MISSION — The Nixyáawii Neighborhood hosted its first block party on Oct. 8, bringing the community together to share food, enjoy conversation and build connections with their neighbors. The HomeBuilds Project, a product of Nixyáawii Community Financial Services (NCFS), hosted…
Read More MISSION — Community members had the opportunity to hear some lived experience and learn about the rising and falling trends regarding opioid use at the annual Tribal Opioid Summit hosted by the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (YTHC). On Oct. 22,…
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MISSION — Students at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) on Oct. 1 had their pick of a truckload of bicycles provided by Reborn Bikes, a nonprofit organization that encourages people to ride bikes safely. “The mission is to get as many…
Read More PENDLETON — The Pendleton Arts Commission (PAC) has welcomed a new member to its ranks. Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Jiselle Halfmoon was elected to the PAC on Sept. 22 in the Community Room at Pendleton…
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PENDLETON — More than 70 vendors filled the Pendleton Convention Center for Interwoven, an inaugural weekend-long event celebrating hand-crafted items, the cultures they come from and the makers responsible for their creation. The weekend’s itinerary boasted a marketplace at the…
Read More Repeated cleanup efforts have done little to stop dumping and vandalism, while soil testing reveals elevated lead concentrations. MISSION — Despite months of cleanup efforts at Johnley Pond, the pollution keeps returning. Each time crews clear the land of debris,…
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LA GRANDE — Weston-McEwen finished play at the 2A state tournament without a trophy after dropping a 25-20, 25-16, 20-25, 25-20 consolation loser-out match to St. Paul at La Grande High School. “So proud of these girls,” W-M coach Marie…
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EUGENE — Weston-McEwen’s Evelyn Hodgson turned in a time of 19 minutes, 8.5 seconds to place second at the 2A/1A state cross country championships Saturday morning at Lane Community College. A sophomore, Hodgson ran with winner Jael Legutki of Brandon…
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LA GRANDE — Fifth-ranked Weston-McEwen drew the short straw in the 2A state quarterfinals, matching up with 2025 1A state champion Crane, which held on for a 25-21, 25-21, 25-13 win Friday at La Grande High School to reach the semifinals.…
Read More Oregon Unofficial Election Results Governor Total votes: 1,289,936 U.S. Senate Total votes: 1,282,986 U.S. Representative — 2nd District Total votes: 253,942 State Representative — House District 57 Total votes: 15,604 State Representative — House District 58 Total votes: 25,303 Umatilla…
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