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Diesel spill occurs after contractor’s vehicle vandalized

WALLA WALLA – (News release from city of Walla Walla) — The city of Walla …Read More


Grande Ronde Hospital lifts visitor restrictions in all patient care

LA GRANDE — (Release from Grande Ronde Hospital) Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH) is pleased to …Read More


Grant County bull mutilation under investigation

GRANT COUNTY – A recent case of cattle mutilation is being investigated. Folks in the …Read More


Union County Sheriff’s Office warns of deputy impersonation scam

UNION COUNTY – The Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) recently made a social media post …Read More


PUC cuts PacifiCorp’s requested January 1 general rate increase. Partial rate increase still expected

EASTERN OREGON – (Release from the Oregon Public Utilities Commission) The Oregon Public Utility Commission …Read More


SANE nurse now available for Grant County sexual assault victims

JOHN DAY – Heart of Grant County Executive Director Beth Simonsen was on KJDY’s Coffee …Read More


Over 200 Union County children will receive toys this Christmas thanks to the Elkhorn Media Group/Les Schwab Toy Drive

LA GRANDE – Thanks to the huge generosity of the community, over 200 kids in Union …Read More


Christmas Holiday office closure for the Malheur National Forest

JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES (Released by the Forest Service)- All Malheur National Forest offices …Read More


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National Finals Rodeo Oregon wrap-up

LAS VEGAS – The 2024 National Finals Rodeo is in the books. Oregon cowboys and some cowboys from other states with Eastern Oregon ties are showing up in the top 10 PRCA World Standings as a result of the 10-day competition.

Baker City’s Jesse Brown is sitting sixth in earnings. He pulled in $258,553. Dalton Massey of Hermiston was number one going into the NFR. He dropped to eighth place with $217,956,

Also sitting first for bull riding, T. J. Gray ended up in fourth place. He earned $350,381. Gray took a hard spill on his last ride, but managed to walk out of the arena.

There are two cowboys showing up in the world standings that rodeoed for Blue Mountain Community College before returning to their home states. Steer wrestler Dakota Eldridge stands at fourth at $287,798. Eldridge qualified twice for the college finals while at BMCC. R. C. Landingham is ninth in bareback riding with $217,190. He was the College National Finals bareback riding champion in 2009.

National Finals Rodeo Oregon wrap-up

LAS VEGAS – The 2024 National Finals Rodeo is in the books. Oregon cowboys and some cowboys from other states with Eastern Oregon ties are showing up in the top 10 PRCA World Standings as a result of the 10-day competition.Baker City’s Jesse Brown is sitting sixth in earnings. He pulled in $258,553. Dalton Massey of Hermiston was number one going into the NFR. He dropped to eighth place with $217,956,Also sitting first for bull riding, T. J. Gray ended up in fourth place. He earned $350,381. Gray took a hard spill on his last ride, but managed to walk out of the arena.There are two cowboys showing up in the world standings that rodeoed for Blue Mountain Community College before returning to their home states. Steer wrestler Dakota Eldridge stands at fourth at $287,798. Eldridge qualified twice for the college finals while at BMCC. R. C. Landingham is ninth in bareback riding with $217,190. He was the College National Finals bareback riding champion in 2009. ... See MoreSee Less

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OR legislature approves wildfire spending in special session

SALEM – In a special session of the Oregon Legislature, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 5801 which allocates $218 million to the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal for costs associated with the 2024 wildfire season. ODF gets $191.5 million while the OSFM receives $26.6 million.

Gov. Tina Kotek called for the special session, not wanting to wait until the 2025 session convened. A record of 1.9 million acres burned this season. The state’s 10-year average is 640,000 acres a year.

More than half the costs will eventually be reimbursed by the federal government, Kotek did not want the money to pay firefighters, local fire services, and vendors who responded to the blazes. Kotek was pleased with the legislators for calling the session.

“This summer’s wildfire season called for sacrifice, courage, and cooperation from everyone involved,” Kotek said in a prepared statement. “It was an all-hands-on-deck effort to protect life, land, and property.”

Kotek is calling for the legislators to find a way to ensure costs from the 2025 wildfire season. Her proposed budget calls for at least $130 million through new revenue to modernize and fully fund the state’s wildfire readiness and mitigation programs o an ongoing basis in addition to redirect $150 million from state reserves and giving it to the agencies to pay for wildfire costs as needed.

OR legislature approves wildfire spending in special session

SALEM – In a special session of the Oregon Legislature, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 5801 which allocates $218 million to the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal for costs associated with the 2024 wildfire season. ODF gets $191.5 million while the OSFM receives $26.6 million.Gov. Tina Kotek called for the special session, not wanting to wait until the 2025 session convened. A record of 1.9 million acres burned this season. The state’s 10-year average is 640,000 acres a year.More than half the costs will eventually be reimbursed by the federal government, Kotek did not want the money to pay firefighters, local fire services, and vendors who responded to the blazes. Kotek was pleased with the legislators for calling the session.“This summer’s wildfire season called for sacrifice, courage, and cooperation from everyone involved,” Kotek said in a prepared statement. “It was an all-hands-on-deck effort to protect life, land, and property.”Kotek is calling for the legislators to find a way to ensure costs from the 2025 wildfire season. Her proposed budget calls for at least $130 million through new revenue to modernize and fully fund the state’s wildfire readiness and mitigation programs o an ongoing basis in addition to redirect $150 million from state reserves and giving it to the agencies to pay for wildfire costs as needed. ... See MoreSee Less

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Exterior preservation project begins at Walla Walla County Courthouse

WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County has receive a grant from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to restore the front exterior of the courthouse, focusing on granite and terracotta elements.

The project will involve replacing broken items, repairing cracks, and more. Scaffolding will be set up across the courthouse and the front windows will be blocked off to protect the glass from damage.

Although some sidewalks may be affected, the single point of entry to the courthouse should not be impacted.

The work is expected to be completed in phases, with the first phase lasting until early summer 2025.

MyCB photo by Dan Thesman

Exterior preservation project begins at Walla Walla County Courthouse

WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla County has receive a grant from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to restore the front exterior of the courthouse, focusing on granite and terracotta elements.The project will involve replacing broken items, repairing cracks, and more. Scaffolding will be set up across the courthouse and the front windows will be blocked off to protect the glass from damage.Although some sidewalks may be affected, the single point of entry to the courthouse should not be impacted.The work is expected to be completed in phases, with the first phase lasting until early summer 2025.MyCB photo by Dan Thesman ... See MoreSee Less

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Enterprise

  December 6, 2024

Confirmed & probable wolf depredations reported for Union and Wallowa Counties

UNION & WALLOWA COUNTIES – Since the end of October, the Oregon Department of Fish …Read More

Umatilla County

  December 6, 2024

County won’t give up on windmill setback rule

UMATILLA COUNTY – Umatilla County went all the way to the Oregon Supreme Court in …Read More

Burns

  December 5, 2024

$45K in grant funding coming to two Harney County organizations

BURNS – Two community organizations in Harney County have been announced as grant funding recipients in …Read More

Walla Walla

  December 5, 2024

Motorcycle club leader sentenced to prison

WALLA WALLA – Following two hours of argument Wednesday, John Allen Smith, 52, of College …Read More


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