CHATSWORTH, Calif — Operation Gratitude assembled the 2.5 millionth care package this past holiday season, which was delivered to U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Bernard G. Barbuto, currently serving his seventh deployment.
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HERMISTON — The Elks Northeast District Hoop Shoot contest — which represents Elks in Hood River Lodge #1507, The Dalles Lodge #303, Condon Lodge #1869, Heppner Lodge #358, Hermiston Lodge #18…
SALEM — Officer Sterling Hall of the Pendleton Police Department is among the recent graduates of Basic Police Class 394.
HELIX — The Helix Little Grizzlies have been working hard to improve their skills on the hardwood.
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is expanding its Veteran Volunteer Program statewide after a successful pilot project in three counties, and is now recruiting volunteers int…
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REDMOND — A total of 154 cadets graduated from the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program (OYCP) class 2019-02 on Dec. 18, 2019, in Redmond.
MILTON-FREEWATER — A pair of young men from Milton-Freewater Boy Scout Troop #315 recently earned their Eagle Scout badge.
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Milton-Freewater City Light and Power Energy Assistance Program through The Salvation Army received a hefty boost from the annual Community Bank Holiday Charity Drive.
MORROW COUNTY — Threemile Canyon Farms was recently recognized with the Cooperator of the Year Award from the Oregon State University Extension Service.
UMATILLA — Megan Olsen, general manager of Big River Golf Course, is predicting a great year on the links.
HERMISTON — Classified staff in the Hermiston School District helped make a difference for the Hermiston Warming Station.
PENDLETON — A tropical theme was featured as the Eastern Oregon Philippine American Community held its annual Christmas celebration.
HERMISTON — In recognition of a successful fall sports season, Hermiston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program #510 recently gathered for a celebration.
PENDLETON — The Rivoli Coalition recently received a $7,000 grant from the Autzen Foundation, a $5,000 donation from EO Media Group and a $4,448.74 payment from an Oregon Main Street grant tha…
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Round-Up’s Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign recently provided $12,500 each to a pair of local cancer support organizations.
ECHO — Members of the Echo Heritage Association recently received a grant from the Pacific Power Foundation.
This month, I am highlighting the Helix Public Library. Library director Annette Kubishta answered questions about the library and told about many of their wonderful events.
UMATILLA COUNTY — Walmart Transportation Division and local law enforcement teamed up to help brighten the holiday season for kids at area children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald House locations.
PENDLETON — A large portion of Keystone RV‘s annual food drive will be donated to Blue Mountain Community College‘s student food pantry, along with an additional $1,500 worth of much-needed it…
BAKER CITY — A handful of swimmers from the Hermiston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program, along with head coach Jessica Sexton and Local Program Coordinator Angela Schneider, recently tr…
PENDLETON — A downtown Pendleton business owner benefited from the generosity of the Pendleton Downtown Association.
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Downtown Association’s Downtown Banner Project has been revived through the support of local members and community partners.
PENDLETON — Members of Altrusa International of Pendleton congratulated Haley Flemmer as she walked away from the Altrusa Holiday Bazaar with a wad of cash.
PENDLETON — The Arts Council of Pendleton and the Umatilla County Historical Society each received holiday cheer from the Pacific Power Foundation. Lori Wyman, Pacific Power regional business …
PENDLETON — Craig A. Hylton recently won the luck of the draw during a rifle raffle fundraiser held by the Umatilla County Republican Party.
PILOT ROCK — Jennifer Gourlie of the Pilot Rock School District board of directors was recently recognized by the Oregon School Boards Association’s Leadership Institute.
HERMISTON — Rogers Toyota of Hermiston recently expressed thanks to everyone who contributed to their recent “Drive for the Cure” month.
UMATILLA COUNTY — Proceeds from the sale of special pink-labeled onion bags benefited CHI St. Anthony Hospital‘s Cancer Fund.
PENDLETON — A visitor from outside the area expressed appreciation for the response from Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office employee Eva Van Beek.
SALEM — Daniel Thomas of the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office recently completed Basic Police #BP393.
ATHENA — The Athena Mainstreet Association received a recent boost from the F.J. Hodecker Family Fund, Carl J. and Alma Johnson Fund and Betty Lou Roberts Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
WILSONVILLE — A Friends of Nurseries award was recently presented to U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. The Oregon Association of Nurseries applauded the legislator’s efforts in securing federal f…
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…
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…
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…
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…