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Burrowing owl population near Hermiston still doing well

HERMISTON — Deep in the sandy terrain of Rees Training Center, a small owl with bright yellow eyes ... Read more

Community

Graphic novelist Dale Hom takes stage in Pendleton

PENDLETON — Anyone can celebrate the written word as part of a virtual monthly series featuring authors writing ... Read more

Government

Umatilla residents submit complaints about city manager

UMATILLA — A group of about 20 residents of the city of Umatilla submitted a series of complaints ... Read more

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Jackalope Jamboree lineup rocks out in Pendleton

Jackalope Jamboree returns to Pendleton, with attendees dancing and singing along to many of the artists performing. Read more

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BMCC supports Clackamas President on 1,500-mile run

PENDLETON — On Monday morning, June 23, supporters of statewide community colleges participated in a sendoff of Clackamas ... Read more

Breaking News

UPDATE: Major Oregon transportation bill heads back to committee

SALEM — A statewide transportation bill, HB 2025, has been taken off the floor of the state’s House ... Read more

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High card decides fire district race in Umatilla County

PENDLETON — Umatilla County commissioners and staff gathered Wednesday morning, June 25, to watch two people cut a ... Read more

Local News

BMCC adopts increased budget

PENDLETON — Blue Mountain Community College’s Board of Education adopted a 2025-26 fiscal year budget Wednesday, June 18 ... Read more

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Ace may be high, but voter turnout was low

PENDLETON — A tied race in the McKay Dam Fire District is about to get a winner — ... Read more

Local News

Oregon teacher commission investigates Boardman mayor

BOARDMAN — Windy River Elementary School sixth grade teacher and Boardman Mayor Paul Keefer is the subject of ... Read more

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