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Proposed farm labor standards board would overhaul Oregon’s worker rules

SALEM — Farmworker wages, benefits and safety protections in Oregon would be regulated by a new state labor ...

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Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg Smith for not naming clients

SALEM — Oregon’s government ethics watchdog on Friday, Jan. 24, dinged a state representative for failing to follow a ...

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In State of the State speech, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for resilience, optimism

SALEM — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek struck notes of frustration with the enormous problems facing Oregon and optimism ...

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Red Cross announces new disaster program manager for E. Oregon, Idaho, Montana

BOISE — The Red Cross of Montana, Idaho and Eastern Oregon has a new senior community disaster program ...

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Tribes, environmentalists gather forces against Amazon’s Northwest nuclear plan

Chuck Johnson was 25 years old when he helped bring Oregon’s nuclear energy industry to a sudden halt. ...

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Oregon’s snowpack sees spectacular start to 2025

Oregon’s snowpack appeared in spectacular shape to start 2025 at 163% of normal on Jan. 1. “Having great ...

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New laws go into effect in Oregon

SALEM — Oregon is kicking off 2025 with new laws to stop drug use on public transportation, reduce ...

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HAREC hosts live potato research update

Oregon State University’s Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center is hosting their first virtual live potato research update ...

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Annual Butte Challenge returns

The 21st Butte Challenge walk/run will take place virtually this year between Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June ...

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Oregon Department of Agriculture distributes free masks to farmworkers

The Oregon Department of Agriculture distributed 90,000 KN95 masks and 280 cases of hand sanitizer to Hermiston and ...

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Umatilla County reaches 119 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Umatilla County reaches 119 COVID-19 cases Umatilla County Public Health reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases on June ...

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Salons reopen with caution

Hair stylist Tricia Marquez waited for her next client. She had disinfected her styling chair after the last ...

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Democratic candidates for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District speak at forum

Four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District gathered virtually Friday evening for an online ...

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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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Three minutes with Linda Miller

Retired from RDO Equipment Co. When and why did you move to Hermiston? We moved to Hermiston from ...

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Tasty Tuesday a hit with Umatilla residents, businesses

The line around G&J Dairy Freeze in Umatilla on Tuesday was more than 20 people long. The patrons ...

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Local quilters step up to help medical groups

First it was hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Now, basic medical supplies are in short supply, including face ...

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Three minutes with Nancy Lauck

Retired educator When and why did you move to Hermiston? I moved to Hermiston in 1982. Long story. ...

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Photos: Melon Fest

Hermiston’s first Melon Fest made a splash Saturday. Three teams — the LeBeau family, Drown Proof and Recall ...

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Umatilla County Fair Parade in pictures