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Grande Ronde would get 18K acres of Oregon national forest under bill — Janelle S. Bynum | ChamberLight
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 22, 2026
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A bill introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Andrea Salinas would place 18,626 acres of Siuslaw National Forest land into trust for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The land would generally remain open for public recreation.
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 22, 2026
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ALSO MENTIONED Cheryle A. Kennedy, Chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde commenting on the transfer
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ALSO MENTIONED Cheryle A. Kennedy, Chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde commenting on the transfer
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