A partnership between the CTUIR and Cairnspring Mills aims to create jobs, support local farmers and strengthen the local economy. MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and Cairnspring Mills celebrated the opening of Blue Mountain…
Read More PENDLETON — Pendleton High School students got down and dirty during the school’s annual Mud Wars on Oct. 14 at the Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton. Marking its 31st anniversary, Mud Wars brought students together for a muddy showdown as…
Read More JOHN DAY — Weston-McEwen kept its hold on second place in the Blue Mountain Conference with a 25-15, 25-12, 25-19 road win Tuesday over Grant Union. “We served well and blocked very well with a combined 17 aces and 10 blocks,”…
Read More PENDLETON — Among the ruckus and fanfare of the Pendleton Round-Up, an intoxicating smell permeates Roy Raley Park, drawing rodeo visitors to a tent near the River Walk where Michelle Thompson, owner of MT’s Frybread, shows off her craft. Each…
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MISSION — Layered in piles on the tops of tables throughout the commons area at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS), coats, socks, shoes and backpacks lay in wait for students in need. On Sept. 28, NCS hosted a giveaway in collaboration…
Read More ONTARIO — Kyrael Davis ran for 164 yards and four touchdowns to help Pendleton to a 59-26 Greater Oregon League win Friday over Ontario. “It was a much-need win for the program,” Pendleton coach Erik Davis said. “We have been…
Read More MISSION — Patty Perry was hired by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) in 2007 in the associate planner position. Nearly 20 years later, she has announced her departure from her position as the Planning Director. “I…
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HEPPNER — Nixyaawii’s Sun Schimmel ran a 17:4.70 to place second at the Mustang Invite on Thursday afternoon at Thompson Ranch. Luke Sorenson of The Dalles won the race with a time of 17:02.50, leading the Riverhawks to the team…
Read More MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) hosted more than 600 elders from various tribes for food, fun and fellowship at its annual Elders Honor Day Luncheon on Sept. 11 at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino…
Read More PENDLETON – To improve educational opportunities for Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) members, Portland State University (PSU) and the CTUIR signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sept. 16 outside Round-Up Stadium. In the Tipi Village near…
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