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Congratulations to
East Oregonian
Reporter
Kathy Aney!
2017 Employee of the Year
Pendleton Chamber of Commerce
First Citizens Banquet
"Her photographs tell stories. Her articles paint a rich portrait of their
subjects. Due to her enthusiasm for storytelling, East Oregonian
readers get to know the people, places, triumphs and challenges of
Umatilla County.”
— Kathryn B. Brown, Publisher
"Kathy takes joy in her job and gives joy to her readers and
everyone she works with. She is without doubt the ideal
employee and a critical part of the Pendleton community."
— Daniel Wattenburger, Managing Editor
“Kathy’s approach to reporting is a search for understanding,
compassion for the individual, and written stories that convey the
unique character of her subjects.”
— Camille Preus, President, Blue Mountain Community College
“I know many people who, like me, look forward to reading
whatever Kathy has to write in our local newspaper. She is the kind
of news writer who makes the East Oregonian and the city of
Pendleton look amazing in the eyes of people near and far away.”
— W. Marc Mullins, Senior Pastor, First Christian Church
February 2018