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Nov 2, 2026 2:43

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Clear, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Monday: Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Monday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Patchy fog between 10pm and 4am, then patchy fog and patchy freezing fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Ross (19 mi, 0 acres); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained) and 2 more. Air quality: A Q I 65 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Pendleton station. Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 60 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Crash Sunday near Walla Walla kills Umatilla woman, injures 2. Reported by East Oregonian. The Washington State Patrol reported a 20-year-old Umatilla died Sunday, Nov. 1, after the car she was riding in crashed. Charges are pending against the car’s driver, Syrus K. Peppinger, 19, of Othello, Washington. Second: Halloween in downtown Pendleton in photos. Reported by East Oregonian. Trick-or-treaters swarmed downtown Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 31, as merchants handed out goodies of all sorts for Halloween. The East Oregonian captured some of the fun for a small photo gallery. Third: Drazan holds rally Saturday in Pendleton. Reported by East Oregonian. Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan’s campaign announced she will hold a rally Saturday, Oct. 31, in Pendleton. Drazan is in a tight race with Gov. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Pendleton. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 2:39

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday: Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers before 10am. Partly sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. Southeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Ross (19 mi, 0 acres); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained) and 2 more. Air quality: A Q I 70 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Pendleton station. Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 60 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Drazan supporters rally Saturday in Pendleton. Reported by East Oregonian. Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan stumped Saturday, Oct. 31, in Pendleton. Around a hundred supporters gathered for her rally in the big hangar at the Pendleton UAS Range. Second: ‘It’s only a matter of time’: A beetle that decimates ash trees has arrived in southeast Washington. Reported by OPB. Last month, arborist Isaac Long drove to a residence in Walla Walla County to see if he could save a green ash tree in the owner’s backyard. Based on how much the tree had defoliated, Long sensed it would probably have to be cut down. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 31, 2026 2:53

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog before 5am, then patchy fog and patchy freezing fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Saturday: Patchy fog and patchy freezing fog before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday: Patchy fog before 7am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday Night: Patchy fog between 1am and 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Air quality: A Q I 61 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Pendleton station. Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 61 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 30, 2026 2:23

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Northwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. East wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday: Patchy fog before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 61 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: EO’s newest reporter at home in Eastern Oregon. Reported by East Oregonian. When Annie Bostwick moved back home to Pendleton after graduating from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, the deciding factor was financial. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 29, 2026 3:00

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. East wind around 1 miles per hour. Thursday: Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 1 to 8 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. Northwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West wind around 3 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 64 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Pendleton Arts Commission seeking proposals for Brownfield Park mural. Reported by East Oregonian. The Pendleton Arts Commission is seeking proposals from emerging and established artists for a mural at Brownfield Park. There are two months left for artists to submit their proposals before the Dec. 31 deadline. Second: 25 percent of Umatilla County voters have returned their ballots. Reported by East Oregonian. With less than a week until election day, 25.36 percent of Umatilla County voters have returned their ballots. Third: Northeastern Oregon births: Oct. 28, 2026. Reported by East Oregonian. Recent births at hospitals in Northeastern Oregon CHI St. Anthony Hospital , Pendleton Oct. 25, 2026 HALES — Sydney Taylor and Jacob Hales, of Pendleton; a girl, Haydn Lee Hales. Also in the news. State board votes to strip Umatilla sheriff Terry Rowan of certification for 3 years due to DUI, dishonesty, from The Oregonian/OregonLive. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 28, 2026 3:17

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. South wind around 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday: A chance of rain showers before 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 29 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. South wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 1 to 8 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 1 to 6 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 61 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Two Umatilla County log truck drivers die in crash. Reported by East Oregonian. Two log truck drivers from Umatilla County died Monday, Oct. 26, after one truck crashed into the other. Oregon State Police reported troopers at approximately 5:54 a.m. Oct. Second: ‘It’s only a matter of time’: A beetle that decimates ash trees has arrived in southeast Washington. Reported by OPB. Last month, arborist Isaac Long drove to a residence in Walla Walla County to see if he could save a green ash tree in the owner’s backyard. Based on how much the tree had defoliated, Long sensed it would probably have to be cut down. Third: Minton wins Big 4 Rodeo’s ‘Best in the Northwest’ title. Reported by East Oregonian. Brushton Minton won the Big 4 Rodeo Association’s “Best in the Northwest” title for competing at the Kennewick Horse Heaven Round-Up, Walla Walla Frontier Days, Lewiston Roundup and the Pendleton Round-Up. Also in the news. Ag at BMCC in Pendleton gets big boost from industry partnership, from East Oregonian. Crafts, soup and nostalgia bring Weston together for 104th annual potato show, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 27, 2026 3:42

