Wildbill Market opens in Mission
MISSION — A new market has opened, bringing fresh food, local products and tribal entrepreneurship together on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Wildbill Market officially opened its doors on June 16 […]
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NCS Class of 2026 turns their tassels
MISSION — Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) celebrated the Class of 2026, as 10 students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, marking the school’s 22nd graduating class. As the […]
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Txtáyma hosts first Market at the Park
MISSION — Vendors displayed their wares at the first Market at the Park on May 14 at the Txtáyma Food Truck Park. Food, jewelry and self-care products were on display […]
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Happy Canyon announces 2026 Appreciation Award winners
PENDLETON — The Happy Canyon Board of Directors recognized Aarone Hines, Wendy Sorey and Whitney Porter on May 26 at the annual Appreciation Awards in the Happy Canyon room at […]
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Umatilla language teacher receives Crystal Apple Award
MISSION — A Umatilla language teacher was among 34 educators honored at the Crystal Apple Award, recognizing excellence in education across Eastern Oregon. The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) hosted […]
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Flag Day ceremony honors Airman Serena Satterwhite
MISSION — It was a quiet, ceremonial changing of the flags. Outside the Nixyáawii Governance Center on the morning of May 20, Flag Day, the ceremony took place with no […]
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UTFD fire chief named to Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council
MISSION – Giving a voice to Oregon-based tribal fire agencies, Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD) Chief James Hall was recently appointed to the Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council. “I was […]
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Children release salmon at the annual Return to the River Festival
WALLA WALLA — Dozens of children crowded the riverbank, holding cups of tiny salmon as they waited for their turns to release the fish into the water during the annual […]
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NCS students receive funds for Yellowstone, learn about Treaty Hunting
MISSION — Six Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) students will have the opportunity to travel to Yellowstone National Park to camp and hike throughout West Yellowstone, visiting multiple geysers and springs […]
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Weston-McEwen’s Ward, Langford, is taking their game to the college level
ATHENA — For the past two years, Bre Ward and Lily Langford have been the backbone of the Weston-McEwen softball team. Ward has pitched all but one inning for the […]
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