Clean Air Task Force Executive Director Armond Cohen said on Nov. 6 that states, cities, utilities and businesses that have committed to net zero emissions will keep working toward those goals, driving record installations of wind and solar energy. CUJ | STOCK PHOTO
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions experts. When they list measures that are making the most…
By CHRIS AADLAND, The CUJ PORTLAND – A former Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD) officer has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison after admitting to possessing child pornography and repeatedly sexually abusing a child beginning in the 1990s. Cameron Jacob Sheoships, 57, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release on…
Pendleton’s Tugg McQuinn exults after a touchdown run during a state playoff game against Mazama on Nov. 8 at the Round-Up Grounds. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
Pendleton shuts out Mazama in first round By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Tugg McQuinn had four touchdowns and Pendleton had a strong opening-round showing with a 41-0 win over Mazama in the 4A state playoffs at the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds. “This is a big win for us,” Pendleton coach Erik Davis said. “This is our best team win…
Pendleton volleyball players (far side of net) greet Estacada players before their playoff game on Nov. 2, 2024, at Warberg Court. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
The No. 4 Bucks (19-5), who are in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2012, will open state play at 11 a.m. Nov. 8, against Stayton at North Bend High School. By ANNIE FOWLER, THE CUJ PENDLETON — After a tumultuous start to the season, Pendleton has done nothing but make memories every time out on the court. The…
Pendleton offensive lineman Landon VanPelt attempts to block La Grande’s Bekham Hibbert on Nov. 1, 2024, at the Round-Up Grounds. KATHY ANEY | THE CUJ
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON —Mason Strong scored four touchdowns, and Pendleton sewed up second place in the Greater Oregon League with a 39-35 victory over La Grande on Friday at the Round-Up Grounds. “A great team effort,” Pendleton coach Erik Davis said. “A piecemeal game we were able to pull off. It was a great team win. My…
1A/2A boys blast off of the start line of the SD3 District 3 district championships on Nov. 1, 2024, at Community Park in Pendleton.
In the girls 3A/2A/1A division, Lindsey Brown of Pine Eagle won the race with a time of 19:10.80, while Enterprise won the team title with 35 points. By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Nixyáawii sophomore Sun Schimmel and Weston-McEwen sophomore Arden Shaul each earned a trip to the 2A/1A state cross-country championships after finishing in the top seven Friday…
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This undated photo from a court document provided by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana shows golden eagle feet recovered by law enforcement officers from a Washington state man’s vehicle. U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA | COURTESY
By MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members. The government’s response has been two-pronged: A crackdown on rings illegally trafficking dead eagles coupled with a longstanding program that lawfully…
Native voters could be key to winning Arizona and some of the most contested swing states Nov. 5.
BY MEGAN JANETSKY and RODRIGO ABD, Associated Press DILKON, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Ashley’s red Toyota sends a plume of dust billowing along the sloping hills and boulders he traverses hours every week to pump water – the same roadway voters walk miles every four years to cast their ballots in presidential elections. Here on this forgotten swath of the…
