La Grande sweeps Pendleton in GOL district tournament
LA GRANDE — La Grande put together big second and fourth quarters to beat Pendleton 61-54 on Thursday in the semifinals of the Greater Oregon League district tournament. “It was […]
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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)
Pendleton advances six to semifinals
PORTLAND — Pendleton wrestling coach Trevor Hancock knew he had a special team this season. The Bucks sent 18 wrestlers to the 4A state tournament that started Thursday at Veteran […]
Rockets fall to Harper in state playoffs
HARPER — Harper used a 17-7 run in the second quarter for a little breathing room, then held on down the stretch for a 45-35 win over Pilot Rock in […]
‘Open Mic’ returns to General Council regular meeting agenda
Opinion | By Lindsey X. Watchman, chair of the CTUIR General Council ‘ee’ysni’n heetewit leeheyn oykalo (happy Valentine’s Day, everyone) from your General Council. Prayers this month for heightened compassion, […]
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 […]
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 […]