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. Southwest wind around 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 7 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 29 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 1 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 57 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Ag at BMCC in Pendleton gets big boost from industry partnership. Reported by East Oregonian. Blue Mountain Community College announced on Monday, Oct. 26, it received nearly $50,000 in contributions from an agricultural industry partnership that will benefit students. Second: Crafts, soup and nostalgia bring Weston together for 104th annual potato show. Reported by East Oregonian. Elliebeth Meadows, 27, understands the importance of bringing people together. The 104th annual Umatilla County Potato Show combines crafts, community and nostalgia to do just that. Third: Law enforcement nabs fleeing driver in Umatilla County. Reported by East Oregonian. A Georgia man faces several counts stemming from a police chase early Thursday, Oct. 22, that started in Morrow County and ended in Umatilla County. Also in the news. Election 2026: East Oregonian’s guide to the November election, from East Oregonian. Apply by Oct. 30 to help plan future of Pendleton’s schools, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 26, 2026 3:36

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Widespread frost and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 1 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 8 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. Southwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 7 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 55 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Election 2026: East Oregonian’s guide to the November election. Reported by East Oregonian. Everything on your ballot: local candidates, bond measures and how to return your ballot With the November midterm elections rapidly approaching, voters in Eastern Oregon are thinking about more than just national politics. Second: Apply by Oct. 30 to help plan future of Pendleton’s schools. Reported by East Oregonian. Friday, Oct. 30, is the deadline for community members to apply to serve on Pendleton School District’s new Long-Range Facility Planning Committee. Third: ‘It’s only a matter of time’: A beetle that decimates ash trees has arrived in southeast Washington. Reported by OPB. Last month, arborist Isaac Long drove to a residence in Walla Walla County to see if he could save a green ash tree in the owner’s backyard. Based on how much the tree had defoliated, Long sensed it would probably have to be cut down. Also in the news. Groups host free contra dance in Walla Walla, from East Oregonian. Wildhorse becomes 1st tribal casino with transformable seating system, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 25, 2026 3:26

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. Northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am, then widespread frost and patchy fog between 8am and 11am. Partly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. North wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Widespread frost and patchy fog between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: A chance of rain showers and patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 8am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 57 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Groups host free contra dance in Walla Walla. Reported by East Oregonian. The Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music and Whitman Social Dance Club are hosting a contra dance from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Whitman College’s Reid Campus Center Ballroom at 280 Boyer Ave. Second: Wildhorse becomes 1st tribal casino with transformable seating system. Reported by East Oregonian. Wildhorse Resort & Casino is working to provide an uplifting experience in 2027 at its new convention center and concert hall. Wildhorse announced Oct. Third: State board strips Umatilla County sheriff of certification for 3 years. Reported by East Oregonian. A state public safety board on Thursday, Oct. Also in the news. Pendleton Warming Station now open year-round, from East Oregonian. The National Park Service recognizes Pendleton as American World War II Heritage City, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 24, 2026 3:13

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Widespread frost. Mostly clear. Low around 25, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. Southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Saturday: Widespread frost before 11am. Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. East wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Patchy frost between 8pm and 11pm, then widespread frost and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. East wind around 5 miles per hour. Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am, then widespread frost and patchy fog between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 1 to 6 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Widespread frost and patchy fog between 11pm and 5am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Warning. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 60 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Oct 23, 2026 3:04

