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SALEM, OR - In a historic milestone for Oregon Senate District 29, Todd Nash was officially sworn in today as Oregon State Senator, becoming the first senator in state history to hail from Wallowa County. Senator Nash brings decades of practical experience, a steadfast dedication to his constituents, and a deep passion for amplifying the voices of Eastern Oregon in the Oregon State Senate. "It is a true honor and privilege to represent the people of Senate District 29, and I...
HEPPNER, OR — Bank of Eastern Oregon is proud to announce its school mascot debit card program contributed over $7,261 to participating area high schools in 2024. "The school mascot cards provide much needed extra funding for these student body programs," said Becky Kindle, EVP & Chief Operations Officer. Initiated in September 2013, the Bank of Eastern Oregon mascot debit card program serves the high school associated student body programs of Heppner, Riverside, Irrigon, I...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) has been selected to serve on three subcommittees of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress: The Subcommittee on Energy, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. These subcommittees will play a key role in shaping the upcoming Reconciliation bill and will deal with legislations addressing our nation's energy policies, healthcare systems, and economic...
CONDON, OR - WorkSource Oregon, part of the American Job Center system coordinated by the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, is a network of workforce development services provided across Oregon to help individuals find and retain employment, as well as to assist employers in finding qualified candidates. It is a collaborative effort between state agencies, local governments, and community organizations. Together the Frontier Chamber and East...
Excursions may be cancelled due to extreme winter weather, to keep our community members safe. Condon Meal Site Bus: Thursdays January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Thursday February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Please contact GC Transportation to request being picked up – 541-351-9545. Wildhorse Casino Bus: Wildhorse excursions are scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month. January 14, 2025 February 11, 2025 Depart Condon by 8:00/Arlington 9:00 11:00 am -3:00 pm at Casino Back i...
The Condon Caring Quilts group invites all interested sewists to join them for a "sew-in" on January 9th, 10th, and 11th (come one or all three days) at St John Parish Hall in Condon. The group plans fun filled days sewing quilts to be presented to military veterans living in the Condon area. Presentations will be made during Condon's 2025 Fabulous Fourth of July. Most necessary supplies will be provided during the sew-in, including irons, cutting mats, fabric and pre-cut...
ROSEBURG, OR – A temporary rule prohibits wild spring Chinook salmon harvest on the mainstem Umpqua River and reduces the North Umpqua bag limit, ODFW announced today. Feb. 1 – June 30, 2025: • Only hatchery spring Chinook may be kept on the mainstem Umpqua River. Harvesting wild spring Chinook (jacks and adults) is prohibited. • Just one adult wild spring Chinook per day, 10 per year, may be kept on the North Umpqua River. • Anglers may still retain hatchery spring Chinook....
CONDON, OR - During the 72nd anniversary celebration of the Condon Elks Lodge held Dec. 14, nine new members were initiated into the Lodge, the largest 'class' of new members to be initiated in several years. The newest Lodge members of Condon Elks Lodge No. 1869, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, are Chanel Kelly, James Spisla and Shannon Binder, all of Condon, Noah Levine of Wilsonville, Pat Becker of Tualatin, Greta LaRue Salvo of Bend, Meredith Conlee of Spokane,...
The Dalles, OR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) announced that CGCC has been selected to join the Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITAC) network. The ITAC network trains energy and manufacturing workers while helping small- and medium-sized manufacturers improve productivity and lower their energy bills. "This grant enables us to build on several prior initiatives in CGCC's Advanced Manufacturing and...
SALEM, OR – On January 1, 2025, new laws will go into effect to make Oregon safer, cleaner, and more affordable. These changes will directly impact the day-to-day lives of Oregonians, covering everything from stopping drug use on public transportation and lowering the cost of prescription drugs to making it cheaper to repair electronic devices and increasing transparency in public education. "Oregonians aren't satisfied with the status quo, and neither are we. These changes in...
SALEM, OR – On December 5, 2024, the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) unanimously adopted the first set of rules the state will use to implement comprehensive, system-wide housing planning reforms to address Oregon's housing crisis. The adopted rules direct the approaches and methods local governments will use to reverse decades of underinvestment in housing production and meet community needs. They do this by: • Standardizing planning: Local gov...
