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🌱 How Station 2’s closure will affect fire and ambulance response

Pendleton, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Pendleton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Station 2’s closure will affect fire and ambulance response
  • How a Pendleton federal ruling advances a major groundwater contamination case
  • Why Pendleton stands out among Oregon’s college towns this year

Also on today's calendar: S.T.E.M Classes for the Family "Grow as we Go" - Pendleton, OR 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 48. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pendleton firefighters continuing to provide service as Fire Station 2 undergoes renovations (applevalleynewsnow.com) — Pendleton firefighters want residents to know that even though Fire Station 2 is closed for seismic and living-quarter upgrades, full fire and ambulance coverage in town will continue. Crews are operating from temporary quarters near the station to keep serving the Southgate area and the rest of Pendleton while construction improves long-term safety and staffing needs.
   

2. Judge clears way for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater lawsuit to proceed (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Pendleton residents should know a federal judge has allowed a major groundwater contamination lawsuit affecting Morrow and Umatilla counties to move forward, with proceedings tied to the Pendleton federal courthouse. The case alleges several large industrial and agricultural operations contributed to unsafe nitrate levels in local drinking water, and a jury trial is set for May 2027.
   

3. 10 Oregon College Towns Worth Exploring on a 2026 Weekend Trip (myfamilytravels.com) — Pendleton is spotlighted as a distinctive Oregon college town, blending Blue Mountain Community College’s energy with deep Western heritage. The piece encourages 2026 weekend visitors to experience the Pendleton Round-Up, tour Pendleton Woolen Mills, explore the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, and enjoy walks along the Umatilla River, positioning the city as a gritty, authentic alternative to more polished tourist spots.
   

4. United Way cancels 2026 Charity Golf Tournament (eastoregonian.com) — United Way of the Blue Mountains, based in Pendleton, has canceled its June 18 Charity Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser for local programs in Umatilla and Morrow counties. The long-running event at Wildhorse Golf Course will return June 18, 2027, so the nonprofit is exploring other ways to support children, families, and seniors in the region.
   

5. Brush fire near Highway 730 prompts evacuations in Umatilla (nbcrightnow.com) — A fast-moving brush fire near Highway 730 in Umatilla burned about 10 acres Tuesday, destroying several structures and forcing evacuations, while Pendleton Fire crews assisted there and on a separate 300-acre grass fire to the south. Multiple agencies contained the Highway 730 blaze by early evening, and no injuries were reported as crews continued mop-up overnight.
   

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  • Missing from SE Kirk, Pendleton.
    One year old, neutered, inside/outside cat. REM is very loving. Could have got into someone’s out building, garage, or followed someone home. Last… (Nextdoor SW Nye/Tutuilla)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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