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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…

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…

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Hermiston wildfire again under local management

HERMISTON — The fast-moving wildfire that sparked the afternoon of July 2 north of Hermiston stood at near…

Business

Stanfield restaurant gets spotlight in YouTube series

STANFIELD — One of Stanfield’s favorite local hangouts is getting ready for its close-up when “America’s Best Restaurants”…

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UPDATE: Evacuation levels for wildfire near Hermiston downgraded

HERMISTON — The evacuation levels for people in the area of the wildfire near Hermiston now sit at…

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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 2, narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called…

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UPDATE: Wildfire near Hermiston prompts mobilizing 4 task forces

HERMISTON — The fast-moving, wind-driven fire near Hermiston has prompted the Oregon State Fire Marshal to mobilize four…

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Morrow County Health District responds to federal $1.5M lawsuit

PENDLETON – The attorney for the Morrow County Health District and its former CEO has filed a response…

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Watch free summer movies under the stars in Hermiston

HERMISTON — Popcorn, a blanket and a movie under the stars — Hermiston families can enjoy all that…

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Boardman community BBQ seeks special ingredient: volunteers

Free food, informational booths, games, raffles and children's activities are featured during the Community BBQ hosted by Columbia…

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