Week of November 14, 2024
Week of November 14, 2024
Condon native Clabe Widner moved back home last year with his wife, Hailey, and her best friend, Katie Mae. The three came with a dream-to start their own business and take over the café in Condon that had been shuttered for nearly four years. Clabe grew up in Condon and is a 2011 graduate of Condon High School. His parents are the Cathcart's, who have owned the café building since 2001. Clabe says that some of his earliest memories go back to the café, where he first...
ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for submitting a counter-notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on India's domestic support, input subsidies, and market support prices for wheat and rice. This is the latest in a series of U.S. counter-notifications showing India is not transparent about the true level of wheat and rice support...
SALEM, OR - With migratory waterfowl back in Oregon for the winter, the state is again seeing an increase in cases of avian flu and mortality in wild birds, especially among cackling geese congregating in the Willamette Valley. Oregon is the first state to report a new spike in detections this fall. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was first detected in wild birds in North American in December 2021 and in Oregon in May 2022. Unlike previous outbreaks of HPAI in 2005...
According to the USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, there were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, down from 6.3 days the previous week. Agronomic crops in Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington Counties were supported by adequate rainfall as horticulture crops rolled into winter dormancy. Clatsop and Tillamook Counties reported constant rain throughout the week, and cool autumn conditions. Field activities consisted of fertilizer and manure applications, and most...
THE DALLES, OR - Hatchery steelhead fishing will be open on the Columbia River mainstem from Buoy 10 to the Hwy 395 bridge at Pasco, Wash. from Nov. 1-Dec. 31 this year. In recent years, steelhead fishing has been closed in various sections of the river during late summer and fall to protect very low returns of upriver summer steelhead. By November, summer steelhead have migrated above The Dalles Dam. So, while the area upstream has been closed to hatchery steelhead...
PENDLETON, OR - Umatilla National Forest officials ask forest visitors to use caution, plan ahead and know the weather and forest conditions before heading out into the woods. The freezing temperatures have started to develop and can cause unexpected issues especially in terrain that has experienced fires. Fall weather can be unpredictable and is a busy time of year on the Umatilla National Forest. Hunting is a primary activity during this time. Prior to heading to the woods,...
The Sherman/Condon DevilDawgs traveled to Mohawk high school just outside of Eugene for a first-round playoff game. The DevilDawgs entered the game ranked tenth, the Mustangs were ranked seventh. The DevilDawgs departed Sherman County escorted by several fire trucks, police cars, and an ambulance, and with fans on the side of the road cheering sending them off in both Wasco and Moro. After stops in Gladstone for a pregame walkthrough, and a lunch at Coach Blagg's...
Pendleton, OR - The Condon and Heppner combined cross-country team proved their grit last Friday at the 1A/2A boys and 1A/2A/3A girls district meet in Pendleton. The course was soaked by relentless rain leading up to race day, though the skies cleared just in time for the runners to take to the muddy, slick trails. In the boys' 1A/2A varsity race, Jake Wilson of Condon earned an individual spot at the State Championship with a strong fourth-place finish, clocking in at...
The Sherman Co./Condon DevilDawgs football team closed out the regular season with their final home game of the season against the Cougars from Lyle and Wishram. Prior to the game the seven seniors from both Sherman County School and Condon High School were honored with their families: Michael Blagg (Sherman), Isaiah Riggs (Sherman), Blake Carnine (Condon), Jayden Havins (Condon), Josh Ward (Sherman), Brodie Bass (Condon), and Gabe Fritts (Sherman). All seniors were given a...
The Ione/Arlington Volleyball team battled in the second round of the OSAA State Championships but fell short to Umpqua Valley Christian on November 2nd. After defeating Elkton in straight sets (25-17, 25-19, 25-17) in Ione on October 30 to open the 1A State Playoffs, the Cardinals were put away in straight sets by Umpqua Valley (19-25, 11-25, 12-25). South Wasco County was also eliminated on Nov. 2nd, falling to Crane in straight sets (11-25, 18-25, 13-25). S. Wasco looked...
Jeremiah Holmes wins election for Wheeler Co. Sheriff Wheeler County Deputy Sheriff, Sgt. Jeremiah Holmes, has been elected Sheriff of Wheeler County. Sgt. Holmes received 76.9% of the vote over Undersheriff Mitch Elliott, who received 16.8% respectfully. With nearly 77% of the vote, Holmes outperformed other local, state, and federal candidates in the 2024 election – with the exception of those who ran unopposed. Sgt. Holmes joined the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office in...
State Rep. Jeff Helfrich will not seek reelection as minority leader in the Oregon House. The Hood River Republican, who represents the 52nd House District in the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, made the announcement late Monday in a news release, indicating he wants to spend more time with his family. "This week, as I laid my father to rest, I found myself contemplating what truly matters in life. For me, it's the unwavering love of family," Helfrich said. Helfrich, a... Full story
Mark your calendars and get set to bid on fantastic prizes and enjoy local art, music and community on November 23. This is the 13th annual Max Nogle Dinner and as per usual guarantees a fantastic night for all ages. The night kicks off with a social hour at 5 pm followed up with a family style tri-tip dinner and all the fixings at 6. Music will fill our beloved pavilion around 7:30 'til around midnight with sounds from Frog Hollow. The citizens of Grass Valley built the...
