PENDLETON — The students in Blue Mountain Community College’s Corrections Education Programs know the work they do in the classroom to earn a GED certification is a valuable and important part of their rehabilitation in prison. Recently, “Adults In Custody” (AICs) in the program at Eastern O…
Our public libraries in the Umatilla County Special Library District (UCSLD) provide wonderful, inspiring and enlightening programs for all ages all through the year. They are perhaps best kno…
PENDLETON — Edelmira “Connie” Garcia, a longtime InterMountain Education Service District employee, was named the 2019 Title I-C Migrant Education Teacher of the Year by the Oregon Department …
Adelaide Zumwalt of the Hermiston Warming Station recently expressed appreciation to Columbia River Heat.
PENDLETON — Dispatcher Hannah Foster of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a letter of commendation for her response to an Aug. 4 emergency call.
I would like to thank Affordable Family Eyewear for their incredible support of Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue. They not only donate financially, but also food and supplies. They hold fundraisers, do…
UMATILLA COUNTY — Members of Oregon FFA, Les Schwab Tire Center, Wilco and Grange Co-op locations across the state recently collected food donations for those in need this holiday season.
BOARDMAN — The Morrow County Health Department recently received a $10,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation.
LA GRANDE — A group of 33 high school students from Eastern Oregon school districts recently visited the Eastern Oregon University campus and earned some college credits during the process.
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon recently highlighted the leadership of Amy Ashton-Williams, the director of Human Services in Umatilla County,…
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Education Foundation recently allocated $16,600 to eight educators in the Hermiston School District to enhance opportunities for students. The projects, including who…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jennifer Olson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., in support of advocacy efforts through the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for military caregivers. The Pendleton woman’s hus…
PENDLETON — The Education Foundation of Pendleton kicked off its 2019-20 grant season by awarding more than $16,000 to fund special school projects that are not covered by the Pendleton School…
PENDLETON — A Career Choices Silver Medal was recently presented to Pendleton High School for an exceptional career-focused education program.
PENDLETON — Shaindel Beers, a Blue Mountain Community College English and writing instructor, was recently awarded the Woodrow Hall Top Shelf Award from Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf.
SALEM — Dispatcher Rachael Haller of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a course with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
PRINEVILLE — Students of Eastern Oregon University recently got a first-hand look at archeology in action after excavating the front quarter of mammoth remains.
PENDLETON — A $2,500 grant from the Pendleton Foundation Trust will help pay for completion of phase one construction of the Rivoli Theater project. The grant was written by Nick Nash of Easte…
PENDLETON — The Betty Feves Memorial Gallery recently created a new educational display to help break down perceived barriers about visiting an art gallery.
PENDLETON — The Umatilla County Historical Society was recently awarded a $25,000 grant for capital improvements from the Union Pacific Foundation.
We would like to thank all of those who helped make the Rotary Youth Exchange Golf Tournament such a success. Even though it was cold, we had quite a few teams participate.
The Pendleton Friends of the Library recently held its largest annual fundraiser, the book sale. We raised over $14,000 that will directly support to the Pendleton Public Library. We are so gr…
JOSEPH — As area educators were returning to their classrooms in September, Community Bank was collecting nominations for its new Apple Appreciation Awards.
EUGENE — A 2002 Pendleton High School graduate was recently honored as an outstanding young alumni at the University of Oregon.
SALEM — Logan Skinner of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to graduate from a basic training course presented by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
ONTARIO — The inaugural Eastern Oregon Mural Festival was deemed a success.
PENDLETON — The Community Outreach Food Pantry (formerly St. Mary’s Outreach) recently received a generous donation from U.S. Bank.
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Foundation Trust board of directors announced Oct. 17 that grants, memorial trust funds and scholarships given in 2019 will total $160,639.
On Friday, Nov. 1, all of the public libraries in Umatilla County will be closed so that their staff members can attend a daylong, all-staff inservice provided by the Umatilla County Special L…
The Hermiston Warming Station (HWS) would like to thank Wildhorse, Good Shepherd, Walmart Distribution Center, Umatilla Electric Cooperative and Tillamook for the generous grants received.
Alumni of Echo High School recently gathered for a reunion. The classes of 1969 and 1970 met together on Sept. 21-22 to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate.
LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University students participated in a Volunteer Stewardship Project in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
PENDLETON — An American white pelican landed recently at Blue Mountain Wildlife in Pendleton.
SALEM — Gov. Kate Brown recently designated Oct. 15, 2019, as Oregon White Cane Day.
MORROW COUNTY — The Oregon Office of Rural Health recently recognized the Morrow County Health District for outstanding achievements.
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Umatilla Morrow Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, which is affiliated with Head Start, has been awarded a $50,000 Mentoring Grant from the National Court Appointe…
BOARDMAN — Those receiving services from first responders served by Boardman Rural Fire Protection will benefit from new equipment recently obtained.
MORO — The Sherman County Courthouse was one of 12 historic projects from across the state to receive a 2019 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
HERMISTON — Mark Rose, director of the Hermiston Public Library, recently announced that $1,700 was raised during the annual book sale.
PENDLETON — As a way to express appreciation for all the hard work by the Pendleton Fire Department, Tania Wildbill recently led a free yoga workshop. Firefighter Marc Proctor assisted in coor…
MILTON-FREEWATER — Megan Norton was recently crowned as Miss Teen of Oregon 2019.
UMATILLA COUNTY — Eastern Oregon recently hosted its first statewide Court Appointed Special Advocate conference.
MORROW COUNTY — Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, recently welcomed two of his Senate colleagues to Morrow and Umatilla counties.
PILOT ROCK — Elizabeth King, a teacher in the Pilot Rock School District, recently completed an intense, week-long immersion course in American history at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Ins…
SALEM — John Lambert, a parole and probation officer with Umatilla County Community Corrections, recently completed a course of study at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.
PENDLETON — As part of Pendleton Round-Up‘s military appreciation day fanfare, a B-25 bomber flew over the stadium.
This month, I am highlighting a Umatilla County Special Library District partner library, the Adams Public Library. Stephanie Partida is the new library director as of July. She brings a joyfu…
HERMISTON — The Arc Umatilla County recently received a huge financial boost as representatives from Moda Health made a $1,000 contribution to the nonprofit organization.
HERMISTON — A pair of local families were the recipients of a labor of love in the form of heavy-duty spring horses.
GRANT COUNTY — United States Forest Service personnel taught day-long workshops on wildlife, archaeology and Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation during an annual 4-H camp in the Malheur…
PENDLETON — Special awards during the 2019 Main Street Cowboys Dress-Up Parade included the top two entries who garnered the most votes — Larry Wahl Memorial Trophy, which went to Oregon Grain…
MISSION — Ready 2 Learn recently received $3,000 to support early literacy in public libraries throughout Eastern Oregon.
Dear People of Oregon,
LA GRANDE — The Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center welcomed 37 high school students to its MedQuest Health Career Exploration Camp.
JOSEPH — A dedication ceremony was held to celebrate the new 22-kilowatt micro hydroelectric facility located within Wallowa Lake State Park.
