The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., has been closed due to a bomb threat it and approximately 30 other museums across the Pacific Northwest received around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 5.

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute closed due to bomb threat

MISSION – The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., has been closed due to a bomb threat it and approximately 30 other museums across the Pacific Northwest received around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 5.  The Institute, along with other PNW museums, received the threat via email.  Sgt. Russell Holt of the Umatilla Tribal Police said the Institute was evacuated and closed…

Respiratory viruses on the rise, resolve to get vaccinated

PORTLAND — With the new year fast approaching, Oregon health officials are asking people to resolve in 2024 to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses that are on the rise in the state. Dr. Dean Sidelinger, health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA, said vaccination remains the best way for Oregonians to protect themselves against COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial…

Two Cultures One Community Committee Vice Chairman Fred Hill, left, and Chairman Pat Beard shake hands on Dec. 28 at the KUMA radio station in Pendleton. The two men were at the radio station to discuss the inaugural Two Cultures One Community Powwow set for Feb. 23-25 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Courtesy Photo

Two Cultures One Community powwow set for Feb. 23-25

PENDLETON – The Two Cultures One Community Committee and Nixyáawii Community Financial Services will host the inaugural Two Cultures One Community Powwow Feb. 23-25 at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. “The Two Cultures One Community Powwow is a large-scale competition designed to harmonize Native American cultural heritage and traditions with the cowboy culture deeply rooted in our regional history,” committee officials…

Tina Taniguchi prepares one of her family’s many salt beds by rubbing it with a smooth river rock in Hanapee, Hawaii. JESSIE WARDARSKI | AP PHOTO

Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition

By DEEPA BHARATH, Associated Press HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) – On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off an oblong depression in the ground. Thick brown hair peeked out from her coconut leaf hat. Splotches of mud stuck to her T- shirt and speckled her smiling face. Taniguchi smiles a lot when she’s…

Grand Entry DALLAS DICK | CUJ

Thank you from the Nixyáawii Winter Celebration Committee

The Nixyáawii Winter Celebration Committee would like to thank the following organizations and individuals who helped make the 2023 Winter Celebration a success: Donators/Sponsors: Pendleton Woolen Mills, Pendleton Round Up & Happy Canyon, CTUIR BOT, Wildhorse Casino, Cayuse Holdings, Wildhorse Foundation, Yellowhawk, CTUIR Language Program, St. Andrews Church, Thomas Morning Owl, Sam Spino Veteran Coordinator, Arrowhead Travel Plaza, Jeremy and…

NCS fight prompts development of new rules

By CHRIS AADLANDReporter MISSION – Nixyáawii Community School leaders are considering changes to its student cell phone policy after a recent fight – the first in the school’s five-year history, according to its principal – was sparked by cyber-bullying.  The mid-December incident, which was recorded and shared on social media, according to one parent whose child was involved, raised questions…