East Oregonian

The East Oregonian (EO) is a daily newspaper based in Pendleton, Oregon, and serves Umatilla and Morrow counties. Originally founded in 1875 by M. P. Bull as a weekly publication, the newspaper evolved over the years. In 1882, C. S. "Sam" Jackson acquired the EO, and it transitioned to a semiweekly format within a year. By 1888, the paper was being published daily, excluding Sundays. Jackson later took on the role of publisher for the Oregon Journal in Portland.

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Pendleton’s Chuck Sams joins Oregon Community Foundation board - East Oregonian

22 hours ago | eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson

Published 11:53 am Wednesday, May 14, 2025 PORTLAND — Charles “Chuck” Sams, former U.S. National Park Service director and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is joining the board of directors for the Oregon Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation focuses on philanthropy, offering grants and scholarships across the state. In 2024, the organization distributed more than $211 million.
Pendleton Early Learning Center celebrates anniversary

1 day ago | eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson

Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2025 PENDLETON — The Pendleton Early Learning Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary Thursday, May 8, in its recently upgraded school library. Pendleton School District opened the all-day kindergarten school in the 2015-16 school year for every district kindergartener, according to a statement from the school district. There were about 200 students attending the early learning center that first year.
Friends of the Children opens Eastern Oregon chapter in La Grande

5 days ago | eastoregonian.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 9:00 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 UNION COUNTY — A national nonprofit organization soon will be giving youth in Union County a helping hand. Friends of the Children recently opened its Eastern Oregon chapter in La Grande and is preparing to enroll its first cohort. The multi-yearlong effort have involved the nonprofit’s staff and local supporters, as well as the woman who was the initial catalyst to explore the region — Christine Rood.
Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance hosts Cinco de Mayo soccer event

6 days ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 8:13 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 MILTON-FREEWATER — The Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance kicked off its annual Cinco de Mayo Soccer Tournament, drawing teams from across the region for a day of spirited competition. The community sports event took place May 3 at Shockman Field, drawing adult and youth teams from Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla, Pendleton and La Grande.
Pendleton City Council advances emergency dispatch, manage flood risk

6 days ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 2:50 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 PENDLETON — The city of Pendleton will pay Umatilla County more than $500,000 for dispatch services. The city council at its meeting Tuesday, May 6, approved an agreement with Umatilla County for $512,869 for the police, fire and ambulance dispatching for the 2025 fiscal year. The deal increases the city’s projected costs by $10,471 for the current fiscal year.
Oregon reacts as Vatican elects first American pope - East Oregonian

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Geoff Pursinger |Geoffrey Pursinger

The Vatican has elected the first American pope. According to the Associated Press, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected to serve as the next leader of the Catholic church, following the death of Pope Francis. Prevost, a missionary from Chicago currently leads the Vatican’s office of bishops. Prevost will adopt the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, Prevost, 69, spent much of his early career in Peru, serving as a parish priest, seminary teacher, and diocesan official.
Taking a shot at a better future - East Oregonian

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson

Published 9:00 pm Monday, May 5, 2025 Coffee shop opens inside Pendleton prison with local business partnerPENDLETON — The men scribbled down orders amid the background din of a coffee grinder, timers and an espresso machine. Three men worked seamlessly, letting their training guide their hands as more people placed their orders.
State report: Landowner using bulldozer likely cause of 2022 fire near Baker City - East Oregonian

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Jayson Jacoby

Published 9:55 am Monday, May 5, 2025 A property owner using a bulldozer to clear thistles is the most likely cause of a fire that burned about 130 acres of the owner’s property near Baker City on Oct. 6, 2022, and produced a smoke plume visible throughout Baker City but didn’t damage any structures.
Pendleton family escapes fire May 5 as flames engulf home

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte

Published 5:00 pm Monday, May 5, 2025 PENDLETON — An early morning fire forced a Pendleton family to escape through a window as flames engulfed the inside of their home. Pendleton Fire Chief Tony Pierotti said firefighters responded to a residential fire at 4:54 a.m. Monday, May 5, at 2814 NE Riverside Ave. in Pendleton. He said a smoke alarm alerted the family early, allowing them to escape and call 911.
CDA rescinds vote; will annex land into Boardman Fire

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson

Published 9:00 pm Thursday, May 1, 2025 The organization also is running out of time to pay its billsUMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — The board of directors of the Columbia Development Authority voted Thursday, May 1, during a special meeting to rescind a February vote regarding the property’s fire service. The authority in February voted to rescind a previous decision to have Morrow County annex the property into the fire district.