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AARP Oregon addresses the state’s shifting age demographic
AARP Oregon's 2025 Age-Friendly Oregon Summit on Sept. 18 will feature Morrow County Commissioner David Sykes.
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Get ready, Blazer fans, Rip City Rally is coming to Pendleton
Bring your Rip City spirit to Pendleton. The Rip City Rally is back for its 11th year with ...
Agriculture
Echo Corn Maze celebrates 10 years
Fall vibes will be at an all-time high during the Echo Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch’s 10th year ...
Local News
Oregon Guard members train for sniper competition
The Oregon National Guard provided this feature on Oregon sniper teams competed in early September at the Raymond ...
Agriculture
Tariffs put Eastern Oregon potato industry on edge
Potato industry leaders warn new tariffs could lead to higher costs for fertilizer and equipment for growers and ...
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Elections
Bentz defends ending in-person town halls, citing ‘rude, demeaning behavior’
Oregon Congressman last had in-person town hall in February Amid criticism from constituents and other members of the ...
Business
Another hydrogen developer exits regional clean energy project
Partners Portland General Electric and Mitsubishi Power stopped their plans for a hydrogen fuel facility near Boardman.
Community
Organizers seek vendors for events in Lexington, Hermiston
Vendors are being sought for events at Broken Spoke and the Holly Rebekah Lodge, both in Lexington, and ...
Local News
Hermiston opens doors to apartment development
Hermiston looks to get a market-rate apartment complex, which would help address a key housing need for the ...
Business
Oregon transportation tax vote and layoffs delayed because of senator’s health
With a key Democratic senator recovering from surgery, the Oregon Senate will delay a planned vote on a ...
Public Safety
911’s hidden emergency
A former firefighter writing for High Country News makes the case for the need for community paramedicine, wrapping ...
Community News
‘Getting to Know Dementia’ workshop series set for Hermiston
A six-part workshop on understanding dementia runs in October and November in Hermiston.
Environment
How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State’s Wildfire Risk Map
After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. ...
Business
Hermiston’s annual Service Organization Fair gearing up
The next Service Organization Fair in Hermiston is Oct. 16.
Government
Morrow County approves new human resources hire
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a new senior human resources director during a special session Friday ...
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Government
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife updated its wildlife action plan, adding hundreds of new species in ...
Community News
Hermiston woman takes on the Mongol Derby
What does it take to compete in one of the world’s toughest horse races? Hermiston’s Olivia Hankel took ...
Agriculture
Boardman residents start group on nitrate pollution
Residents of Boardman’s West Glen neighborhood have created a new group to publicize concerns about the area’s high ...
Local News
Bentz discusses ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ executive power
Bentz stopped into the Blue Mountain Eagle in John Day to discuss the Medicaid cuts, immigration, presidential power ...
Government
Umatilla resident files petition to recall mayor
After filing a lawsuit against the city, Umatilla Mayor Caden Sipe is facing potential backlash from residents.
Business
Oregon economy slows, will take $888 million revenue hit in next two years from Trump budget
The $472 million that Oregon lawmakers set aside to help buffer losses from the federal tax and spending ...
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Hermiston takes steps to accommodate massive data centers
Hermiston is making moves to accommodate the development of massive data centers.
Government
Oregon’s lone Congressional Republican Rep. Bentz mum on public events during August recess
Oregon’s seven Congressional Democrats will collectively clock six dozen town halls, roundtables and constituent meetings before returning to ...
Government
Oregon lawmakers to hear from public on new transportation bill ahead of special session
Joint Interim Committee on Transportation Funding to hold public hearing on Monday Lawmakers on Monday will hear feedback ...