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Baker City’s central park closes Monday for construction
BAKER CITY – A heads up for Baker City residents, effective Monday, September 14, Central …Read More
Reminder, La Grande’s next blood drive starts Tuesday, September 15
LA GRANDE – Christmas may be three months away, but the blood giving season never …Read More
Malheur National Forest reduces public restrictions, effective 9/11
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, & HINES – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) With …Read More
Blue Mountain Bistro invites first responders to complimentary meal on Patriot Day
LA GRANDE — (Press release from Grande Ronde Hospital & Clinics) In recognition of Patriot …Read More
Virtue Flat Off-Highway Area in Baker County to close for motorcycle races
BAKER CITY — The BLM office in Baker City has announced a closure to the …Read More
Walla Walla to close Otis Street Bridge for repairs starting Monday
WALLA WALLA — The Otis Street Bridge will close completely for approximately two weeks starting this …Read More
Evacuation zones reduced further Thursday on McCully Fire
SUMPTER – (UPDATE 9/10 from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) McCully Fire evacuation levels have …Read More
Heppner DMV closed today due to staffing
HEPPNER – The Oregon Department of Transportation reports the Heppner DMV will be closed today …Read More
Help bring resolution and positive change to your community. 🤝✨The Union County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Executive Director for the Eastern Oregon Mediation Center. If you are passionate about communication, conflict resolution, and serving local residents, this is an impactful opportunity to lead local community efforts.Position Details:Hours: Part-time (20 to 30 hours per week)Starting Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (depending on experience)Minimum Qualifications:Must be at least 21 years oldHow to Apply: Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 15th.Online: Download the application at ucso-oregon.govIn Person: Pick up an application packet directly at the Union County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Union County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.(Advertisement)
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Help bring resolution and positive change to your community. 🤝✨The Union County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Executive Director for the Eastern Oregon Mediation Center. If you are passionate about communication, conflict resolution, and serving local residents, this is an impactful opportunity to lead local community efforts.Position Details:• Hours: Part-time (20 to 30 hours per week)• Starting Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (depending on experience)Minimum Qualifications:• Must be at least 21 years oldHow to Apply: Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 15th.• Online: Download the application at ucso-oregon.gov• In Person: Pick up an application packet directly at the Union County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Union County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.(Advertisement)
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BAKER CITY -- A heads up for Baker City residents, effective Monday, September 14, Central Park in Baker City will be closed to accommodate construction on the park’s parking lot.
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Baker City’s central park closes Monday for construction
BAKER CITY – A heads up for Baker City residents, effective Monday, September 14, Central …Read More
Reminder, La Grande’s next blood drive starts Tuesday, September 15
LA GRANDE – Christmas may be three months away, but the blood giving season never …Read More
Malheur National Forest reduces public restrictions, effective 9/11
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, & HINES – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) With …Read More
Blue Mountain Bistro invites first responders to complimentary meal on Patriot Day
LA GRANDE — (Press release from Grande Ronde Hospital & Clinics) In recognition of Patriot …Read More
Virtue Flat Off-Highway Area in Baker County to close for motorcycle races
BAKER CITY — The BLM office in Baker City has announced a closure to the …Read More
Walla Walla to close Otis Street Bridge for repairs starting Monday
WALLA WALLA — The Otis Street Bridge will close completely for approximately two weeks starting this …Read More
Evacuation zones reduced further Thursday on McCully Fire
SUMPTER – (UPDATE 9/10 from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) McCully Fire evacuation levels have …Read More
Heppner DMV closed today due to staffing
HEPPNER – The Oregon Department of Transportation reports the Heppner DMV will be closed today …Read More
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Blue Mountain Humane Society's Fall Furr Ball returns Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in Walla Walla.secure.qgiv.com/event/bmhsfallfurrball2026The evening brings together dinner, live and silent auctions, stories of animals helped by BMHS, and a celebration with dessert, live music, and dancing with Bad Friends, formerly Vital Pines.Guests can take part in mobile bidding, support animal welfare in the Walla Walla Valley, and help BMHS continue providing shelter, medical care, adoption services, and other resources for pets and the people who care for them.Make a weekend of it in Walla Walla and be part of BMHS’s biggest fundraiser of the year.Out-of-town guests receive 15% off rooms at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. To book, contact Kristin Lewis at 509-524-5110 or klewis@marcuswhitmanhotel.com.Can’t attend in person? Purchase a virtual ticket and use mobile bidding from anywhere to take part in Furr Ball and compete for some of the night’s featured lots.Fall Furr Ball is made possible with generous support from the Murr Family, the Yam Foundation and our many sponsors, table hosts and community partners. View a full list of sponsors on our website. www.bluemountainhumane.org(Advertisement)
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Fire Update September 10th at 3:30pm.BAKER COUNTY-McCulley Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-13,559 Acres-59% ContainmentKLAMATH COUNTY-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-55,134 Acres- 98% ContainmentMALHEUR COUNTY- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-94% ContainmentUMATILLA COUNTY-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -61,384 Acres-60% ContainmentWALLOWA COUNTY-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-9,654 Acres- 28% ContainmentWASCO COUNTY-Grasshopper Fire-12 Miles East of Government Camp; Wasco, Clackamas & Hood River Counties -93,997 Acres-96% ContainmentWHEELER COUNTY-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-99% Containment
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MILTON-FREEWATER - The initiative converts school lunchrooms into themed destinations to encourage healthy eating habits.
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Baker City
August 28, 2026
Zachariah Peer Sentenced to 30 Years Following Baker County Child Abuse Investigation
BAKER CITY — A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following …Read More
John Day
August 28, 2026
John Day River closes to steelhead fishing beginning Sept. 1st
JOHN DAY – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife) Steelhead fishing …Read More
Eastern Oregon
August 28, 2026
Northeast Oregon A&H access areas to reopen Aug. 29
EASTERN OREGON – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) All northeast …Read More
Portland
June 10, 2026
OHA walks back its rule about kids at municipal pools
PORTLAND – The Oregon Health Authority has decided to revisit the new rule requiring children …Read More
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Umatilla Marina barge assembly is tomorrow (Thursday)
UMATILLA – Beginning tomorrow (Thursday) at approximately 7 a.m., Oregon Department of Transportation crews will …Read More
Mosquito control spraying to take place Wednesday near Power City
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Union County Retired Educators reconvene following summer hiatus
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Youth Pheasant Hunt is Sept. 19th & 20th near Prairie City
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School threat investigation leads to arrest of Kennewick student
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