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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...
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...
As Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative members gather this week for the annual meeting at the Condon Elks Lodge, they will celebrate the coop's eighth decade in operation. September 18, 1940, marked a significant milestone for residents across our rural communities. On that day, the Directors of Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative, Inc. gathered to sign the Articles of Association, laying the foundation for an essential new service: electric power in our homes, farms, and busi...
Gilliam County Transportation is providing transportation to the flag raising on Veteran's Day November 11th at 11:00 am in Condon. Please contact the office at 541-351-9545 to arrange a ride. Gilliam County Transportation is providing a trip to Wal-Mart in Hermiston on Wednesday, November 13th. Please contact the Transportation Department at 541-351-9545 if you are interested. If you have any questions, or ideas for other community group outings, please contact the...
Days of Yore for November 7, 2024 10 years ago— The spirit of Halloween took on a macabre atmosphere as the mystery of an abandoned pickup on South Main Street in Condon Friday turned into a full-blown manhunt for a former Condon resident. As of Tuesday morning, Darcy Gale Allen was still missing. (In the next week’s paper, it was reported that Mr. Allen was found deceased in a stubble field about a mile southeast of Condon on Nov. 4.) Centenarian Dewey Thomas of Wasco com...
Tis the Season! The annual Fossil Holiday Bazaar will be held the first Saturday in December at the Isobel Edwards Hall at the Wheeler County Fairgrounds in Fossil. Whether you are just kicking off your holiday shopping, finishing your gift-giving list, or looking for holiday cheer in the community, come on over for this festive holiday event to find handcrafted gifts and homemade goodies to delight holiday shoppers. Enjoy a hearty soup lunch served from 11:00 am, featuring a...
Suddenly the weather has shifted and now we start to think about food that sustains and soothes. What better comfort food is there than warm macaroni and cheese? A restaurant in Southeast Portland named Noble Rot is famous for their macaroni and cheese. My friend Sunny once lived near there and we would often take a stroll to get Noble Rot’s famous macaroni and cheese. They served it piping hot along with a delightful twist on this classic dish – a sweet condiment made out...
The 2023-2024 U.S. public school year registered a tripling from the previous year of the number of books banned, mostly by conservative Republican Christian “citizens panels” and conservative Christian home-schooling moms and with the help of Republican legislatures. Colonization and the Wampanoag Story was one such casualty. Debbie Reese, founder of the American Indians in Children Literature group, said “To claim this book is fiction dismisses our perspective and histo...
Sir, I am writing to strongly advocate for keeping the stop sign at the intersection of E. Spring and S. Jefferson streets in the old ball field neighborhood. As a resident of this area, I have witnessed firsthand the increasing traffic concerns at this intersection, which pose a significant safety risk to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike. Reasons for Concern: • High Traffic Volume: Both streets experience high traffic volume, particularly those that avoid going through town on main street from HWY 19 to continue o...
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...
By Cora Munkers, 4-H Student Reporter The Gilliam County International Club met Sunday, October 6th for their first meeting of the year. Club Officers were voted on for the 2024-2025 year and were awarded as follows: President: Adam Gibson Vice President: Locy Munkers Secretary: Harper Sallee Reporter: Cora Munkers We talked about the upcoming fundraisers the club will be participating in which include the Willamette Pie Sales (October) and the Christmas Tree Sales starting th...
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 retention...
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 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...
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...
