ICYMI SEPT. 10: VOLLEYBALL
Pendleton takes down Burns in 5 sets By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Pendleton knocked off 3A powerhouse Burns on Tuesday, Sept. 10, handing the Hilanders a 25-22, 2-15, […]
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NCS changes cultural leave policy, bans cell phone use during class time
By CHRIS AADLAND, The CUJ MISSION – With a new school year at Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) comes new rules for students, including stricter requirements to miss class for cultural […]
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CTUIR selected for federal investment pilot program
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) learned Sept. 3 that it is one of 12 communities around the country chosen for a pilot program designed […]
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Wildlife trafficking ring killed at least 118 eagles, prosecutors say
By MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man helped kill at least 118 eagles to sell their feathers and body parts on the black market as part […]
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Princess, Princess, Queen: Kayla Fossek first to wear all 3 crowns
By LISA SNELL, The CUJ PENDLETON – A self-professed “typical horse crazy girl,” Kayla Fossek was born and raised in Pendleton, and she always knew she wanted to be a […]
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Saturday area sport summaries
TigerScots go 2-1 at Heppner Tournament By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ HEPPNER — Weston-McEwen went 2-1 on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Heppner Tournament, dropping its only match to Powder […]
Read More Caldera slips past Pendleton/Nixyaawii
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ BEND — Missed opportunities in the red zone, a blocked PAT and a late interception hurt Pendleton/Nixyaawii in a 21-20 nonleague loss Friday, Sept. 6, […]
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Golden Eagles come up short against Bickleton
By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ MISSION — Annalise Watchman had 10 digs, three kills and three aces for Nixyaawii, but the Golden Eagles fell short 25-23, 25-23, 25-15 in a […]
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Corinne Sams wins 2024 EcoTrust Indigenous Leadership Award
MISSION – Corinne Sams, a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees Member at Large, has been named a 2024 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award (ILA) winner. […]
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