PENDLETON — The Rivoli Theatre first opened its doors 105 years ago as Prohibition had just come into force, and last closed them in 1981 just as MTV launched its first music video. President Andrew Picken and the rest of…
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MISSION — The Nixyáawii Neighborhood hosted its first block party on Oct. 8, bringing the community together to share food, enjoy conversation and build connections with their neighbors. The HomeBuilds Project, a product of Nixyáawii Community Financial Services (NCFS), hosted…
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MISSION — Students at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) on Oct. 1 had their pick of a truckload of bicycles provided by Reborn Bikes, a nonprofit organization that encourages people to ride bikes safely. “The mission is to get as many…
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PENDLETON — The Pendleton Arts Commission (PAC) has welcomed a new member to its ranks. Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Jiselle Halfmoon was elected to the PAC on Sept. 22 in the Community Room at Pendleton…
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PENDLETON — More than 70 vendors filled the Pendleton Convention Center for Interwoven, an inaugural weekend-long event celebrating hand-crafted items, the cultures they come from and the makers responsible for their creation. The weekend’s itinerary boasted a marketplace at the…
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MISSION — Aaron Noisey is a shy, introverted person, but if there is a cause that is near and dear to him, he will lace up his sneakers and hit the pavement. “Suicide prevention runs, programs for schools — if…
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PENDLETON — Pendleton High School students got down and dirty during the school’s annual Mud Wars on Oct. 14 at the Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton. Marking its 31st anniversary, Mud Wars brought students together for a muddy showdown as…
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PENDLETON — Among the ruckus and fanfare of the Pendleton Round-Up, an intoxicating smell permeates Roy Raley Park, drawing rodeo visitors to a tent near the River Walk where Michelle Thompson, owner of MT’s Frybread, shows off her craft. Each…
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MISSION — Layered in piles on the tops of tables throughout the commons area at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS), coats, socks, shoes and backpacks lay in wait for students in need. On Sept. 28, NCS hosted a giveaway in collaboration…
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Photos by Yasser Marte and Beau Glynn PENDLETON — Traditional regalia and beautiful designs took center stage as contestants celebrated their heritage during the native american beauty contests. The two events, the Jr. American Indian Beauty Contest held Sept. 17…
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