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• Richard Turrell Service Set July 14, 2026
  Richard C. Turrell of Lexington died on July 9, 2026 in Heppner at the age of 78. He was born on July 13, 1947 in Albany to Frederick and Lila Turrell. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Heppner Elks Lodge #358. Please share memories of […]
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• Georgia Linn Service Set July 14, 2026
  Georgia Linn of Stanfield died on July 8, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 81. She was born on Sept. 26, 1944 in San Diego, Calif. to Albert and Marion Scheid Czarny. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hermiston. Please […]
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• Carolyn Bullock Passes Away at 81 July 14, 2026
  The quiet thread woven through Carolyn’s life began long before anyone else recognized it. God first made room for Carolyn through His grace. In response to that grace, Carolyn intentionally made room for God each day through prayer, Bible study, worship, and surrender to Jesus Christ. As she walked with Him, He enlarged her heart, […]
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• Hermiston’s Zumwalt selected for National Youth Leadership Council July 14, 2026
  HERMISTON, Ore.- Peightin Zumwalt, of Hermiston, made history this summer at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour, June 14-20, in Washington, D.C. Zumwalt became the first-ever Youth Tour delegate representing Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) to be selected to serve on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Leadership Council (YLC). “Peightin’s selection […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Remember boating, dam safety on local rivers this summer July 13, 2026
  UMATILLA, Ore.-A recent close call for some boaters near McNary Dam is a reminder of the importance of boating safety this summer. A recreational boat drifted into a restricted area near McNary Dam on July 6, prompting the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which operates the dam, to initiate […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Gladys Ruloph Passes Away at 79 July 13, 2026
  Gladys E. Ruloph of Stanfield died on July 10, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 79. She was born on July 23, 1943 in Sunnyside, Wash. Gladys managed and cashiered at several area service stations and later in life was a greeter at Walmart and was known as the “Candy Lady.” She enjoyed movies […]
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• Vanessa Dunmeyer Passes Away at 34 July 13, 2026
  Vanessa Ashley Dunmeyer passed away at her home in Hermiston on July 8, 2026 at the age of 34. She was born on July 22, 1991 in Yuba City, Calif. Vanessa was a loving mother to her daughter, Iyanah Dunmeyer and her son, Kash Sabin, who were the center of her world. Her greatest joy […]
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• Epson Tour pros to lead free youth golf clinics at Wildhorse Resort and Casino in August July 10, 2026
  PENDLETON, Ore.-Wildhorse Resort and Casino will host two free youth golf clinics as part of the Epson Tour’s 2026 Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic in August. “Every year, we look forward to the inspiration and joy these clinics bring to local families,” said Gary E. George, CEO of Wildhorse Resort & Casino. “These opportunities allow tribal […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Pendleton artists invited to submit works for Art in City Hall exhibit July 10, 2026
  PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton Arts Commission is looking for local artists interested in displaying their work in City Hall. Art in City Hall is a new Pendleton Arts Commission program that will provide artists who live and work in Pendleton with the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public space. “The Art in City Hall […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• C2 Fashion now open in Umatilla Business Center July 10, 2026
  UMATILLA, Ore.-C2 Fashion inside the Umatilla Business Center has been open for almost a month now, providing an affordable, local option for fashion apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women. “We bring city trends to the small town for those who want options to dress up,” said Coli Amaya, owner of C2. “We offer […]
  By Michael LeCompte