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Feds charge Umatilla man for child sex crimes, hoax threats

PORTLAND — A Umatilla man pleaded not guilty in federal court to making hoax phone calls threatening sexual…

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Funding the roads more traveled

HERMISTON — Community members can give insight into local challenges with transportation when the Oregon Legislative Joint Committee…

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Heppner’s Willow Creek Reservoir unsafe to use

HEPPNER — The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use advisory beginning Monday, Aug. 19, for Willow Creek…

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Construction projects to affect traffic in downtown Hermiston

HERMISTON — Two construction projects replacing 4,900 feet of aging water lines and a 43-year-old lift and pump…

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Authorities seek help in sturgeon poaching in Umatilla County

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to…

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Hermiston City Council OKs zoning change, annexations

HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council approved the annexation of 2.01 acres of property into the city limits…

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Majority of Hermiston City Council favors changes to mobile food vendor rules

HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council came to a general consensus Monday night, Aug. 12, on amending the…

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Seasons of smoke: As research probes long-term effects, here’s how to ease exposure

Summer in the West is becoming a season of house arrest, as smoke from wildfires chokes the skies…

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‘I want people to have the time to get out’

BAKER CITY — Baker County Sheriff Travis Ash considers several factors when setting evacuation levels during a wildfire…

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Blue Mountain Complex fire shows progress but the battle continues

HEPPNER — Fire crews made progress battling against major wildfires and hot spots west and southwest of Ukiah,…

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