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Major drug bust puts strain on local foster care system

Operation Wildfire, a January drug bust by the Blue Mountain Enforcement Narcotics Team, put 65 people from Umatilla,…

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Operation Wildfire burns through local drug dealers

The Blue Mountain Enforcement Narcotics Team arrested more the five dozen suspects to take down drug trafficking organizations…

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UCFD sends crews to California blaze

Firefighters from Umatilla County are in California, helping battle a blaze that has been called one of the…

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Ham radio operators participate in emergency test

The Oregon ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) announced that a Simulated Emergency Test is set for Thursday, Nov.…

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Fire on Navy property near Boardman burns 10,000 acres

Crews contained a wildfire near Boardman on Sept. 26 that had started about 24 hours earlier and burned…

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Heat, smoke not expected to diminish potato harvest

Months of intense heat and smoky skies are not expected to diminish Oregon’s potato crop, with farmers across…

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When wildfire strikes home, preparation can help

Homeowners who lose their homes to wildfire are often covered by insurance, but it helps to know how…

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A ‘thank you’ to firefighters

When it seems like the entire state is on fire, it’s only natural that people want to show…

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Fighting Oregon wildfires have cost state $25.3 million so far

SALEM — The state has spent $25.3 million on fighting wildfires this year, according to the Oregon Department…

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Highway 730 closed as crews battle wildfire

Highway 730 was closed from Cold Springs Junction to Wallula Junction for most of the day Monday as…

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