Happy Canyon announces 2026 Appreciation Award winners
PENDLETON — The Happy Canyon Board of Directors recognized Aarone Hines, Wendy Sorey and Whitney Porter on May 26 at the annual Appreciation Awards in the Happy Canyon room at […]
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Umatilla language teacher receives Crystal Apple Award
MISSION — A Umatilla language teacher was among 34 educators honored at the Crystal Apple Award, recognizing excellence in education across Eastern Oregon. The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) hosted […]
Read More Flag Day ceremony honors Airman Serena Satterwhite
MISSION — It was a quiet, ceremonial changing of the flags. Outside the Nixyáawii Governance Center on the morning of May 20, Flag Day, the ceremony took place with no […]
Read More Highlights from the State Track & Field Championships
Parsons powers TigerScots to 2A team title EUGENE — Weston-McEwen senior Wyatt Parsons is not a man who likes to lose. That much was evident Friday on the final day […]
Read More CTUIR community gathers for MMIP month
MISSION — Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) gathered to recognize the month of May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples’ Month (MMIP). On May […]
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UTFD fire chief named to Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council
MISSION – Giving a voice to Oregon-based tribal fire agencies, Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD) Chief James Hall was recently appointed to the Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council. “I was […]
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Through the Lens: Passing on the knowledge
MISSION — More than a dozen tribal youth gathered at the Mission Longhouse on June 1 to learn the traditional art of salmon processing. Dick Wolf kicked off the lesson […]
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Firefighters contain 1,500-acre blaze
MISSION – A wildfire that burned about 1,500 acres on Tuesday afternoon along Old Emigrant Hill Road was under control as of Wednesday morning, with fire crews continuing containment, according […]
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Thornhollow Bridge back in service
MISSION — The Thornhollow Bridge is restored and open once again. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Umatilla County representatives held […]
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Children release salmon at the annual Return to the River Festival
WALLA WALLA — Dozens of children crowded the riverbank, holding cups of tiny salmon as they waited for their turns to release the fish into the water during the annual […]
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