CONDON, OR - On Saturday, December 14th from 10 am to 12 pm, local teacher Camden Jones will be hosting the first meeting of a monthly creative writing workshop in Condon. Open to writers of all ages, experience levels, and genres, Jones' workshop will generate writing in-person and will focus on the elements of writing, including but not limited to conventions and elements of genre, the drafting and revision process, making space for writing, reading as a writer, and the publ...
ARLINGTON, OR - The holidays are here, and Arlington is ready to sparkle! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14th, because Arlington has a whole day of hometown cheer, local shopping, and festive fun waiting just for you. Here's what's happening: Santa's Christmas Festival Stop by the Gronquist Building at 1150 Railroad Avenue between 10 AM and 4 PM. It's your chance to soak up the holiday spirit with crafts, goodies, and maybe even a visit from jolly old St. Nick...
CONDON, OR - The Condon Community Food Pantry is appreciative of support for the recent drive-thru dinner fundraiser, which raised $715 to support the pantry's mission of addressing food insecurity in the local community. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Kolona Morin, Erin Heideman, Donna Bates, Sabrina Wagenaar, and Jeana Emerson, who dedicated their time and talent to prepare a delicious meal for the event. The pantry also extends its gratitude to the United Church of Chris...
CONDON, OR - With the retirement of City of Condon Mayor Jim Hassing and Councilor Donald Jamieson, a collective 35 years of public and community service will leave the council chambers. They were honored for their long-time commitments to the city at the December 4 council meeting. The two will officially serve in their long-held positions until December 31. Mayor Hassing followed in the footsteps of his father, Tom Hassing, who served the City of Condon as mayor from 1975...
SALEM, OR – Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has approved Oregon's initial funding award of $9,947,586.17 under the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to implement the digital inclusion initiatives outlined in the State Digital Equity Plan. Created and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity a...
Heppner, OR - "I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of BEO Bancorp has voted to declare a $1.25 per share dividend for 2024. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of December 6, 2024; payable on or before December 13, 2024," said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. According to Board Chair Bob Armstrong, "BEO Bancorp has paid a dividend 38 of the past 39 years. Dividends reflect the financial stability and profitability of the bank. We are incredibl...
BEND, OR - The League of Oregon Cities' (LOC) membership selected its 2025 board of directors on October 19 during the LOC's 99th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, which was held at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes. The following are the city officials that were named to the LOC's governing board for the calendar year 2025. Officials new to the board appear in bold text. President: Jessica Engelke, Mayor, North Bend Vice President: Carol MacInnes, Councilor, Fossil...
ARLINGTON, VA - The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) released the following statements in response to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her nomination to serve as our next Secretary of Agriculture. NAWG members look forward to working together to foster public policy initiatives that will help wheat growers...
The Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has launched its annual blanket/coat drive, with three convenient drop-off locations, and will continue collecting items through February. Help those in need stay warm this winter by donating warm blankets, adult-sized coats, and socks to benefit St. Vincent de Paul and other local agencies. All items must be new, or gently used, washed and in good condition. The three drop-off locations in The Dalles are: • North Central Public H...
Chicago, IL – This December, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is spreading hope and holiday cheer across the nation and beyond. From small towns to major cities, Elks Lodges in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal Zone are stepping up to serve their communities. Elk volunteers will deliver food baskets and gifts to thousands of struggling families, while hospitalized Veterans-our nation's heroes-will be honored with visits, gifts, and fe...
THE DALLES – The spirit of innovation and teamwork was on full display at the Second Annual Regional Rube-a-Thon, held at Columbia Gorge Community College's Campus in The Dalles on October 25th. This year's challenge, titled "Feed a Pet", brought together 26 teams comprised of 127 seventh-grade students from eight schools across the region. The event celebrated student creativity, critical thinking, and engineering skills in a friendly competition to design complex Rube G...
SALEM, OR – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) is pleased to welcome Calvin Bennett to his legislative team. Bennett succeeds Dawson Quinton, who served in Representative Smith's office for three and a half years. Bennett will continue in Mr. Quinton's footsteps by playing a crucial role in shaping legislative priorities and working on key initiatives for District 57. Calvin Bennett graduated from Mitchell High School and Eastern Oregon University (EOU). While at EOU, B...
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that a total of $6,150,000 is heading to Polk, Wheeler, and Wasco counties for the development of safety action plans to improve road safety and to Metro for the identification of Safe Routes to School in Portland. "Whether walking, driving, or biking, Oregonians in every corner of the state deserve safe streets and roads in their communities to get where they need to go," said Merkley. "Th...
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 i...
