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🌱 Umatilla County remains under statewide drought emergency as five more counties join.

Umatilla, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Umatilla County remains under statewide drought emergency as five more counties join.
  • Echo mayor recalled—what Umatilla County’s certification means next
  • Why United Way suddenly canceled its big golf fundraiser for Umatilla

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 46 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Counties Added To Drought Declaration (iheart.com) — Oregon has now placed 17 counties under drought emergency, adding Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, and Malheur while Umatilla County remains under an earlier declaration from March. For Umatilla residents, this confirms ongoing drought status, meaning state agencies can keep prioritizing water assistance, monitoring supplies, and preparing for heightened wildfire risk and impacts on farms, ranches, and drinking water.
   

• Echo voters recall mayor (eastoregonian.com) — Echo voters have recalled Mayor Chad Ray in a June 9 special election overseen by the Umatilla County Elections Department, with council president Berlyn Anderson set to serve as acting mayor once results are certified. City leaders say services, budgets, and infrastructure work will continue uninterrupted while the council decides whether to appoint a new mayor or keep Anderson in the role.
   

• United Way cancels 2026 Charity Golf Tournament (eastoregonian.com) — United Way of the Blue Mountains has canceled its June 18 Charity Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser that supports programs across Umatilla and Morrow counties. The long-running event has helped fund early literacy, student support, and local nonprofits, and organizers plan to bring it back on June 18, 2027, at Wildhorse Golf Course in Mission.
   

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