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Some evacuation zones in Grant & Wheeler counties reduced near Shingle Fire
DAYVILLE – (UPDATE 8/5 from Grant County Emergency Management) Due to improved conditions surrounding the …Read More
John Day DMV office closed Wednesday, 8/5
JOHN DAY – (From Oregon DMV) “The John Day DMV at will be closed today, …Read More
Big Grass Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
MALHEUR COUNTY- Location: 25 miles SW of Jordan Valley, Acres Burned: 358,959, Containment: 35%, State …Read More
Hat Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
HARNEY AND MALHEUR COUNTY (Released from the California Interagency Incident Management Team 5)- Location: 40 …Read More
Second Flat Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
HARNEY COUNTY- Location: Burns Basin, Second Flat, 105,464 acres, 55% contained, Caused: Undetermined, Personnel: 470 …Read More
Coleman Creek Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
HARNEY AND MALHEUR COUNTY- Location: Burns Basin, Start Date: July 25, 2026, Size: 278,128 acres, …Read More
Statewide hotline available for Oregonians affected by wildfires
SALEM – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Human Services) People anywhere in Oregon …Read More
No injuries reported from Ontario RV fire
ONTARIO – (From Ontario Fire and Rescue) On August 4th, at approximately 10:45 AM, Ontario …Read More
BAKER CITY -- The Baker County Health Department has both cold water bottles and N95 masks available to the public for free.
Resources to deal with smoke and heat for Baker County residents - Elkhorn Media Group
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DAYVILLE / MITCHELL - This morning, officials reduced some evacuation zones in Grant and Wheeler counties near the Shingle Fire, updated to 70,806 acres and 50% containment.Click the link below for maps and further Shingle Fire info:elkhornmediagroup.com/emergency-conflagration-invoked-for-shingle-fire-in-grant-wheeler-counties/
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Some evacuation zones in Grant & Wheeler counties reduced near Shingle Fire
DAYVILLE – (UPDATE 8/5 from Grant County Emergency Management) Due to improved conditions surrounding the …Read More
John Day DMV office closed Wednesday, 8/5
JOHN DAY – (From Oregon DMV) “The John Day DMV at will be closed today, …Read More
Big Grass Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
MALHEUR COUNTY- Location: 25 miles SW of Jordan Valley, Acres Burned: 358,959, Containment: 35%, State …Read More
Hat Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
HARNEY AND MALHEUR COUNTY (Released from the California Interagency Incident Management Team 5)- Location: 40 …Read More
Second Flat Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
HARNEY COUNTY- Location: Burns Basin, Second Flat, 105,464 acres, 55% contained, Caused: Undetermined, Personnel: 470 …Read More
Coleman Creek Fire incident update as of August 5, 2026
HARNEY AND MALHEUR COUNTY- Location: Burns Basin, Start Date: July 25, 2026, Size: 278,128 acres, …Read More
Statewide hotline available for Oregonians affected by wildfires
SALEM – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Human Services) People anywhere in Oregon …Read More
No injuries reported from Ontario RV fire
ONTARIO – (From Ontario Fire and Rescue) On August 4th, at approximately 10:45 AM, Ontario …Read More
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PENDLETON - “We have one who just started the academy, and then we have a new employee that will be starting Aug. 17 with us. I’m excited about all three.” -Lt. Tyler Reddington
Pendleton Police Department continues to grow - Elkhorn Media Group
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PENDLETON – The days of severe staffing shortages appear to be over for the time ...Read More0 CommentsComment on Facebook
HERMISTON - HPD said the location in front of the department is well-lit, highly visible, and monitored by 24/7 video recording.
Hermiston police set up safe zone for online buyers, sellers - Elkhorn Media Group
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HERMISTON – The Hermiston Police Department has designated an E-Commerce Exchange Zone in front of ...Read More2 CommentsComment on Facebook
WIN TICKETS to the Umatilla County Fair. Just comment below to enter. Music, food, carnival, exhibits, rodeo action and a whole lotta fun! We have 4 packs of fair passes, we also have tickets to see the Eli Young Band concert, or the Chingy concert. For a schedule and more information, visit www.umatillacountyfair.com.
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Oregon
June 12, 2026
Beyond AC: How to prepare your home for extreme summer heat
OREGON – (Sponsord Content) As we head into summer, there’s help available for changes that …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
Pendleton
June 10, 2026
Judge clears way for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater lawsuit to proceed
PENDLETON – A putative class-action lawsuit against several industrial and agricultural entities operating in the …Read More
College Place
May 20, 2026
Juvenile stable after targeted Highway 125 shooting in College Place
COLLEGE PLACE — A juvenile male is in stable condition at a hospital following a …Read More
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Umatilla County man sentenced in 2022 armed casino robbery
PORTLAND — A 55-year-old Umatilla County man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal …Read More
Peter Johnson steps down as Anthony Lakes president; ALORA board finds replacement in house
BAKER CITY – The Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association (ALORA) is bidding farewell to one leader …Read More
Baker City Downtown’s 2026 Festival of Trees Community Grant applications are open
BAKER CITY – (Release from Baker City Downtown) Baker City Downtown is pleased to announce …Read More
Evacuation advisories, road closures issued for Paradise Fire near Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA COUNTY — Emergency officials have issued evacuation warnings and road closures as fire …Read More
Penn Ave in La Grande between 5th and 6th will be closed Wednesday, August 5th
LA GRANDE – City of La Grande Public Works will be closing Penn Ave. on …Read More
5 individuals arrested in drug investigation led by Baker City Police Department
BAKER CITY – Multiple drug-and-firearms-related investigations were concluded by the Baker City Police Department recently, …Read More
Wildfire smoke triggers unhealthy air quality alerts across eastern Oregon, Washington
PENDLETON – An air quality alert is in effect Tuesday as monitors show levels that …Read More
Union County Fair Junior Auction Raises $365,000 for Local Youth
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Community support was on full display at the Union County Fair …Read More
Evacuation levels reduced around Salmon and Olive Butte Fires
GREENHORN / GRANITE, OR – (UPDATE 8/3 from ABQ Zone Incident Management Team) Forest closure remains in place …Read More