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2024 Hall of Fame inductees are announced
PENDLETON – (News release from the Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame) The Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Hall of Fame Board of Directors announced the 2024 inductees into the Hall of Fame on May 14 during the organization’s annual membership meeting. The class of 2024 inductees includes Pat Nogle (Contestant Category), Bobby Christensen Jr. (Contract Personnel Category), Jesse Jones Sr. (Early Years Category), Scott & Bonnie Sager (Happy Canyon Volunteers category), and Ron and Linné Dodge (Special Board Inductee).
What’s the oldest bar in Oregon? Finding it was harder than you’d think
For as long as anyone can remember, the Rainbow Cafe in downtown Pendleton has made a unique claim to fame: The oldest bar in Oregon. It’s on the Rainbow’s menus, website and the T-shirts for sale at the bar. Portlanders might disagree and point to Huber’s Café, founded...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on May 23
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board’s monthly meeting will be held Thursday, May 23. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 425 S. Main St., Pendleton, as well as via Zoom. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found online. For...
Smoldering warehouse in Finley flares up
FINLEY – Firefighters from Benton County Fire District No. 1 and Walla Walla County Fire District No. 5 responded Monday night to a call from onsite security about large flames coming from the Lineage Logistics warehouse, 224905 E. Bowles Rd., in Finley. The warehouse, which originally caught fire April...
Hermiston City Council to Consider Revising Mobile Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council will consider amending its rules regarding mobile food vendors at an upcoming meeting after a long discussion Monday night on the topic. City Manager Byron Smith said the city has had inquiries from those wanting to set up a mobile food truck but found it difficult to find a space that complies with the city’s 400-foot spacing requirement for mobile food vendors. The city currently requires a space of 400 feet between a food truck and an existing restaurant or food unit. That distance is measured from the property line and not the unit or building.
Switchback to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Club
Switchback will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The classic rock and country band takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. The concerts are free. For more information, call 800-654-9453.
Olney Cemetery changes the mausoleum lock
PENDLETON – There’s a new way of gaining entry on the Olney Cemetery Mausoleum. Director Liam Hughes is hoping to spread the word among mausoleum key holders about the change before the Memorial Day weekend. “For many years when someone buried a family member in the mausoleum, they...
City of Hermiston Seeking Community Feedback on Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston is developing a Safety Action Plan to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on the city’s transportation system for people driving, biking, walking, and rolling. The plan is being developed now through winter of 2025. Funded by a federal grant, this safety action plan will:. Bring...
Pendleton combat medic killed during Vietnam War to receive Congressional honor
PENDLETON – A combat medic from Pendleton who lost his life at age of 20 in the Vietnam War is being honored more than 50 years after his death. John William Murphy is one of five Oregonians to receive a collective Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Army Dustoff crews, which was recently approved by Congress as the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act.
Irrigon Fire Department sending off local track team to state on May 15
IRRIGON, Ore. - The Irrigon High School Knights track team is headed to the state championship and the Irrigon Fire Department is celebrating by sending them off Wednesday morning. Starting at 9:45 a.m., Irrigon Fire will lead the team on a route through the town. The route starts on Wyoming...
Reese smokes field in district 100
Trent Reese ran a sub-11 seconds 100 meters to win the event at the 2A District 4 Championships Saturday in Hermiston. Reese also took second in the 200, losing by just four 100th of a second to Mazon Langford of Weston-McEwen. Reese also ran a leg on the Bulldogs winning 4x100 team. The Dawgs ran a 44.45, just enough to nip Weston-McEwen’s 44.55, with Enterprise clocking a close third at 44.82. The Culver 4x100 team features Reese, Kaydon Haro, Keegan Haro and Dustin Noy. ...
Friends of Hermiston Library Holding Annual Book Sale May 30-June 1
Friends of the Hermiston Public Library are having their book sale early this year, May 30-June 1. Member Night will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 30. Member Night is for members of the Friends of the HPL only, but anyone can become a member. It’s the perfect time to get first crack at the books if you are a member or to become a member.
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