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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UTPD Names Mueller Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
MISSION – Citing his outstanding character, the Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD) named Officer Hans Mueller its Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. UTPD Patrol Sgt. Russell Holt said Mueller, […]
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Tamástslikt hosts 13th ArtWORKz Junior Art Show and Competition
MISSION — Student artists ages six to 18 filled the gallery walls and pedestals at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (Tamástslikt) with works in a variety of styles for the 13th ArtWORKz […]
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Grazing goats help manage weeds, lower wildfire risk in Mission
MISSION — A herd of horned heroes has returned to the Umatilla Indian Reservation, grazing the fields with their small hooves and bleating calls. Outside on a sunny afternoon, hundreds […]
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Yellowhawk hosts GONA at Nixyáawii to strengthen connections
MISSION — Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) hosted a Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) to foster intercommunity relationships and build trust among the students. NCS […]
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Cayuse funds help NCS students reach state event
MISSION — A group of three Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) students headed off to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Business Leadership State Conference, decked in new uniforms funded […]
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