Pendleton sweeps Ontario in GOL district playoffs
PENDLETON — Garret Reinhart had 21 points to lead Pendleton to a 75-47 win over Ontario in the first round of the Greater Oregon League district tournament Tuesday at Warberg […]
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Diana Azure, center, practices a bear powwow dance, claws extended and wearing bear feet, on Jan. 14, 2026, at Culture Night in the Mission Longhouse. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)
Panthers edge Rockets in overtime
PILOT ROCK — Chet Workman drove the key and put the ball in the basket as time expired in overtime as Prairie City/Burnt River upset No. 10 Pilot Rock 79-78 […]
Nixyaawii moves into second round with win over I/A
ARLINGTON — Nixyaawii is not used to being the underdog, but as the No. 18 seed, it hit the road to play Ione/Arlington in the first round of the 1A […]
Pendleton distance runner will compete in cross country and track
PENDLETON — When Ben Welch signs an Eastern Oregon athlete to his program, he knows he will get someone with an honest work ethic. The longtime Eastern Oregon University coach […]
From the Chair’s Desk
Opinion | By Kat Brigham, Chair, CTUIR Board of Trustees I’m now about two months into serving as chair of the CTUIR Board of Trustees (BOT), and it’s been a […]
Bridging the gap
Sports have helped Nixyáawii’s Kirkie adjust to the new school MISSION — High school can be a tough transition for any student. Moving three states away from where you grew […]
CTUIR veterans logo, flag established as a symbol of service and identity
Opinion | By Derek Quaempts, Veterans Service Program Manager The CTUIR veterans logo and flag now displayed in the Nixyáawii Governance Center Board Chambers symbolize more than design — they […]
Pendleton has 5 qualify for state wrestling
LA GRANDE — Thiri Dahl and Gabby Kennedy each placed second to help Pendleton to a fourth-place finish at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 3 championships Saturday, and will lead a […]
Stanfield holds off Weston-McEwen for BMC district title
PENDLETON — It was a banner day for Kayla Monkus. The Stanfield junior eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her career, and the Tigers beat second-ranked Weston-McEwen 46-31 in the Blue […]
Union rallies to beat Nixyaawii for OOL district title
BAKER CITY — Nixyaawii had top-ranked Union on the ropes for three quarters, but the Bobcats rallied in the fourth quarter for a 65-60 victory in the Old Oregon League […]