Through the Lens: Pendleton’s biggest paw-ty of the summer
PENDLETON — Tails wagged and paws splashed at Doggie Dip Day, the biggest paw-ty of the pool season. Local pups had one last chance to cool off before summer ended […]
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Through the Lens: Hagen firefighters work to hold the line
TOLLGATE — The Hagen Fire has firefighters working deep in the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness near Tollgate, where crews are confronting active flames and hotspots. On Aug. 11, firefighters with […]
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In Focus: Old Emigrant Road Fire
Strong winds fueled the 1,424-acre Old Emigrant Fire near Mission, Oregon, on June 16, prompting evacuations and a coordinated response from nearly 100 firefighters, helicopters and air tankers. (Lee Gavin/The […]
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Through the Lens: Passing on the knowledge
MISSION — More than a dozen tribal youth gathered at the Mission Longhouse on June 1 to learn the traditional art of salmon processing. Dick Wolf kicked off the lesson […]
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In Focus: Pacific lamprey release
Pacific lampreys are released into Oregon’s Breitenbush River by tribal members and partners to restore declining populations and cultural harvest. (Lee Gavin/The CUJ)
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In Focus: Root Feast
Hundreds gather at Mission Longhouse for CTUIR’s 2026 Nixyáawii Root Feast honoring First Foods, tradition and community connection to the land. (Lee Gavin/The CUJ)
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In Focus: Latit Latit excursion
Families, elders and community members gathered March 14, 2026, in the rocky hills of Eastern Oregon for the annual Latit Latit (wild celery) harvest, a long-standing tradition of the Confederated […]
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Through the Lens: Two rhythms, one heart
Big drums and bagpipes set the tone for the Two Cultures One Community powwow The 2026 Two Cultures, One Community powwow contest winners Tiny Tot Boys Tiny Tot Girls Women […]
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