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GCSO DEPUTY COALWELL RESCUES NEWBORN CALF

CANYON CITY - Everyone loves a happy ending! This newborn calf was found by Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy Savannah Coalwell around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, lying in the middle of Marysville Road out of Canyon City. 

Deputy Coalwell rescued the calf, placing it in the safety of her patrol vehicle. The owner was located, and the baby was reunited with its home.

GCSO DEPUTY COALWELL RESCUES NEWBORN CALF

CANYON CITY - Everyone loves a happy ending! This newborn calf was found by Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy Savannah Coalwell around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, lying in the middle of Marysville Road out of Canyon City. Deputy Coalwell rescued the calf, placing it in the safety of her patrol vehicle. The owner was located, and the baby was reunited with its home. ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to Deputy Coalwell and the calf's happy family on a wonderful reunion! 🎉🎈🎊

Thank you ❤❤ Hope the little one makes it 👏♥️🙏

Good job Savanna

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What’s the age range for JOAD?

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Property sale forces closure of Hermiston Raceway

HERMISTON – Hermiston Raceway officials announced Saturday the facility is closing before the green flag waves for the 2025 season.

According to a post on Hermiston Raceway’s Facebook page, Greg Walden (not the former congressman), the owner, recently received a letter that the landowner has sold the property and the raceway must vacate the property by Wednesday, Jan. 15.

“To say I was caught off guard is an understatement,” the post on the Hermiston Raceway’s Facebook page reads. “We had a verbal agreement to continue in 2025 and were getting a plan together to purchase the facility. We had 10 events planned and were looking forward to a promising 2025 season. But as things stand, it seems we have already held our final event.”

The Walden family has a long history with race tracks. Greg Walden, a former race car driver, started racing when he was 16 when his father, Wayne, owned the Tri-City Raceway before selling it in 1998. Greg took over the Hermiston Raceway in 2018.

“Despite this gut-wrenching end, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the drivers, sponsors, and fans who supported us throughout the years,” the Facebook post states. “You helped make Hermiston Raceway a success, and for that, we are forever grateful.”

Hermiston Raceway’s signature events will be added to the existing schedule at Tri-City Raceway, where an 11 event schedule is planned for the 2025 season.

Photo via Hermiston Raceway

Property sale forces closure of Hermiston Raceway

HERMISTON – Hermiston Raceway officials announced Saturday the facility is closing before the green flag waves for the 2025 season.According to a post on Hermiston Raceway’s Facebook page, Greg Walden (not the former congressman), the owner, recently received a letter that the landowner has sold the property and the raceway must vacate the property by Wednesday, Jan. 15.“To say I was caught off guard is an understatement,” the post on the Hermiston Raceway’s Facebook page reads. “We had a verbal agreement to continue in 2025 and were getting a plan together to purchase the facility. We had 10 events planned and were looking forward to a promising 2025 season. But as things stand, it seems we have already held our final event.”The Walden family has a long history with race tracks. Greg Walden, a former race car driver, started racing when he was 16 when his father, Wayne, owned the Tri-City Raceway before selling it in 1998. Greg took over the Hermiston Raceway in 2018.“Despite this gut-wrenching end, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the drivers, sponsors, and fans who supported us throughout the years,” the Facebook post states. “You helped make Hermiston Raceway a success, and for that, we are forever grateful.”Hermiston Raceway’s signature events will be added to the existing schedule at Tri-City Raceway, where an 11 event schedule is planned for the 2025 season.Photo via Hermiston Raceway ... See MoreSee Less

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Probably need to make room for another Amazon.

Money talks 💯

It's really sad to see these local tracks go away forever. I have never been to this track but I grew up going to the Monroe raceway and skagit speedway.

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CPHS names Devon Bouvier as new head football coach

COLLEGE PLACE – College Place High School plans to hire Devon Bouvier as the new head football coach for the Hawks, pending board approval later this month.

Bouvier started at Kennewick High School and played baseball at Western Oregon University. He also coached in the Tri-Cities.

He is currently a STEM teacher, head baseball coach, and middle school basketball coach. His baseball teams have won South Central Athletic Conference championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Bouvier has been an offensive assistant for the football team, improving the team’s offense.

Photo via College Place Public Schools

CPHS names Devon Bouvier as new head football coach

COLLEGE PLACE – College Place High School plans to hire Devon Bouvier as the new head football coach for the Hawks, pending board approval later this month.Bouvier started at Kennewick High School and played baseball at Western Oregon University. He also coached in the Tri-Cities.He is currently a STEM teacher, head baseball coach, and middle school basketball coach. His baseball teams have won South Central Athletic Conference championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023.Bouvier has been an offensive assistant for the football team, improving the team’s offense.Photo via College Place Public Schools ... See MoreSee Less

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