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Project aims to trap CO2 in basalt rock cavities

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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 ...

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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.

Fire district battles pair of fires

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

More than 100 turn out in Hermiston to protest President Trump

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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 ...

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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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Community Paramedicine program helps community's most vulnerable

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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.

Boardman aims to create downtown area

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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, ...

CDA to lease igloos for commercial and industrial storage

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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 ...

Future of Hermiston Carnegie building

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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 ...