from 2025.

  4. 10/16/2025

    Reflections from 30 years ago: Opening Spirit Mountain Casino

    Tribal members Tammy Cook, Bruce Thomas and Chris Leno were some of the many names found in the early Smoke Signals coverage of Spirit Mountain Casino. Thirty years later, Smoke Signals interviews them to reflect on what it took to open Spirit Mountain Casino on Oct. 17, 1995.

    Reflections from 30 years ago: Opening Spirit Mountain Casino

  5. 10/02/2025

    General Welfare Assistance payments explained

    Smoke Signals spoke with Finance Officer Chris Leno and Audit Manager Michael Langely to better understand the General Welfare Assistance payments.

  6. 08/08/2025

    2025 Tribal Council Candidate Interview: Valeria Atanacio

    This podcast interviews 2025 Tribal Council candidate Valeria Atanacio. As we do every year, Smoke Signals invited the Tribal Council candidates to speak on the Smoke Signals podcast. Looking for an answer to a specific question? Click through the “Chapters” tab on the Spreaker.com platform to find the answer. We ask the candidates about their work-life balance, special interests and their thoughts on the recent constitutional amendment vote. New to this year’s interview, three questions were dedicated to discussing their feelings about the Independent Tribal Press Ordinance (ITPO) and how they would vote if a proposal to repeal the ITPO was presented to the Tribal Council. *Disclaimer: Two candidates chose to direct their campaign efforts elsewhere and did not do an interview with Smoke Signals.

  7. 08/08/2025

    2025 Tribal Council Candidate Interview: Peter Grout

    This podcast interviews 2025 Tribal Council candidate Peter Grout As we do every year, Smoke Signals invited the Tribal Council candidates to speak on the Smoke Signals podcast. Looking for an answer to a specific question? Click through the “Chapters” tab on the Spreaker.com platform to find your answer. We ask the candidates about their work-life balance, special interests and their thoughts on the recent constitutional amendment vote. New to this year’s interview, three questions were dedicated to discussing their feelings about the Independent Tribal Press Ordinance (ITPO) and how they would vote if a proposal to repeal the ITPO was presented to the Tribal Council. *Disclaimer: Two candidates chose to direct their campaign efforts elsewhere and did not do an interview with Smoke Signals.

  8. 08/08/2025

    2025 Tribal Council Candidate Interview: Toby McClary

    This podcast interviews 2025 Tribal Council candidate Toby McClary. As we do every year, Smoke Signals invited the Tribal Council candidates to speak on the Smoke Signals podcast. Looking for an answer to a specific question? Click through the “Chapters” tab on the Spreaker.com platform to find your answer. We ask the candidates about their work-life balance, special interests and their thoughts on the recent constitutional amendment vote. New to this year’s interview, three questions were dedicated to discussing their feelings about the Independent Tribal Press Ordinance (ITPO) and how they would vote if a proposal to repeal the ITPO was presented to the Tribal Council. *Disclaimer: Two candidates chose to direct their campaign efforts elsewhere and did not do an interview with Smoke Signals.

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The Smoke Signals podcast is an independent publication of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde, OR.

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  • Creator
    Dean Rhodes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Dean Rhodes
  • Show Website
    Smoke Signals podcasts