Pendleton distance runner will compete in cross country and track
PENDLETON — When Ben Welch signs an Eastern Oregon athlete to his program, he knows he will get someone with an honest work ethic. The longtime Eastern Oregon University coach […]
Category: Features
Bridging the gap
Sports have helped Nixyáawii’s Kirkie adjust to the new school MISSION — High school can be a tough transition for any student. Moving three states away from where you grew […]
Local sisters explore Native heritage in new book
PENDLETON — From flowing ribbon skirts to buckskin dresses, three local sisters showcase the beauty and tradition of Plateau Native culture in their latest book. Sisters Katie Harris Murphy, Anna […]
CTUIR volunteers help feed families on the Umatilla Reservation
MISSION — Cold weather did not slow volunteers at the Tutuilla Food Sovereignty Center, where they packed hundreds of bags of fresh food, bringing comfort and nourishment to families across […]
Acosia Red Elk returns as head judge at TCOC powwow
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, […]
A homecoming for Upper Columbia River salmon
By PAUL MOLYNEAUX in News, West Coast & Pacific In early September 2025, for the first time in over 80 years, members of the Syilx Okanagan, Secwépemc, and Ktunaxa Nations […]
Dancing, drumming and community fill Mission Longhouse with life
MISSION — Within the communal space of the Mission Longhouse, each step carried meaning as children moved across the floor, learning variations of powwow dances that told stories older than […]
Bridging worlds through film and community
By Luna Reyna, ICT+ Underscore Native News SEATTLE – Like so many other parents and caregivers, Tracy Rector struggled to make ends meet while raising her two kids and working toward […]
Inspired by Generations Before, Healing Together for Those to Come
by Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News + ICT and Photos by Jarrette Werk, Underscore Native News Content Warning: This story discusses mental health challenges. Growing up across the state of […]
CTUIR General Election candidates Q&A
The CUJ invited all Board of Trustees and General Council candidates to respond to a written questionnaire about their priorities and goals. Candidates were given the opportunity to respond to […]