Yasser Marte

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 6:14 pm Monday, May 26, 2025 PENDLETON — A sea of red, white and blue flags rippled across military graves as friends and families gathered Memorial Day in Pendleton to honor those who died in service. More than two dozen community members, including veterans, attended the annual ceremony Monday, May 26, at Olney Cemetery.

2 weeks ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 6:36 am Friday, May 23, 2025 PENDLETON — People sticking around too long at a bus stop in Pendleton now face citations. The Pendleton City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 20, at Pendleton City Hall approved Ordinance 4032 prohibiting people from resting or storing personal belongings at bus stops for longer than an hour. The measure, which took effect immediately, aims to address ongoing concerns about public safety and accessibility at city bus stops.

2 weeks ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 6:53 am Wednesday, May 21, 2025 May 20 special election also shakes up some local boards and commissionsMORROW COUNTY — Morrow County voters in the Tuesday, May 20, special election approved a $204.4 million bond to replace aging school facilities and improve school safety. Measure 25-104 passed 50.2% to 49.8%, or 1,135 votes for to 1,127 votes against, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s unofficial election results. A total of 2,262 votes were cast.

2 weeks ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 1:14 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2025 PENDLETON — The Pendleton City Council considers an ordinance that would prohibit people from using bus stops to rest or store personal belongings. The council will meet for its regular session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Pendleton City Hall to hold a public hearing on and discuss Ordinance 4032. The Pendleton Police Department requested the ordinance to address ongoing concerns about public safety and accessibility.

2 weeks ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 8:00 am Tuesday, May 20, 2025 HEPPNER — After nearly seven years of planning and perseverance, the South Morrow Art Center has become a reality. The new creative space held its grand opening March 17 in downtown Heppner during the town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, drawing more than 70 visitors. The South Morrow Art Center is an artistic space to foster an environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can explore, create and connect through the arts.