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Boardman, OR - The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the highly anticipated BAM Trail Boardman Pro-Am, an event organized by Bass Angler Magazine (BAM). This bass fishing competition is set to take place from June 28th to 30th on the scenic Columbia River in Boardman, Oregon. The Boardman Pro-Am promises to be a fun experience, featuring some of the finest bass anglers from the West. Against the picturesque backdrop of the Columbia River, competitors will vie...
Newspaper publishers are calling the events of June 3 "Black Monday" – the day that dozens of local newspapers were sold or ceased print operations in Oregon. The Pamplin Media Group announced that it was selling to the Carpenter Media Group out of Mississippi. Robert Pamplin Sr. was once the CEO of Georgia Pacific lumber and left a fortune to his son, Robert Pamplin, Jr. The younger Pamplin created an empire in the newspaper industry, catering to Christian news and c...
At the regular board meeting held on June 11, 2024, the Condon Community Food Pantry provided an update on its recent activities. The Coordinator Report revealed that the pantry served 70 households and 171 individuals in the past period. This was made possible with the help of 10 dedicated volunteers who collectively contributed 76.5 hours of service. In terms of food donations, the pantry received significant support from various sources. Safeway donated 154 pounds of food,...
To say that Stacy Bird enjoys life on her family's farm would be an understatement. A fifth-generation resident of Sherman County, Stacy grew up and lives near Starvation Point, not far from Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Stacy's deep roots on the farm and in the county have guided her journey as a photographer. This is evident in a series of photos that are currently on display at the Sherman County Historical Society Museum in Moro, Oregon. Bird says that she first became...
Customers lined up on opening night for the Wild Sage Restaurant on Friday, June 14. Located inside the Hotel Condon, the restaurant is owned by Aly Sedlock, of Mayville. The Wild Sage is the product of many years of effort and hard work in the culinary industry for Sedlock. Raised in Salem, Aly Sedlock says that she aspired to work in business while she was in high school and as a young adult. But instead of looking for a degree in business administration, Sedlock instead...
Kara Davis came to Gilliam County in 2023, after winning the election for District Attorney. Davis took over after longtime DA Marion Weatherford was elected as a Circuit Court Judge. Now, Davis is set to return to Wasco County after winning the primary election for Wasco District Attorney against sitting DA Matthew Ellis. Davis narrowly defeated Ellis in the May primary election, and the vote was only certified last week. Davis won by just 160 votes and will take office in Ja...
The Condon Elks Lodge hosted an event by the Condon Arts Council last Friday, which brought more than 50 people to the Lodge. Boots for youngsters and adults were polished and ready for the dance floor, as the arts group hosted line dancing instructor Natasha Rosenthal. Natasha is the childhood friend of Clara Steward, who joined the Condon Arts Council board of directors in May. Rosenthal and Steward grew up together in Midland, Michigan. Steward had been hoping to get...
Oregon pharmacies are in trouble. And none are in a more precarious situation than the mom-and-pop drug stores that once defined the industry. Small-town, family-owned, and multi-generational pharmacies like Murray's Drug are at the forefront of a fight to push back against corporate greed, that many say is responsible for a monopoly on prescription drugs. John and Ann Murray are the owners of Murray's Drug – which was started by John's parents, Rod and Meg Murray in 1959. J...
The news of EO Media Group’s plan to sell the company, or to potentially restructure as a non-profit certainly got our attention. To be honest, it was a scary week. The Times-Journal has been printed weekly by the EO Media Group for decades. We communicate with their staff weekly and depend on them for printing The Times-Journal. We have also looked to the EO Media Group and its many publications as a guide. We have admired their work in sustaining legacy newspapers in E...
Gilliam Co. Museum in full swing The Gilliam County Historical Society is welcoming visitors to the Gilliam Co. Historical Museum this summer. On June 18, Camden Jones will become the new Curator at the Historical Museum, located next to Burns Park and the Gilliam Co. Fairgrounds in Condon. Jones is a teacher at Condon High School and resides in Condon with his wife Jessica and their baby Rosemary. Others in the community and from the Historical Society board of directors...
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appointed Cris Patnode as Gilliam County Judge on June 4 – two weeks after Patnode captured nearly 62% of the vote for county judge in the primary election. Patnode was sworn into office on June 11, 2024 and will serve as the county's executive officer. By carrying more than 51% of the vote in the primary election, Patnode secured victory in the race for county judge – which had been vacant since the recall of Elizabeth Farrar Campbell on April 30....
Sarah Waters was inside the Spray Museum last year when she stumbled on a cookbook that was put together in the 1980s. Inside were recipes and stories of people from the Spray area, many of whom had long since passed away. While flipping through the pages, Sarah recalled her own childhood experiences, and how recipes could tell a story of family and community bonds. So began the quest for Waters to create a Wheeler County Heritage Cookbook. Sarah Waters moved to Spray in...
