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11/22/2025

Okanogan Bulldogs Send Scotties Home

Valleyford-The game came down to the last few plays and Okanogan had all the answers:

1. Stopped a 2pt-conversion
2. Pick-6
3. Pressured Freeman into a bad snap for another 2pt conversion try
4. Pressured Freeman to a bad on-side kick to seal the win.

Okanogan got the victory formation and escape with a two-point victory, 34-32, in the WIAA State 2B Football Championships. They will play next on November 29, at a time and opponent TBD.

Freeman Leads Okanogan at the Half, 20-12, at Freeman High School
11/22/2025

Freeman Leads Okanogan at the Half, 20-12, at Freeman High School

11/19/2025

Tonasket Performs at Netse Mot - One Heart | One Mind

Seattle-Isaac Tonasket performed his song, See You In the Sunset. He was one of several artists to perform. The evening was emceed by Dallas Goldtooth.

About the Colville Tribes:

Today, more than 9,117 descendants of 12 aboriginal tribes of Indians are enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville. The twelve tribes which compose the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation include: ščəl̕ámxəxʷ (deep water) or Chelan; wal̕wáma (Wallowa people) or Chief Joseph Band of Nez Perce; sx̌ʷyʔiɬp (sharp pointed trees) or Colville; šnt̕iyátkʷəxʷ (grass in the water) or Entiat; snʕáyckst (speckled fish) or Lakes; mətxʷu (blunt hills around a valley) or Methow; škwáxčənəxʷ (people living on the bank) or Moses-Columbia; nspilm (prairie) or Nespelem; uknaqin (seeing over the top) or Okanogan; palúšpam (people from Palouse) or Palus; sənpʕʷilx (grey mist as far as one can see) or San Poil, and šnp̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ (people in between) or Wenatchi.

11/19/2025

NCAI Honors Past Leaders

Seattle—The National Congress of American Indians is meeting in Seattle for their annual conference. Tribal leaders from all over the Indian Country are in town for the week. NCAI coincided with the Netse Mot - One Heart | One Mind evening showcase of indigenous performance artists.

CBC Mel Tonasket-Omak was among five past NCAI Presidents honored for their work. Other leaders included W. Ron Allen, Brian Cladoosby, Fawn Sharp, the late-Joe De La Cruz, and the late-Earl Old Person. The Wetshore Canoe Family sang an honor song for their work and committment to Indian Country.

About the Colville Tribes:

Today, more than 9,117 descendants of 12 aboriginal tribes of Indians are enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville. The twelve tribes which compose the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation include: ščəl̕ámxəxʷ (deep water) or Chelan; wal̕wáma (Wallowa people) or Chief Joseph Band of Nez Perce; sx̌ʷyʔiɬp (sharp pointed trees) or Colville; šnt̕iyátkʷəxʷ (grass in the water) or Entiat; snʕáyckst (speckled fish) or Lakes; mətxʷu (blunt hills around a valley) or Methow; škwáxčənəxʷ (people living on the bank) or Moses-Columbia; nspilm (prairie) or Nespelem; uknaqin (seeing over the top) or Okanogan; palúšpam (people from Palouse) or Palus; sənpʕʷilx (grey mist as far as one can see) or San Poil, and šnp̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ (people in between) or Wenatchi.



By Sonny Sellars | The Tribal Tribune

Brewster Girls Soccer Wins HonorsBy Tribal TribuneBrewster–Pepper Boesel was named Player of the Year for Central Washin...
11/18/2025

Brewster Girls Soccer Wins Honors
By Tribal Tribune

Brewster–Pepper Boesel was named Player of the Year for Central Washington B League and First Team at Forward. Her sister Addy Boesel was named to the Central Washington B League First Team at Defense, along with her teammates Kenia Tinoco, Defense; and Yaretzy Sahagun, Midfield.

Earning Second Team honors were: Hialeah Aparaicio, Midfield; Alexa Soto, Forward; Luz Perez, Defense; and Kim Romero, Keeper.

MTFC Burns Slash PilesNespelem—Mt. Tolman Fire Crews are burning slash piles along Cache Creek Rd., near Owhi Flats. Vis...
11/17/2025

MTFC Burns Slash Piles

Nespelem—Mt. Tolman Fire Crews are burning slash piles along Cache Creek Rd., near Owhi Flats. Visibility may be reduced in certain parts of the highway. Take your time getting through there.

