Eastern Oregon

Making connections: A big-bucks federal program aims to extend high-speed internet access to every corner of Oregon

Ed Negus, a Vietnam veteran who lives in Prairie City, has a doctor’s appointment at the VA clinic…

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Death with Dignity Act deaths increased 50% across Eastern Oregon

SALEM — The number of Eastern Oregonians diagnosed with terminal illnesses who ended their lives by taking a…

Eastern Oregon

Puppies raised inside Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution start their training

PENDLETON — At just 10 weeks old, puppies raised inside Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, Pendleton, knew their names,…

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Delivery delays: Critics of new Postal Service policy say it could slow mail delivery, especially in rural Oregon

BAKER CITY — A U.S. Postal Service policy that took effect in late February in Oregon means outgoing…

Eastern Oregon

Over the Blues: Hat Rock State Park offers desert beauty

It’s not the tallest, like Mount Everest. The deepest, like Hells Canyon. Or the biggest, like the Pacific…

Eastern Oregon

Getting a jump on housing: Governor’s council wraps up busy year with recommendations

PENDLETON — The word was out: Gov. Tina Kotek wanted to form an advisory committee to brainstorm ways…

Eastern Oregon

Reward rises to $4,500 in poaching of bighorn ram in Baker County

BAKER CITY — The reward has increased from $2,500 to $4,500 for information leading to the person who…

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Ski races planned at Anthony Lakes

ANTHONY LAKES — Snow keeps falling at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort and that’s good news for a pair…

Eastern Oregon

Day-use visits nearly set record at state parks in 2023

SALEM — Oregon state parks attracted a near-record number of day visitors in 2023, and the number of…

Eastern Oregon

Gas prices in Northeast Oregon below state average

BAKER CITY — Gasoline prices in Northeast Oregon are the among the lowest in the state as refinery…

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