Hagen and Paradise fire updates
FIRE UPDATE: The Hagen Fire reached Highway 204 on Sunday, Aug. 9 near the Sprout Springs Ski Area, prompting the highway to remain closed for the foreseeable future to protect […]
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Wheat fire spreads to structures, vehicles in Mission
MISSION — A wheat fire destroyed two structures and several vehicles on Aug. 6, according to the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UFTD). Firefighters responded at 5:01 p.m. to Marsh Hawk […]
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CTUIR hosts virtual town hall for nuclear energy draft policy
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla County (CTUIR) hosted a virtual town hall on June 17 to take questions, comments and concerns regarding the CTUIR’s draft nuclear energy […]
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CTUIR grand marshals lead Pendleton Pride
PENDLETON — Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) members Ellen Taylor and Jacob Wallis led the city’s sixth Pride Parade through downtown Pendleton. The parade kicked off at […]
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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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Pendleton’s Quaempts highlights all-league, all-state honors
PENDLETON — Pendleton’s youth showed at times this season, but the Bucks softball team could always rely on senior Avery Quaempts for a big hit and a sense of calm […]
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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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CTUIR celebrates Treaty Day
MISSION — Participants with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) put the finishing touches on colorful parade entries outside the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department before the annual […]
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CTUIR Capital Improvements Committee is seeking input
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Capital Improvements Committee (CIC) invites CTUIR community members to provide feedback on future capital improvement projects. The committee has […]
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