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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
PRAIRIE CITY / LAS VEGAS - Trever and Marley Hamsher's fighting bulls won the Bullfighters Only Contractor of the Year Award at the World Championships in Las Vegas over the weekend.
Hamsher Fighting Bulls wins Contractor of the Year...again! - Elkhorn Media Group
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NYSSA- The search continues for a missing Nyssa man whose vehicle was found near the Snake River on November 29th. Miguel Angel Diaz was last seen on Tuesday, November 26th in Nyssa.
Still no sign of Nyssa’s missing Miguel Diaz - Elkhorn Media Group
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What’s the story was he out fishing hiking or traveling so sad prayers he is found safely
Is there a head to toe picture of him somewhere posted by chance?
Praying he’s found safe!🙏🏼
BURNS(Released by Burns Fire Department)-Official release from Burns Fire Department for fire on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
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BURNS(Released by Burns Fire Department)-On Saturday the 14th of December 2024 at approximately 18:11, the ...Read More0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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-upLAS 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.
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OR legislature approves wildfire spending in special sessionSALEM – 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.
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Exterior preservation project begins at Walla Walla County CourthouseWALLA 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
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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
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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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Eastern Oregon Latino serving non-profits bolstered by nearly $70,000 in grants
LA GRANDE & ONTARIO – The Oregon Community Foundation recently announced that, as part of …Read More
Former Grant County Clerk Brenda Percy receives NASS Medallion Award
CANYON CITY – Former Grant County Clerk Brenda Percy has received a prestigious award from …Read More
New parking permit fees coming to MERA’s non-motorized trailheads
UNION COUNTY – During a regular meeting on December 18, 2024. The Union County Board …Read More
City combats major water leak
PENDLETON – A vehicle struck a fire hydrant on Westgate in Pendleton last Thursday. The …Read More
Ontario Fire & Rescue honors first responders
ONTARIO — The life of a first responder can certainly have its challenges. Personnel put …Read More
Wallowa-Whitman maintains Winter Recreation Opportunities
BAKER CITY – (Release from the Wallowa Whitman National Forest) Just because our campgrounds and …Read More
Asbestos leads to increased costs in Port of Walla Walla project
WALLA WALLA – Port of Walla Walla Commission approved an increase in the budget for …Read More
Baker County preschoolers learn about the spread of germs
BAKER COUNTY — Baker County Health officials are making sure some of our county’s youngest …Read More
Shafer takes charge of Association of Oregon Counties
SALEM – Umatilla County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Shafer is the new president of …Read More