ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PENDLETON — Pendleton picked up its first Greater Oregon League win of the season with a 3-0 win over La Grande on Thursday, Oct. 9. Liam Clark and Colin Harrington scored goals for the Bucks (5-6 overall, 1-2 GOL), while the third was an own goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Thor Case finished with two saves for the Bucks.…
Pendleton sweeps Baker in GOL action
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ BAKER CITY — Avery Brown had 11 kills, and Kelsi Primus added nine kills to lead Pendleton to a 25-18, 25-18, 25-16 Greater Oregon League victory over Baker. “The girls did a good job tonight following our game plan and staying positive through all the ups and downs,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “Sophie Nelson was…
Weston-McEwen knocks off No. 5 Heppner
ANNIE FOWLER. The CUJ HEPPNER — It’s always a battle when the TigerScots and Mustangs play, and Thursday’s match was no different. Weston-McEwen escaped with a 26-24, 27-25, 26-24 victory to upset fifth-ranked Heppner on the road in Blue Mountain Conference action. “So incredibly proud of these girls,” said W-M coach Marie Cain, whose team evened their season record against…
Weston-McEwen’s Reagan Pickard sets the ball against Cove on Oct. 8, 2025, in Athena. JIM REEDER/COURTESY
TigerScots take down Cove in 3 sets
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — Weston-McEwen evened its season record at 9-9 on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with a 25-15, 25-13, 25-18 nonleague win over Cove. “Nice win tonight,” W-M coach Marie Cain said. “We served tough and kept pressure on tonight. Proud of the girls for taking care of the game tonight. Junior Charlette Hansell led the TigerScots with seven…
Patty Perry
Perry Confirmed to Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council
MISSION – Patty Perry, the Planning Department director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), has been confirmed to fill a vacant position on the Oregon Department of Energy’s Energy Facility Siting Council. The council, with its seven members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate, oversees the development of electric-generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines,…
A Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD) truck sits in the UTFD in Mission, Oregon. UTFD officials will allow open burning on the Umatilla Indian Reservation starting Saturday, Oct. 11. CTUIR
Open Burning on Umatilla Indian Reservation Allowed Starting Oct. 11
MISSION – The Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD) has announced that open burning will once again be allowed on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR) beginning Saturday, Oct. 11. However, UTFD officials said the following burn regulations must be adhered to: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) burn permit applications for the UIR may be obtained from the CTUIR…
Pilot Rock’s Aubrey Corbin (16) sets the ball while playing Nixyaawii on Oct. 1, 2025, in Mission. KATHY ANEY/CUJ
Rockets take care of Grizzlies in 3
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ PILOT ROCK — Pilot Rock improved to 4-5 in Old Oregon League play with a 25-12, 25-18, 25-11 win over Griswold on Tuesday, Oct. 7. “Everyone played really well,” PR coach Jen Porter said. “They played well as a team and we were able to run our offense.” It was the Rockets’ annual Pink Night, with…
The Pendleton volleyball team defeated Weston-McEwen in three sets on Oct. 6, 2025, in Athena. JODI PRIMUS/COURTESY
Bucks beat TigerScots in 3 sets
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — Kelsi Primus had 12 kills, and Avery Brown added 11, as Pendleton handed Weston-McEwen a 25-16, 25-18, 25-16 nonleague loss Monday, Oct. 6. “It wasn’t our cleanest play tonight, but Weston-McEwen had some tough serves in the second and third sets that pushed us,” Pendleton coach Jodi Primus said. “We did a good job…
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Wesley Dixon Jones, who was last seen on Oct. 5, 2025, is still missing. The Umatilla Tribal Police Department’s lead investigator said no further searches are planned because the department has depleted all its leads. (Umatilla Tribal Police Department/Contributed Photo)
Umatilla Tribal Police Searching for Missing CTUIR Member
MISSION – The Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD) is requesting public assistance in locating 71-year-old Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Wesley Dixon Jones. Jones’ family members reported him missing at approximately 10:44 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, after he had not been seen since early that afternoon. He is described as 5-feet 8-inches tall and approximately…
Weston-McEwen shuts out Stanfield
ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ STANFIELD — Jace Dunlap ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns as Weston-McEwen shut out Stanfield 50-0 in Blue Mountain Conference action Friday night. “The team came out and took care of business,” W-M coach Morgan Dunlap said. “Now it’s time to get ready for next week.” The TigerScots (2-2 overall, 2-0 BMC), who led 50-0…