Morning Pendleton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: AAUW 24th Annual Kitchen Tour and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 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) — Pendleton's rodeo heritage, underground tours, and lively downtown are getting the spotlight as a must-visit "Real West" destination, from the Round-Up and Let 'Er Buck Room to local steakhouses and breweries. For residents, it's a handy snapshot of how visitors see your town—and a reminder of events, shops, and hangouts that keep Pendleton's calendar packed year-round.
2. Eastern Oregon Regional Airport highlights $1.8M revenue, UAS growth in annual update (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Pendleton residents get a detailed look at how Eastern Oregon Regional Airport is growing, from a record $1.8 million in revenue to thousands of drone range operations and new hires. City leaders also heard concerns about Boutique Air's Essential Air Service performance, plus updates on hangar expansion, PFAS mitigation, and youth aviation programs like Young Eagles.
3. Oregon Arts Commission awards $150,000 in learning grants to 15 organizations (ktvz.com) — Pendleton schools are getting a boost in arts education thanks to new $10,000 state grants. The Pendleton Arts Center will bring a four-month paper and book arts project to more than 250 kindergarteners, while the Oregon East Symphony will offer 45 hours of after-school strings instruction for local fourth and fifth graders, expanding creative opportunities for young students.
4. 2026 Fall Poker Round Up Returns To Wildhorse This November (cardplayer.com) — Pendleton poker players and fans can look forward to the 2026 Fall Poker Round Up at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, running Nov. 5-15 with 16 events and $30,000 in added prize money. With buy-ins starting at $115 for satellites and multiple game formats, locals can either take a shot at the main event or enjoy side tournaments close to home.
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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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