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šŸŒ± How a former Pendleton Rite Aid could power your next EV trip

Pendleton, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Pendleton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Pendleton Rite Aid could power your next EV trip
  • How Pendletonā€™s award-winning wastewater project could protect your future utility bills
  • Pendleton ag leader earns one of OSUā€™s highest lifetime honors

Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik - Americana/Folk with Nordic Roots at Great Pacific and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Tesla planning EV charging hub at former Rite Aid site in Pendleton (elkhornmediagroup.com) ā€” Pendleton drivers could soon see a new Tesla fastā€‘charging hub in the parking lot of the former Rite Aid on Southwest 20th Street, funded through a federal NEVI grant. The project, still under negotiation with the property owner, would add eight chargers and complements another new hub planned at Loveā€™s in Boardman, helping fill rural gaps in Oregonā€™s EV network.
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2. Pendleton receives Award for Excellence from League of Oregon Cities (northeastoregonnow.com) ā€” Pendleton has just earned a statewide Award for Excellence for its innovative Wastewater Treatment Resource Recovery Facility, highlighted during the League of Oregon Cities conference held at the Pendleton Convention Center. The project uses solar, battery storage, and creative financing to modernize essential infrastructure, protect ratepayers, and move the city toward its net-zero energy goals.
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3. Oregon State University names new Diamond Pioneer Registry members (capitalpress.com) ā€” Pendletonā€™s own Don Wysocki has been named to Oregon State Universityā€™s Diamond Pioneer Registry for his longtime leadership with OSU Extension and the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center in Umatilla County. He joins 23 other honorees from across Oregon recognized for lifetime contributions to agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities that shape the stateā€™s food and farm economy.
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4. Five-dollar per gallon gas becoming more common in Oregon, Washington (elkhornmediagroup.com) ā€” Pendleton drivers are still paying under $5 per gallon, with regular gas averaging about $4.87 locally while Oregonā€™s statewide average has climbed to $5.10. The story compares Pendletonā€™s prices with other eastern Oregon counties, higher-cost parts of Oregon and Washington, and national leaders like California and Oklahoma.
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šŸ“ø Around Pendleton

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Pendleton

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday May 2
  • Clue On Stage ā†’
    Blue Mountain Community College, Umatilla Hall, 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton
    2:00 pm

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šŸ“£ Pendleton Shout Outs!

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday May 5
  • Art Show ā€“ Opening Night
    Pendleton High Pendleton, OR 97801
    5:30 pm
  • Art Show - Opening Night
    PENDLETON SD 16 Pendleton, OR 97801
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday May 6
  • Broadmay Concert
    PHS Auditorium Pendleton, OR 97801
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday June 7
  • OES Summer Concert 2026 ā†’
    Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton
    2:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Pendleton. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Pendleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pendleton here.

Ok Pendleton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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