Firefighters contain 1,500-acre blaze
MISSION – A wildfire that burned about 1,500 acres on Tuesday afternoon along Old Emigrant Hill Road was under control as of Wednesday morning, with fire crews continuing containment, according […]
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Thornhollow Bridge back in service
MISSION — The Thornhollow Bridge is restored and open once again. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Umatilla County representatives held […]
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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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Burrowing Owl Wanaket project holds steady
HERMISTON — It is dark when the Wildlife Habitat team arrives at Wanaket Wildlife Area, well before sunrise, to begin setting traps for burrowing owls. The crew started at about […]
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CTUIR to host nuclear energy virtual town hall
MISSION — A virtual town hall will take place on June 17 to allow members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) the opportunity to voice their […]
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CTUIR considers lowering enrollment blood quantum
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is considering whether to lower its tribal enrollment blood quantum requirement from one-quarter to one-eighth. The CTUIR, made up […]
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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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