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Cyberattack sidelines hearing on Columbia River dams

PORTLAND — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has postponed a public hearing scheduled for Monday, April 21,…

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Umatilla County, Port of Umatilla and CDA close to final deal in lawsuit

UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — The Port of Umatilla and Umatilla County hope to reach an agreement within the…

Agriculture

Wolf population up 15% in 2024

SALEM — Oregon’s estimated wolf population grew by about 15% in 2024, rising from 178 to 204 animals,…

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Umatilla robotics team earns spirit award at regional competition

UMATILLA — Umatilla High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition team, 4125 Confidential, competed in a regional event in early…

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Umatilla parents put school meals to the test

UMATILLA — The Umatilla School District's Nutrition Team at McNary Heights Elementary School's parent-teacher conferences the week of…

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Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward

A bipartisan bill moving through the Oregon Senate would prohibit private utilities from recovering wildfire costs from customers…

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Oregon gun owners ask state supreme court to shoot down Measure 114

Two Harney County gun owners are asking the Oregon Supreme Court to weigh in on Measure 114, the…

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Hermiston prepares to buy land to realign Ott Road

HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council at its meeting Monday, April 14, gave City Manager Byron Smith authorization…

Agriculture

“If you’re wondering if you should call, call”

LA GRANDE — Being a producer is hard work. This is something officials from Oregon State University Extension…

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Bonneville Power, Umatilla Electric celebrate new substation

BOARDMAN — Bonneville Power Administration and Umatilla Electric Cooperative celebrated a new high-voltage energy transmission substation in Boardman…

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