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Oregon counties to choose solar farm siting path
By the end of the year, counties in Oregon have to decide whether to opt out of a ...
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Government
Bentz plans to meet with small groups on district tour instead of large town halls
Rep. Cliff Bentz met with constituents on Aug. 19 in The Dalles, where they pressed him on Medicaid ...
Community News
Filmmakers undertaking Bigfoot-sized project in La Grande
Filmmakers Zach Green and Devin O’Rourke want to make their next project, “Bad Day For Bigfoot,” in La Grande.
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CTUIR-backed project in Union County receives $22 million
A stretch of private land has long separated the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest on the east and west side of ...
Government
Milton-Freewater residents have grave concerns about bridge closure
The closure of Cemetery Bridge in Milton-Freewater means hardships when it comes to funerals at the city's public ...
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Neighbors for a Better Pendleton proposal sparks opposition
A local group at the Aug. 19 Pendleton City Council meeting plans to present a proposal to limit ...
Agriculture
Boardman firefighters trained on grain rescues
Boardman Fire Rescue District officially is ready to save people from grain silo incidents after an Aug. 14 ...
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UPDATE: Athena-Weston SD places $15.2M bond on ballot
Voters in the Athena-Weston School District will decide in the November general election whether to approve a $15.2 ...
Community News
Project PATH reports progress in latest report
The project to help address homelessness in Umatilla County gave a recent update to the Hermiston City Council.
Community
Pendleton demonstration asks people to ‘be brave with us’
A small group of people held signs Aug. 15 on the Goad Road overpass near Pendleton.
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Morrow County courthouse funding total clarified as $2.535 million
Morrow County will receive $2.535 million in state funding for its courthouse project, rather than the $5 million ...
Local
Forest Service temporarily blocks proposals to reduce public access on national forests in Oregon, Washington
Proposals to reduce public access on national forests in Oregon and Washington are on a hold.
Public Safety
Armed robbery and crash rock Pendleton neighborhood
Pendleton neighbors described what could be a scene out of an action movie following an armed robbery Aug. ...
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Milton-Freewater’s Cemetery Bridge now off limits
Cemetery Bridge in Milton-Freewater is off limits after state inspectors deemed the structure needs to be replaced.
Community
Sounds of summer: Pendleton Rock & Roll Camp in photo
Check out our photo gallery for a behind-the-scenes look at Pendleton Rock & Roll Camp, where young musicians ...
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Pendleton’s hot dog showdown is back and hungrier than ever
Pendleton's Hot Dog Eating Contest is back, and the reigning champion is fired up to defend his crown.
Business
Chipotle Mexican Grill opening soon in Hermiston
Locals say they are keen for Chipotle Mexican Grill to open its new restaurant in Hermiston.
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Say bye-bye to mattresses in Hermiston
Umatilla County residents can dispose of mattresses during a free recycling event at the Umatilla County Fair office ...
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InterMountain Education Service District employee sues his employer
An InterMountain Education Service District employee is suing the district, claiming an order to remove certain books from ...
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Bids soar past $20K at the Umatilla County Youth Livestock Auction
HERMISTON — Bids for some animals at the Umatilla County Fair Youth Livestock Auction reached into the tens ...
News
Port of Morrow wastewater lagoons on schedule
The Port of Morrow confirmed it’s on track to have operational wastewater storage lagoons before winter starts.
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Old Pendleton City Hall gets facelift
The former Pendleton City Hall is set for a major makeover, with plans for housing and hospitality that ...
Community
Scenes of the 2025 Umatilla County Fair
East Oregonian intern Lucas Hellberg captured a few shots of the final day of the 2025 Umatilla County ...
Wildfires
PacifiCorp opens new wildfire intelligence center in Medford
PacifiCorp opened its new willdfire intelligence center in Medford to monitor the company's six-state area when it comes ...
Community News
Hermiston’s Farm-City Pro Rodeo rides high after 4 decades
Hermiston's Farm-City Pro Rodeo's purse ranks in the 15 for pay in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.