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Federal payments in lieu of property taxes total more than $6 million in NE Oregon

A federal program dating to 1977 that sends millions of dollars annually to counties based on the amount…

Government

T-bone is Oregon’s official state steak

SALEM — The Oregon Legislature has selected an official steak for the the state. The Oregon House on Monday,…

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Morrow County School District bond passes

MORROW COUNTY — Morrow County voters have passed a $204.4 million school bond. County Clerk Bobbi Childers said…

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Food truck park construction in Mission begins

Nixyaawii Community Financial Services announces name, takes applications for tenants MISSION — Construction is starting on the new…

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Bill would clear path for nuclear power in Umatilla County

SALEM – A proposed piece of legislation to clear the way for the local installation of a small…

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Pendleton City Council opens vacant seat to applications

PENDLETON — Residents of Pendleton’s Ward 2, covering much of North Hill, can now apply to represent their…

Agriculture

Oregon House passes wolf bill

Compensation measure now on its way to governor SALEM — An Oregon Senate bill to strengthen Oregon’s wolf…

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Nonprofit that encourages Eastern Oregon students to consider health care careers fears potential loss of federal funding

Proposed cuts in federal spending could jeopardize the future of a nonprofit that encourages residents in 11 counties…

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Oregon Department of Forestry declares start of fire season, with permits and other requirements for outdoor burning, starting June 5 in NE Oregon

LA GRANDE — Although snow still covers the higher mountains and the grass is still green in places,…

Government

Frustrated with perceived disrespect, Umatilla mayor sues his own city

UMATILLA — A conflict between Umatilla’s mayor, city manager and city council that spilled into public view late…

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