MISSION — Months after being ordered to remove illegally dumped waste from tribal trust land, homeowner George Diggins has exceeded his cleanup deadline with little progress, according to Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation officials. Diggins, 77, was cited…
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ECHO — After eight road matches, Echo finally played on its own court, beating Nixyáawii 25-5, 25-7, 25-12 on Wednesday in the Old Oregon League opener for both teams. “I am very proud of how these girls have been playing,”…
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MISSION — A previous passive opposition to nuclear development within the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) ceded lands has been updated to a proactive strategic engagement. On Aug. 17, the Board of Trustees (BOT) approved Resolution 2026-047,…
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PENDLETON — Pendleton picked up its first win of the season with a 2-1 victory Tuesday over neighboring Umatilla. “I am extremely proud of our boys and their dedication to improving every single day,” Pendleton coach Kade Clark said. “We…
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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 and traditions that shaped her life. The 22-year-old Confederated Tribes…
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MISSION — As part of a 110-year-old tradition, MyaLyn Mills and Manaia Wolf were announced to be the 2026 Happy Canyon princesses, serving as ambassadors for the pageant and representatives of their families and community. Mills, whose Indian name is…
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Cross-country on the rise in Pilot Rock PILOT ROCK — Pilot Rock coach Tyler Zyph is seeing an uptick in students joining the cross-country team. The Rockets have nine runners this fall, up from five last year. “We are trending…
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TigerScots open season with speed, rookie QB ATHENA — First-year Weston-McEwen football coach Nick Stanford was excited to see 14 seniors on his roster, but he admits the TigerScots are still pretty young and inexperienced. “We have eight seniors who…
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Bucks draw strength from offensive line PENDLETON — The offensive line is the foundation of a good offense, and Pendleton coach Erik Davis likes what he sees from the big bodies up front. “We will be way better up front,”…
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Nixyáawii returns three key players for the 2026 season MISSION — The Golden Eagles have a small squad this season, but Nixyáawii coach Nina Watchman is moving forward with the players she has. That group includes seniors Annalise Watchman and…
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