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. West wind around 10 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. West wind 6 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Friday Night: Widespread frost after 8pm. Mostly clear. Low around 25, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. South wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Saturday: Widespread frost before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Watch. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 64 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: State board strips Umatilla County sheriff of certification for 3 years. Reported by East Oregonian. A state public safety board on Thursday, Oct. Second: Pendleton Warming Station now open year-round. Reported by East Oregonian. The Pendleton Warming Station on Monday, Oct. 19, started accepting overnight guests year-round. Neighbor 2 Neighbor Pendleton operates the shelter at 715 SE Court Ave. Third: The National Park Service recognizes Pendleton as American World War II Heritage City. Reported by East Oregonian. Pendleton now is one of 48 cities with the title American World War II Heritage City . “This is a rare national honor,” Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Manager Dan Bandel said Oct. 20 at a Pendleton City Council meeting. Also in the news. Annual trunk-or-treat rolls out at BMCC in Pendleton, from East Oregonian. State board votes to strip Umatilla sheriff Terry Rowan of certification for 3 years due to DUI, dishonesty, from The Oregonian/OregonLive. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 22, 2026 3:17

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Wind around 0 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: Rain showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 22 miles per hour. Friday Night: Widespread frost after 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Air quality: A Q I 58 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Pendleton station. Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 51 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Pendleton Development Commission approves urban growth boundary expansion at May Park. Reported by East Oregonian. The Pendleton Development Commission at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, approved expanding the city’s urban renewal boundary to encompass the sports courts at May Park. Second: Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend comes to end. Reported by East Oregonian. The Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend is riding into the sunset. Third: Northeastern Oregon births: Oct. 21, 2026. Reported by East Oregonian. Recent births at hospitals in Northeastern Oregon CHI St. Anthony Hospital , Pendleton Oct. 12, 2026 KLEIN — Kya Lynn Klein, of Pendleton; and Vincent Bernard Klein, of Hermiston; a girl, Agnes Mae Klein. Oct. Also in the news. Historic Pendleton theater renovation ready for next step, from East Oregonian. Rock camp alumni to perform at Pendleton Center for the Arts, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 21, 2026 3:28

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of frost and patchy fog. Mostly clear. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. East wind around 1 miles per hour. Wednesday: Areas of frost and patchy fog before 11am. Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. North wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday: Rain showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); Paradise (45 mi, 9,656 acres, 86 percent contained). Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 51 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Historic Pendleton theater renovation ready for next step. Reported by East Oregonian. Andrew Picken paused to settle his emotions as he talked about restoring the Rivoli Theater in downtown Pendleton. Picken was speaking to a room full of supporters at a special luncheon on Oct. Second: Rock camp alumni to perform at Pendleton Center for the Arts. Reported by East Oregonian. The Pendleton Center for the Arts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a three-day event that will include a concert by alumni of its Rock & Roll Camp. The concert is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. Third: Disputa por los votos: Candidatas a la gobernación de Oregón hacen peregrinación política al Pendleton Round-Up. Reported by OPB. Las dos principales candidatas a la gobernación de Oregón estuvieron en Pendleton para asistir al famoso Round-Up , pero eso no quiere decir que estuvieran listas para subirse a la silla de montar. Also in the news. Fort Walla Walla Museum sets special Living History event, from East Oregonian. Election 2026: East Oregonian’s guide to the November election, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 20, 2026 2:55

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Good morning, Pendleton. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Pendleton, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. East wind around 2 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: North Cayuse (15 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Dorran Road (22 mi, 200 acres); Hagen (25 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained) and 1 more. Umatilla River at W Reservation Bndy near Pendleton: 51 cubic feet per second. Emigrant Springs SNOTEL (3,790 ft, 18 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Election 2026: East Oregonian’s guide to the November election. Reported by East Oregonian. Everything on your ballot: local candidates, bond measures and how to return your ballot With the November midterm elections rapidly approaching, voters in Eastern Oregon are thinking about more than just national politics. Second: Pendleton Development Commission considers funding for downtown association. Reported by East Oregonian. Pendleton Development Commission at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, considers renewing its funding for the Pendleton Downtown Association. The commission last year approved $100,000 for the association. Third: Pendleton School District responds to shooting at Bend school. Reported by East Oregonian. Following a shooting Thursday, Oct. Also in the news. Craft flour mill opens on Umatilla Indian Reservation. It could be a boon for Northwest wheat, from OPB. Cairnspring Mills and CTUIR celebrate grand opening of Blue Mountain Mill, from East Oregonian. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.