Western band Jenny Don't and the Spurs have been booked to play the Spray General Store on June 28. This is a big get for the small community venue that is bringing in big-time talent. Jenny Don't and the Spurs describe themselves as a "Western Cowpunk" band. They are currently touring the United States and after the show in Spray, the band will head for Belgium to kickoff their European tour. With a new album being released on June 14, the show in Spray is sure to be a big...
The first mural in Condon was painted last week. The Condon Arts Council worked with the Center for Biological Diversity to commission the painting – which depicts two steelhead fish. The mural design was selected to honor the work of the Gilliam Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) – which has done extensive work in steelhead habitat restoration on Thirtymile Creek, Hay Creek, and Rock Creek in Gilliam County. The Gilliam SWCD has been recognized as a leader in con...
For people in Wheeler County, Spray is at the epicenter of activities over Memorial Day weekend. Hundreds of people flocked to the county this year - some to run on Highway 19 from Service Creek to Spray and others to ride and rope in the 76th Annual Spray Rodeo. With cool weather but no rain, it was a good weekend for outside activities. The Eastern Oregon Half-Marathon made history in 2024 – as the first female runner took first place. Eighteen-year-old Haley Blaine of A...
Finding work for young people has long been a cause for concern in Wheeler, Gilliam, and Sherman counties. It has been said that the biggest export for this region is its children. But new data coming from the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Workforce Indicators shows that the tri-county area is outpacing other Oregon counties and that young people are filling jobs. The data, which shows changes in the workforce by age over the past decade, indicates that young people are being...
A blacksmith shop, a flour mill, a general store, three churches, a hotel, a school, a Grange and an Odd Fellows Hall. These hallmarks of a thriving town were once found in Mayville, Oregon. And many still remember it as a community, not a ghost town. Those people, their descendants, and others who have ties to Mayville will meet at the Stinchfield property on June 22 for the second Mayville Reunion. Nearly 100 people attended the first Mayville Reunion in 2019. Organized by...
Cris Patnode has emerged victorious in the Primary Election for Gilliam County Judge and will be the county's next executive officer, capturing more than 61% of the vote. Patnode defeated Commissioner Leah Watkins and Condon Mayor Jim Hassing to win outright, with no need to hold a general election in the fall. Patnode, who was raised outside of Condon and now lives in Arlington, has served as the Gilliam Co. Justice of the Peace for 24 years. The Gilliam County Court is curre...
Cris Patnode has emerged victorious in the Primary Election for Gilliam County Judge and will be the county's next executive officer, capturing more than 61% of the vote. The Primary Election was held on May 21 and garnered 57% participation from registered voters. Patnode defeated Commissioner Leah Watkins and Condon Mayor Jim Hassing. By eclipsing 51% of the vote, Patnode won the election outright, with no need to hold a general election in the fall. In all three precincts,...
Matt Davis will be the next Wheeler County Commissioner. Davis won the primary election in Wheeler County, with 61.6% of the vote. By eclipsing 51%, Davis wins the election outright and will be sworn into office in January. Matt Davis is a graduate of Spray High School and later attended the University of Oregon. Davis returned to Wheeler County with his wife, Coco, and their two daughters in 2018. Davis began working as the county's Planning Director that year, but later...
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley swept through Eastern Oregon on a three-day tour, holding townhalls in nine counties. Starting on Friday, May 17, Oregon's junior Senator started his townhall tour in Malheur County, and then went to Harney, and Grant County. On Saturday, Merkley held townhalls in Baker County, Union County, and Wallowa County. On Sunday, he met with constituents in Umatilla County, Morrow County, and in Gilliam County. At the Gronquist Building in Arlington,...
Montana based cowboy, horse trainer, songwriter, and storyteller Mike Beck performed at the Liberty Theatre in Condon last Saturday. More than 120 people attended the concert, and rave reviews were heard in the days that followed. The concert is the latest event for the Condon Arts Council, which purchased the Liberty Theatre in 2022 and has worked to bring more music and entertainment to Condon. Beck grew up in California and was influenced by the old California lifestyle of...
Old Condon Grade School approved for Brownfield grant The Old Condon Grade School has moved one step closer to getting federal funding for environmental remediation – as the Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization selected the site for negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Port of Arlington's non-profit wing – the Environmental Sentry Corp, took ownership of the old school building last year. It is working to remediate the building of asb...
Natalie Wilkins knows a good runner when she sees one. Having coached Cross-Country and Track for nine years at Condon Middle School and High School, Natalie can immediately spot talent. But talent only takes an athlete so far. Development, training, and mental fortitude separates the talented from champions. Natalie's daughter Kallyn Wilkins had "it." The gifts and athleticism, but also the work ethic and desire to win. Kallyn shattered school records and was a Cross-Country...
Considered to be a bucket list event in the lower-48, Aurora Borealis has dazzled people since the dawn of humanity. Each year, more than 300,000 people travel to Alaska to see Aurora Borealis, which is known more commonly as the Northern Lights. While the light show it produces is common in Alaska and Canada, rarely is there an opportunity to see Aurora Borealis outside of the Arctic. But last weekend, locals in Gilliam, Wheeler, and Sherman County got a very rare treat – a...
