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…
Read More 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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MISSION — More than 160 Native American and First Nations golfers gathered at Wildhorse Golf Course for the 37th annual Cay-Uma-Wa Golf Tournament. The tournament, held Sept. 25-27, brought golfers from across the United States and Canada together to compete…
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ATHENA — In the tough Blue Mountain Conference, No. 8 Weston-McEwen moved into second place in the conference standings with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-14 win over fifth-ranked Irrigon. “We wanted to make sure we played aggressive both offensively and defensively…
Read More One year after Wesley Jones disappeared, questions remain unanswered MISSION — It has been a year since anyone last saw Wesley Dixon Jones. For his family and friends, Oct. 5, 2025, is a date that has never really passed. “I…
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