CTUIR artist brings her vision to Happy Canyon
MISSION — For Nizhonia Toledo, painting the commemorative poster for the 110th anniversary of Happy Canyon is more than an artistic project. It was a way to honor her community […]
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NCFS hosts tour for HomeBuilds Project
MISSION — Nixyáawii Community Financial Services (NCFS) hosted tours for two of its first home build projects in the Nixáawii neighborhood on July 30. The project is courtesy of a […]
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The long road home for Columbia Basin salmon
MISSION — Along the Columbia River Basin, salmon have shaped tribal cultures for generations. But as fish runs decline, tribes are working to restore habitat, strengthen hatcheries and protect treaty […]
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Pendleton Center for the Arts hosts poet Beth Piatote
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Center for the Arts (PCA) brought poet and playwright Beth Piatote to its First Draft Writers series, a monthly event showcasing new and developing work from […]
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Community helps Sunridge tennis program flourish
PENDLETON — When Julie Murphy took over the Sunridge Middle School tennis program this spring, she already had a strong support group with assistant coach Katie Mueller and the North […]
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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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Tamástslikt Cultural Institute opens cradleboard exhibit from Mitchell collection
MISSION — Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (Tamástslikt) hosted a preview on June 4 of “Tíkaaš – The Precious Art of Cradleboards,” the first exhibit drawn from the Columbia Plateau Tribes portion […]
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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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