By MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members. The…
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BY MEGAN JANETSKY and RODRIGO ABD, Associated Press DILKON, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Ashley’s red Toyota sends a plume of dust billowing along the sloping hills and boulders he traverses hours every week to pump water – the same roadway…
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Congratulations to the Pendleton High School Senior Class Team #3, Founding Fathers, for winning the 2024 Mud Wars. Staff Coach: Karen Demianew Male Captains: Anson Dressler, Kaden Moore & Kael Kennedy Girl Pullers: Nessa Neveau Lexie Willman Adrianne Demianew Megan…
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The Pendleton boys cross country team won the Greater Oregon League district title Oct. 30, in Baker City. It is the first district title for the Bucks in more than 40 years. By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ BAKER CITY —…
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By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ LA GRANDE — Rowan Evans had two goals, and La Grande won its 14th consecutive Greater Oregon League title Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a 2-0 win over Pendleton at Community Stadium. “Kiana (Rickman) and Pendleton…
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a 100% fatal disease that impacts all members of the cervid family (deer, elk, moose, caribou). CWD has been detected in wild cervids in most western states. Early detection is critical to preventing the spread…
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By GRAHAM LEE BREWER and SEJAL GOVINDARAO, Associated Press LAVEEN VILLAGE, Ariz. (AP) — President Joe Biden did something Oct. 25 that no other sitting U.S. president has: He apologized for the systemic abuse of generations of Indigenous children endured…
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By GRAHAM LEE BREWER, Associated Press RED SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Native American communities were decisive voting blocs in key states in 2020, and with the 2024 race remaining stubbornly close both campaigns have tried to mobilize Native voters in…
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By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ ATHENA — Weston-MCEwen moved into a tie with Stanfield for third place in the Blue Mountain Conference standings with a 44-20 win Friday, Oct. 25, over Riverside. “We played hard and made some key adjustments…
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By ANNIE FOWLER, The CUJ Aubrey Corwin had 10 aces and Kashley Golden had nine kills, but the Rockets fell short against the Huskies 25-20- 25-21, 15-25, 25-18 in the first round of the Old Oregon League District Tournament at…
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