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Hermiston sends aid to wildfire efforts

The smoke that has inundated Eastern Oregon is a daily reminder of the massive wildfires that are threatening…

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Air quality issues lead to closures

Smoke from wildfires burning around Oregon and nearby states has pushed Hermiston’s air quality to hazardous levels over…

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National Guard soldiers leave from Hermiston to fight fires

National Guard soldiers from around the Pacific Northwest gathered at the Hermiston armory on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15,…

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FBI, police debunk Antifa arson rumors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation became the latest law enforcement agency to implore people to stop spreading misinformation…

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By the Way: Construction of Funland playground gets underway July 29

Construction of Hermiston’s new Funland Playground at Butte Park will get underway Wednesday, July 29, with a groundbreaking…

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Fireworks season runs June 23- July 6

COVID-19 has ruined a lot of summer plans, but Hermiston residents can still celebrate the Fourth of July…

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Republican candidates share visions for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District

Seven Republican candidates for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District came together Saturday for a virtual forum.

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Umatilla County on the lookout for lawyers

PENDLETON — A staff shortage at the Umatilla County District Attorney’s office means District Attorney Dan Primus is…

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Red Cross looking for volunteers in Umatilla, Morrow counties

PENDLETON — Nadine McCrindle hasn’t been with the Red Cross for very long, but she’s already facing a…

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Umatilla Electric joins its voice with co-ops nationwide to protect nonprofit status

HERMISTON — Umatilla Electric of Hermiston is one of dozens of electric cooperatives across the nation supporting passage…

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