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McCully Fire Update September 12, 2026
BAKER & GRANT COUNTIES — (Update from the U.S. Forest Service) Fire behavior is decreasing …Read More
Paradise and Hagen Fire Update September 12, 2026
UNION, UMATILLA & WALLOWA COUNITES — (Updated from the Umatilla National Forest) Umatilla National Forest …Read More
Kennewick WA man killed in motorcycle crash near La Grande
UNION COUNTY — (Press release from the Oregon State Police) On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, …Read More
Recreational use advisory lifted for Thief Valley Reservoir
UNION & BAKER COUNTIES — (Press release from the Oregon Health Authority) Oregon Health Authority …Read More
New school year news, tiger homes, enrollment numbers, community projects, and more from LGSD
LA GRANDE – Elkhorn Media Group recently sat down for another brief school board update …Read More
More West Nile virus detected in Baker County mosquitoes
BAKER CITY – (Joint press release from the Oregon Health Authority, Baker County Health Department …Read More
Multiple evacuation levels for the Hagen Fire have been lifted
From the Joint Emergency Management Operations Center: Continued progress on the Hagen Fire is allowing …Read More
Umatilla National Forest Eases Restrictions on Chainsaws, Campfires Under Phase A
PENDLETON – Umatilla National Forest officials have eased public use restriction down to Phase A, …Read More
BAKER & GRANT COUNTIES -- Fire behavior is decreasing as fuels burn out during cooler temperatures. Infrared aerial monitoring continues to detect isolated heat within the interior of the fire footprint, indicating lingering smoldering in logs and stumps.
McCully Fire Update September 12, 2026 - Elkhorn Media Group
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As the latest update, the Hagen Fire is reported at 61,386 acres and 66% containment, with the Paradise Fire at 9,656 acres and 28% containment.
Paradise and Hagen Fire Update September 12, 2026 - Elkhorn Media Group
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McCully Fire Update September 12, 2026
BAKER & GRANT COUNTIES — (Update from the U.S. Forest Service) Fire behavior is decreasing …Read More
Paradise and Hagen Fire Update September 12, 2026
UNION, UMATILLA & WALLOWA COUNITES — (Updated from the Umatilla National Forest) Umatilla National Forest …Read More
Kennewick WA man killed in motorcycle crash near La Grande
UNION COUNTY — (Press release from the Oregon State Police) On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, …Read More
Recreational use advisory lifted for Thief Valley Reservoir
UNION & BAKER COUNTIES — (Press release from the Oregon Health Authority) Oregon Health Authority …Read More
New school year news, tiger homes, enrollment numbers, community projects, and more from LGSD
LA GRANDE – Elkhorn Media Group recently sat down for another brief school board update …Read More
More West Nile virus detected in Baker County mosquitoes
BAKER CITY – (Joint press release from the Oregon Health Authority, Baker County Health Department …Read More
Multiple evacuation levels for the Hagen Fire have been lifted
From the Joint Emergency Management Operations Center: Continued progress on the Hagen Fire is allowing …Read More
Umatilla National Forest Eases Restrictions on Chainsaws, Campfires Under Phase A
PENDLETON – Umatilla National Forest officials have eased public use restriction down to Phase A, …Read More
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As the latest update, the Hagen Fire is reported at 61,386 acres and 66% containment, with the Paradise Fire at 9,656 acres and 28% containment.
Paradise and Hagen Fire Update September 12, 2026 - Elkhorn Media Group
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UNION, UMATILLA & WALLOWA COUNITES — (Updated from the Umatilla National Forest) Umatilla National Forest ...Read More1 CommentsComment on Facebook
PENDLETON - Even with the change in regulations, visitors to the forest are still reminded to practice safe campfire principals.
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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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9-11 Update: Paradise and Hagen Fires
UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST — Firefighters in the Umatilla National Forest are transitioning operations from suppression …Read More
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
Heppner DMV closed today due to staffing
HEPPNER – The Oregon Department of Transportation reports the Heppner DMV will be closed today …Read More
Baker City to lift burn ban beginning Sept. 11th
BAKER CITY — Fire Chief Michael Carlson has issued a press release, stating the burn …Read More