🌱 How a $13 million bill could reshape Milton-Freewater’s water future

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $13 million bill could reshape Milton-Freewater's water future

Also on today's calendar: AAUW 24th Annual Kitchen Tour and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• House passes $13 million measure to rebuild Milton-Freewater's water system (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Milton-Freewater is a step closer to a major overhaul of its aging water system after the U.S. House approved a bipartisan measure authorizing $13 million for a new Middle Reservoir and network upgrades. The bill still needs Senate approval and appropriations, but city leaders say it could prevent steep rate hikes for residents already paying about $80 a month for water and sewer.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton-Freewater

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• AAUW 24th Annual Kitchen Tour →
  The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center, 6 W Rose St, Walla Walla
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Riverside at McLoughlin →
  McLoughlin High School, 120 S Main St, Milton-Freewater
  6:30 pm
• McLoughlin vs Riverside →
  120 S Main St, Milton-Freewater
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Windrow Estate Winery →
  Milton-Freewater OR
  1:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 SW Eighth Avenue, Milton-Freewater
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• MS Vball @ Helix vs. Weston →
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  4:00 pm
• HS Vball @ Stanfield
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Powder Puff Football Game & Tailgate followed by Noise Parade →
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• MS Football @ Weston vs. Central →
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  4:00 pm
• HS Vball @ Nixyaawii
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  5:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 SW Eighth Avenue, Milton-Freewater
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• MS Vball @ Helix vs. Central →
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• MS Vball @ Echo
  Helix School Helix, OR 97835
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Homework Handyman LLC for all your contractor or handyman needs.
  Free bids, tons of references, and pictures galore. We are affordable and do quality work. Give me a call and let's get started. (509-205-4106) (Nextdoor Milton Freewater)

• J&J Snack Foods Corporation posted a job opening for Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift in Weston. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pendleton

• This Small PNW City Is Known As the 'Real West'—and It Has Cowboy Charm, a 100-year-old Rodeo, and Scenic Mountain Views (travelandleisure.com)
• Oregon Arts Commission awards $150,000 in learning grants to 15 organizations (ktvz.com)
• Eastern Oregon Regional Airport highlights $1.8M revenue, UAS growth in annual update (elkhornmediagroup.com)

Hermiston

• Hermiston council to vote on AWS water agreement (eastoregonian.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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