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Salmon return to McKay Creek near Pendleton after 30 years

PENDLETON — Salmon are spawning for the first time in nearly 30 years in McKay Creek, a tributary…

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Cause of Hermiston shop, trailer fire under investigation

HERMISTON — No injuries were reported Thursday, Feb. 29, in a shop and trailer fire on North Townsend…

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Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to add extra patrols during Speed Awareness Month

UMATILLA COUNTY — The month of March is Speed Awareness Month, and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will…

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High school senior sets sights on job of Hermiston mayor

HERMISTON — What were you doing during your senior year in high school? Maybe prepping for your SATs…

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Nitrate pollution lawsuit targets Port of Morrow, agribusinesses

BOARDMAN — Five residents of Oregon’s Umatilla basin are pursuing a class action lawsuit claiming their water was…

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Nitrate pollution lawsuit targets Port of Morrow, agribusinesses

BOARDMAN — Five residents of Oregon’s Umatilla basin are pursuing a class-action lawsuit claiming their water was polluted…

Local

Hermiston students hooked on trout

HERMISTON — “Eggs to fry” might make you think about a hearty breakfast, but to a third grade…

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Lexington town councilor takes seat on Energy Facility Siting Council

SALEM — Lexington Town Councilor Katie Imes has taken a seat on the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council.…

Local

Man hiding out from police in Hermiston ends up in jail

HERMISTON — A police standoff ended Monday night, Feb. 26, in Hermiston, with two arrests, including a man…

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Hermiston voters may get 3rd shot to OK pot sales in town

HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council will decide on whether to allow city residents another chance to legalize…

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