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Walla Walla County Level 3 evacuation issued-Go Now
WALLA WALLA, WA-Due to a fast-growing vegetation fire, a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation has …Read More
Paradise and Hagen Fire Updates for August 22, 2026
UMATILLA AND U ION COUTY-PUBLIC SAFETY: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today. …Read More
Red Flag Warning for
HARNEY COUNTY-Red Flag Warning issued August 22 at 8:54AM MDT until August 22 at 9:00PM …Read More
Big Grass Fire update as of August 22, 2026
Location: Malheur Co., Ore. & Owyhee Co., Idaho Acres Burned: 578,635 Containment: 89% Reported Date: July 23, 2026 Cause: Lightning …Read More
Burns Basin Fire updates as of August 22, 2026
HARNEY AND MALHEUR COUNTY- Location: Burns Basin Start Date: 07/23/2026 Cause: Natural/Lightning Size: Coleman Creek: …Read More
David Crawford Ineligible to Serve as OTEC Director due to previous Local 125 membership; Aletha Bonebrake Elected to Board Position 2
BAKER CITY — (Press release from OTEC) It has recently been confirmed that David Crawford, …Read More
La Grande’s next community blood draw is set for September 15-16
LA GRANDE – The next La Grande Community blood draw is less than a month …Read More
Unauthorized drone flights over wildfires can ground live-saving areal operations, OEM reminds
SALEM – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management) The Oregon Department of …Read More
WALLA WALLA, WA-Level 3 “Go Now” issued for Casey Road and Ayer Road.
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SALEM -- Across Oregon and the nation, unauthorized drones have repeatedly forced wildfire managers to ground firefighting aircraft.
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UMATILLA AND UNION COUNTY- Hagen and Paradise fire update as of August 22, 2026.
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UMATILLA AND U ION COUTY-PUBLIC SAFETY: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today. ...Read More0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Walla Walla County Level 3 evacuation issued-Go Now
WALLA WALLA, WA-Due to a fast-growing vegetation fire, a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation has …Read More
Paradise and Hagen Fire Updates for August 22, 2026
UMATILLA AND U ION COUTY-PUBLIC SAFETY: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today. …Read More
Red Flag Warning for
HARNEY COUNTY-Red Flag Warning issued August 22 at 8:54AM MDT until August 22 at 9:00PM …Read More
Big Grass Fire update as of August 22, 2026
Location: Malheur Co., Ore. & Owyhee Co., Idaho Acres Burned: 578,635 Containment: 89% Reported Date: July 23, 2026 Cause: Lightning …Read More
Burns Basin Fire updates as of August 22, 2026
HARNEY AND MALHEUR COUNTY- Location: Burns Basin Start Date: 07/23/2026 Cause: Natural/Lightning Size: Coleman Creek: …Read More
David Crawford Ineligible to Serve as OTEC Director due to previous Local 125 membership; Aletha Bonebrake Elected to Board Position 2
BAKER CITY — (Press release from OTEC) It has recently been confirmed that David Crawford, …Read More
La Grande’s next community blood draw is set for September 15-16
LA GRANDE – The next La Grande Community blood draw is less than a month …Read More
Unauthorized drone flights over wildfires can ground live-saving areal operations, OEM reminds
SALEM – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management) The Oregon Department of …Read More
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WALLA WALLA, WA-Level 3 “Go Now” issued for Casey Road and Ayer Road.
Walla Walla County Level 3 evacuation issued-Go Now - Elkhorn Media Group
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UMATILLA AND UNION COUNTY- Hagen and Paradise fire update as of August 22, 2026.
Paradise and Hagen Fire Updates for August 22, 2026 - Elkhorn Media Group
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UMATILLA AND U ION COUTY-PUBLIC SAFETY: A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today. ...Read More0 CommentsComment on Facebook
MALHEUR AND OWYHEE COUNTY-Big Grass Fire update as of August 22, 2026.
Big Grass Fire update as of August 22, 2026 - Elkhorn Media Group
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MALHEUR AND OWYHEE COUNTY- Location: Malheur Co., Ore. & Owyhee Co., Idaho Acres Burned: 578,635 Containment: 89% Reported ...Read More0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
La Grande
May 20, 2026
La Grande Drive-in announces permanent closure and planned sale
LA GRANDE – It’s the end of an era for local movie lovers and summertime …Read More
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8-21 Update: Hagen and Paradise fires
Key Messages CURRENT CONDITIONS AND Planned activities Paradise Fire Yesterday, the fire remained active in …Read More
Walker Adam Hackett sentence to 180 days in custody on sex abuse charges
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Umatilla man arrested after allegedly flashing replica gun on I-84
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation finalizes 2027 health insurance rates & carrier choices
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La Grande School District students will again receive free breakfast and lunch
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