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City of Hermiston says majority complying with business license program
It’s been nearly 10 months since Hermiston implemented its business license program, and the city’s finance director said ...
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Hermiston High grad opens his own business at 22
When Anthony Villegas was in Hermiston High School, he wanted to some day run his dad’s business. Three ...
Agriculture
Oregon’s first sage grouse ‘conservation bank’ operating
Landowners in Baker, Malheur counties can sell credits to developers whose projects would harm sage grouse Developers who ...
Government
E. Oregonians, food banks brace for delay in food stamp benefits
SNAP payments will be delayed if federal government shutdown continues into November.
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Baker County rancher and Oregon Cattlemen’s Association president reflects on Trump administration’s plan to boost beef industry
Matt McElligott was in the mountains, moving his cattle off summer range in the brilliant sunshine of Indian ...
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Shutdown pauses carbon storage project in Hermiston
A project to capture carbon dioxide and bury it a mile underground in Hermiston came to a halt ...
Business
Oregon urges payment flexibility under government shutdown
Insurance companies and financial institutions should give Oregonians affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown more time and ...
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Oregon National Guard advances drone capabilities
The Rees Training Center near Hermiston hosted key trainings in September on drones.
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Fire district battles 2 Hermiston fires Oct. 17
HERMISTON — Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 had a busy Friday, Oct. 17. The first incident occurred ...
Business
SNAP food and nutrition assistance to Oregonians runs out at the end of October
USDA officials notified states that funding for SNAP benefits would be frozen in November due to the government ...
Community News
Service Organization Fair in Hermiston works to make connections
Fifty organizations participated Oct. 16 the Service Organization Fair in Hermiston.
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It’s time for spooky season!
Towns across our region are gearing up for Halloween and fall-related activities. Read on to learn about all ...
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Crowd turns out in Hermiston for ‘No Kings’ protest
Well more than 100 people in Hermiston joined protesters around the nation on Saturday, Oct. 18, to protest ...
Government
Thousands of Oregonians expected to attend ‘No Kings’ protests Oct. 18
Amid international attention and the prospect of federal troops being deployed into the state, demonstrators in Oregon say ...
Climate
Renewed legal battle ramps up over Columbia Basin dams and salmon
Environmental groups and others want to see hydropower operations changed to favor fish survival. Utility groups warn of ...
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Helping the most vulnerable in Umatilla and Morrow counties
Everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, especially those without a strong support network.
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Boardman aims to create ‘welcoming, walkable downtown’
When work concludes on Boardman’s South Main Street, not only will there be a new and improved street, ...
News
CDA offering to lease igloos for commercial, industrial storage
The Columbia Development Authority is offering igloos for lease the former Umatilla Chemical Depot land.
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Ag’s conundrum: An illegal, irreplaceable workforce
PROSSER, Wash. — It’s harvest time and Central Washington farmer Jim Willard is short apple pickers. He doesn’t ...
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Recall of Umatilla mayor moves to verification stage
The Umatilla County Elections Office is verifying signatures in the city of Umatilla’s recall petition against Mayor Caden ...
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Researchers develop AI tool to predict avocado freshness
A new artificial intelligence tool for smart phones will help consumers predict avocado ripeness. The tool should be ...
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Hermiston seeks input on future of Carnegie building
The city of Hermiston is seeking the public’s input on the future of the Carnegie library building.
Business
The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in
A regional electricity market could provide benefits, but state leaders say the details matter. For years, Western ...
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ODFW urges residents to take precautions to avoid attracting black bears
Bears are especially enticed by any food source during the fall as they prepare for winter The Oregon ...
Government
Grant money for local park, recreation projects open to Oregon cities, counties until Nov. 17
Local governments in Oregon have until Nov. 17 to apply for grants that can help pay for park ...