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šŸŒ± How Umatillaā€™s own World Cup stat man is rebuilding local sports coverage

Umatilla, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Umatillaā€™s own World Cup stat man is rebuilding local sports coverage
  • Discover the sandy Columbia River ā€œbeachā€ just minutes east of Umatilla
  • Could your Umatilla-area project qualify for a Rapid Response Grant?

Also on today's calendar: Farm-City Pro Rodeo and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 101 and low of 61 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 104, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Hazy and sweltering heat, with a high of 101 and low of 64 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ 'Voice of the Hermiston Bulldogs' part of World Cup broadcasts this summer (northeastoregonnow.com) ā€” Umatilla resident and longtime ā€œVoice of the Hermiston Bulldogsā€ Erick Olson just wrapped up a major role on Foxā€™s World Cup broadcast team, then turned his focus back home. While still working at Umatilla High School and coaching softball, heā€™s rebuilding local sports coverage online after KOHUā€™s shutdown, aiming to keep telling positive stories about Umatilla and Hermiston athletes and events.
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ā€¢ This Oregon Swimming Park Feels Like A Beach Getaway Without The Shore (myfamilytravels.com) ā€” If you live in or near Umatilla, a full-sand ā€œbeachā€ day is just 10.5 miles east along Highway 730 at Sand Station Recreation Area on the Columbia River. This Corps-managed site offers eight acres of sandy shoreline, calm swimming water, picnic tables with grills, and views toward Wallula Gap. Itā€™s a free, low-key spot for families, paddlers, and anyone craving a coastal-style escape without the drive.
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ā€¢ Submit Applications for Rapid Response Grants (Washington and Oregon) (fundsforngos.org) ā€” Organizations in Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation can apply year-round for Wildhorse Foundation Rapid Response Grants of up to $1,500. These one-year awards support urgent needs, not routine events or operating budgets, and follow the foundationā€™s regular grant standards. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and Native organizations serving the tribesā€™ northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington homeland.
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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Friday August 14
  • Jeffrey East ā†’
    Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W Orchard Ave, Hermiston
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 11
  • Registration grades 7-12
    Umatilla SD 7 Umatilla, OR 97882
    8:00 am
    • Thursday August 13
  • Umatilla School Board Meeting
    Umatilla SD 7 1001 6th St, Umatilla, OR 97882, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 15
  • Farm-City Pro Rodeo ā†’
    Umatilla County Fair, 1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston
    7:00 pm

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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Wheat crop defies deepening drought in Umatilla, Morrow counties (eastoregonian.com)
  • Mount Hood Meadows evacuates as wildfires continue to burn across Oregon (oregonlive.com)
  • Wildfire smoke triggers unhealthy air quality alerts across eastern Oregon, Washington (elkhornmediagroup.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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