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Researcher sheds light on health care industry in post-COVID world

HERMISTON — In some ways, the health care industry has changed dramatically in the post-COVID world. In other…

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Boardman seeks public’s help in selecting new city motto

BOARDMAN — The city of Boardman wants a new motto and is holding a contest to pick the…

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Good Shepherd celebrates return of in-person community meeting

HERMISTON — The evening of Nov. 8, smiling Sue Daggett opened the first in-person Community Meeting held by…

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Gov. Kotek declares Morrow County drought emergency

MORROW COUNTY — Gov. Tina Kotek on Nov. 6 declared a drought emergency in Morrow County after the…

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Three new officers join Hermiston Police Department

The Hermiston Police Department has welcomed three new officers. Officer Jovanny Bedolla was sworn in on Oct. 23,…

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Umatilla County commissioners approve depot fire plan

HERMISTON — Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 now has full authority to take on blazes on Columbia…

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Circuit Judge Christopher Brauer is retiring

PENDLETON — Longtime Umatilla and Morrow counties Circuit Judge Christopher Brauer is setting down the gavel. Brauer is…

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Drive carefully, it’s peak migration time for many animals

Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts…

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By the way: ‘Tis almost the season for holiday bazaars

If your service club, organization, church or other community group is hosting a holiday bazaar, let the Hermiston…

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Boardman holding community-wide cleanup throughout November

BOARDMAN — The city of Boardman is sponsoring a community-wide cleanup during the month of November. Garbage vouchers with a…

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