Pilot Rock’s Hailey Thieme (22) and Aubrey Corwin (23), and Echo’s Cam Estes (21) give chase after a loose ball during their game Jan. 27, 2026, in Pilot Rock. (Robert Rose/Contributed Photo)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ PILOT ROCK — No. 8 Echo remains unbeaten in the Old Oregon League standings at 6-0 after beating Pilot Rock 56-24 on Tuesday night. “We had to change up a lot tonight due to illness and injuries,” PR coach David Norton said. “Our girls stepped up and played hard.” Echo (17-2 overall), which has won…
Pilot Rock’s Sun Schimmel (right) drives past Echo defender Tyler Campbell (13) during their game Jan. 27, 2026, in Pilot Rock. (Lindsay Murdock/Contributed Photo)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ PILOT ROCK — Eighth-ranked Pilot Rock put together a 23-15 run in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 74-65 Old Oregon League win Tuesday over Echo. Pilot Rock (16-3 overall, 4-1 OOL) held a 15-12 lead in the first quarter, but the Cougars rallied to pull with 24-23 at the half. Each…
The Wildhorse Foundation donated $15,000 to the Pendleton Public Library on Dec. 2, 2025. Holding the check, from left, are Pendleton Public Library Director Jennifer Johnson, Wildhorse Foundation Administrator Ella Meyers and Assistant Library Director James Simpson. (Wildhorse Foundation/Contributed Photo)
By The CUJ MISSION — The Wildhorse Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving back and supporting programs that strengthen the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and neighboring communities. The Wildhorse Foundation, a community fund managed by the CTUIR in partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino (WRC), has now reached a significant milestone of 25 years of giving…
Pendleton’s Zane Emry dribbles past center court as Umatilla’s David Garcia presses on Jan. 26, 2026, at Warberg Court. (Kathy Aney/The CUJ)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ PENDLETON — After dropping its past two games to Umatilla, Pendleton used 22 points from Jubal Hoisington for a 72-65 nonleague win Monday at Warberg Court. “We had them down by 15 at half-time, then they went on a 10-point to open the third,” Pendleton coach Ron Murphy said. “We were able to stop…
Pendleton’s Chais Surber drives the key while playing Umatilla on Jan. 26, 2026, at Warberg Court. (Kathy Aney/The CUJ)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ PENDLETON — Umatilla had Pendleton on the ropes in the first quarter, but the Bucks righted the ship and sailed to a 57-43 nonleague win Monday at Warberg Court. “Umatilla came out and hit their first three shots and put us in a bit of a hole,” Pendleton coach Tim Foster said. “I really liked the…
Ten-time world champion jingle dress dancer Acosia Red Elk again judges women’s dance competitions at the third annual Two Cultures, One Community powwow, Feb. 27–28, 2026, and March 1 at the Pendleton Convention Center. (Wil Phinney/The CUJ)
By WIL PHINNEY | The CUJ PENDLETON — Acosia Red Elk, a 10-time world champion jingle dress dancer, will again serve as head women’s dance judge at the Two Cultures, One Community powwow, scheduled for Feb. 27–28 and March 1 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Red Elk said it is an honor to return to the role at what she…
From left to right, Pendleton’s Elizabeth Currin, Avery Pitner, Maryn Broker and Sophie Nelson won the 400 free relay at the Baker Invitational on Jan. 24, 2026, with a time of 4 minutes, 25.26 seconds. (Kathy Aney, The CUJ)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ BAKER CITY — The Pendleton boys and girls won team titles, and the Bucks won the combined title as well, at the Baker Invitational on Saturday at the Sam-O Swim Center. “The team swam quite well in Baker, especially considering we had some very tough practices last week,” Pendleton coach Tony Nelson said. “Everyone…
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By The CUJ Spokane, Wash. — A former employee of the Spokane Tribe of Indians was sentenced to one year and a day in prison for embezzling more than $100,000 from a Tribal program serving children in foster care, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Tawhnee Willow Colvin, of Davenport, Washington, on Jan. 21, was sentenced after a jury…
Heppner’s Caylan Proudfoot (3) drives to the basket as Weston-McEwen’s Jace Dunlap (15) defends during their game Jan. 24, 2026, in Athena. (Tara Proudfoot/Contributed Photo)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ ATHENA — Sophomore Gage Heideman had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead Heppner to a 75-30 Blue Mountain Conference win Saturday over Weston-McEwen. “My boys played well, considering sickness, absences and injuries,” W-M coach Becky Kane said. “We were a little short on numbers, but long on heart and never gave up.” Heppner…
Heppner’s Isa Payne (14) takes the ball to the basket as Weston-McEwen’s Reagan Pickard (10) tries to disrupt her shot Jan. 24, 2026, in Athena. (Tara Proudfoot/Contributed Photo)
By ANNIE FOWLER | The CUJ ATHENA — Facing a 32-29 deficit at the half, Weston-McEwen put together a 28-point second half to eke out a 57-53 Blue Maintain Conference win over Heppner on Saturday afternoon. “I’m really proud of how hard the girls played,” Heppner coach Rob Wilson said. “Weston is a tough place to play and our girls…
