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Hermiston takes steps to accommodate massive data centers
Hermiston is making moves to accommodate the development of massive data centers.
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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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Hermiston High student attends selective soccer camp in Spain
Hermiston HS senior goalkeeper Giovanni Villarreal-Sotelo went to Spain to upgrade his soccer skills.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Mosquito activity triggers aerial spraying in rural Hermiston
A surge in mosquito activity prompted the West Umatilla Mosquito Control District to schedule aerial spraying northeast of ...
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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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Hermiston City Councils OKs annexation for apartment complex
Hermiston City Council on a split vote approves an annexation for an apartment complex.
Business
Oregon to install ‘executive’ SNAP error watchdogs after new federal aid restrictions
The state’s human services department anticipates that the largest chunk of federal cuts estimated to impact the agency ...
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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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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 ...
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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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Hermiston to take ownership of part of SE 10th Street
The city of Hermiston considers another move to expand vehicle access.
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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 ...
Oregon
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 ...
Business
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.
Education
Report logs sharp rise in child care capacity for Oregon preschoolers, less for infants
The findings point to success in public investments in care for children aged 3 to 5 Two years ...
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Umatilla County Fair features entertainers on the go
Meet Bill Robison, one of the strolling performers at the Umatilla County Fair.
Government
Oregon’s US Rep. Cliff Bentz outspent every House member on Trump inauguration weekend
Oregon's U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz racked up more than $16,000 worth of expenses for staff over three days ...
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Umatilla County Fair is for the birds
Hermiston High School student Nico Byrd shows his chicken at the Umatilla County Fair.
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Federal judge’s ruling on wolf protection has no immediate effect in Eastern Oregon
A federal judge on Tuesday, Aug. 5, ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider its decision ...
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Umatilla County Fair could lose money in 2025
Umatilla County officials forecast this year's county fair to lose money, but the fair also is a strong ...
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Forest Service starts public comment period for Blue Mountain forest plan revision process
The U.S. Forest Service has started a 60-day public comment period as part of its effort, which dates ...