Ortiz Brothers Run at NXRSpokane—Fresh off their finish at the State 1A Championships in Pasco a week ago, Malik and Isa...
11/17/2025

Ortiz Brothers Run at NXR

Spokane—Fresh off their finish at the State 1A Championships in Pasco a week ago, Malik and Isaiah Ortiz ran at the Nike Cross Regionals in Spokane over the weekend. It is a five kilometer cross-country race to qualify for Nike Cross Nationals, and is one of nine regional races. Malik finished in 15:46, while brother Isaiah finished in 16:59.

Lady Bears fall in quarterfinals to NWC 4-1 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Brewster’s Pepper Boesel put the Lady Bears on the board...
11/16/2025

Lady Bears fall in quarterfinals to NWC 4-1

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Brewster’s Pepper Boesel put the Lady Bears on the board just before halftime, cutting the deficit to 3-1 against Northwest Christian (NWC) in Saturday’s WIAA 1B/2B Girls State Soccer quarterfinals match. The Lady Bears generated several strong looks in the second half but couldn’t find another goal, falling 4-1 to the Crusaders ending Brewster’s postseason push. [Read the Full Story in our Nov. 21st Issue!]
Photos by Shane Moses| Tribal Tribune

Bulldogs Defeat Reardan, 24-0, at Home yesterday (11/14). They will travel to Freeman to take on the #4 Freeman Scottie...
11/16/2025

Bulldogs Defeat Reardan, 24-0, at Home yesterday (11/14). They will travel to Freeman to take on the #4 Freeman Scotties on Friday, November 21 at 6:00pm.

11/16/2025

The #11 Omak Pioneers defeat the Rochester Warriors, 14-12, in the opening round of State 1A Football Championships. They will play the #3 Mount Baker Mountaineers, Date and Time to be decided.

The Bear School Grizzlies Slip By The Lady PioneersYakima-The Lady Pioneers fought hard to put themselves in a position ...
11/15/2025

The Bear School Grizzlies Slip By The Lady Pioneers

Yakima-The Lady Pioneers fought hard to put themselves in a position to advance, but the Lady Grizzlies shut the door and closed out their season.

Omak led the first set, but would fall, 23-25. They bounced back and made their loss seem like a fluke with a 25-13 win in the second set. The Lady Grizzlies fought hard most of the match from behind and stuck around long enough to win out 26-24 in the third set. Omak once again dominated with a 25-10 win in the fourth set to set up a win-or-go-home tie-breaker.

The Lady Pioneers stormed out of the gate with a 4-0 lead. The Bear School did not panic and chipped away at the lead, and Coach Pearson called a timeout at 8-6, Omak.

The Lady Grizzlies would take the lead at 9-8, then the teams would wrestle for control and the game got to 11-11 when The Bear School took a timeout.

Both teams kicked up the defense and they traded serves when the final set got to 14-14. Senior Meghan Urban of The Bear School closed out the set and match with a kill and ace to send Omak home for the season. The Lady Pioneers miss a trophy by one round; the Lady Grizzlies will play for 7th/8th place against the Columbia Bruins at 2:30pm.

The WIAA 1A State Championship game will be Chelan versus Meridian. La Center and Cashmere will battle for 3rd/4th. The 5th/6th place game is yet to be decided.

Omak’s Paityn Richter won the Sportsmanship Award for the Lady Pioneers.

By Sonny Sellars | Tribal Tribune

Sackman Refuses End of Lady Pioneers’ SeasonYakima-The Lady Pioneers won a tough, emotional match, with the loser going ...
11/15/2025

Sackman Refuses End of Lady Pioneers’ Season

Yakima-The Lady Pioneers won a tough, emotional match, with the loser going home. Omak split the first two games with Seton Catholic and had to come back in Set 4 to keep their season alive.

Down 21-18, the Pioneers picked up their defense and would go on to win the equalizer, 25-23. Sackman made big plays for the Lady Pioneers at the net and from the service line. Her inspired play created space for her teammates to make plays of their own.

After getting an emotional win in Set 4, Omak rolled to a 15-11 win despite the heroics of Seton Catholic’s Aly Ordona, whose kills seemed too big for the State 1A level.

Omak moves on after winning the best of five: 15-25, 26-24, 21-25, 25-23, 15-11. They will play tomorrow at 9:00am versus the winner of Bear Creek School and King’s.

Kali Cate won the Sportsmanship Award for the Lady Pioneers.

By Sonny Sellars | Tribal Tribune

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