Public health emergency ends on the Umatilla Indian Reservation

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WA Supreme Court turns Sregzinski down

OLYMPIA – Earlier this month, the Washington State Supreme Court …Read More

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BMCC buildings are open

PENDLETON – The quarantine at the Blue Mountain Community College …Read More

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M-F landfill hosts fall cleaning event

MILTON-FREEWATER –The Milton-Freewater Public Works Department is hosting a fall …Read More

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UAS range managers bust some myths

PENDLETON – The Pendleton UAS Test Range is involved in …Read More

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PDC shifts its priorities

PENDLETON – The Pendleton Development Commission has shuffled its four …Read More

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Sams’ confirmation hearing is Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is …Read More

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It won’t be a stampede, but there will be balloons

WALLA WALLA – Multiple hot air balloons will be flying …Read More

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PPC to consider signage change in historic downtown

PENDLETON – The Pendleton Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. …Read More

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Survey: 88 percent of WA healthcare workers are vaccinated

SEATTLE – A statewide survey of hospitals and health systems …Read More

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Quintana is returned to Umatilla County

PENDLETON – Joseph Robert Quintana, 18, of Pendleton has been …Read More

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HES raises its rates for electricity

HERMISTON – Electric rates for Hermiston Energy Services are rising …Read More

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Council to consider costly tree maintenance program

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council will consider …Read More

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Hansell: Politicians can’t keep politics out of redistricting

Athena – State Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) was optimistic when …Read More

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PSD hopes state will see the light about librarian

PENDLETON – The Oregon Department of Education will be finding …Read More

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Republicans mount redistricting challenge

SALEM – Four Republicans including former Secretary of State Bev …Read More

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Workers plagued by College Avenue cave ins

COLLEGE PLACE – College Avenue will remain closed between Lamperti …Read More

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Graffiti is a problem for short-staffed PPD

PENDLETON – Graffiti is on the rise in Pendleton. Police …Read More

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WWPS is surveying parents

WALLA WALLA –  Walla Walla Public Schools has begun administering …Read More

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UAS range expects 10K operations this year

PENDLETON – The Pendleton UAS Test Range has grown faster …Read More

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Critchley: Pandemic takes a toll on first responders

PENDLETON – COVID-19 has made things difficult for first responders …Read More

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Commissioners meet as health board

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners, …Read More

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Health department is studying mental health services

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EUFR awaits funding to build new HQ

WESTON – East Umatilla Fire and Rescue is getting ready …Read More

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Council meeting begins with a work session

HERMISTON – The Hermiston City Council meets this evening at …Read More

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Work underway to locate AEDs

PENDLETON – Pendleton Fire Chief Jim Critchley is observing Sudden …Read More

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‘Huge’ concrete pour is next week

WALLA WALLA – Work continues on the bridge replacement project …Read More

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New mental health provider has hired many from Lifeways

UMATILLA COUNTY – Community Counseling Solutions has already taken over …Read More

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M-F paint recycling is tomorrow

MILTON-FREEWATER – Residents wishing to recycle leftover house paint, stain, …Read More

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Council seeks economical ways to improve communication

PENDLETON – Improving communication with the public is the newest …Read More

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PPD is cracking down on school zone speedsters

PENDLETON – Pendleton Police Chief Chuck Byram says that maybe …Read More

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Building permits will be fewer, but construction will be busy in 2022

COLLEGE PLACE – Construction activity is predicted to be very …Read More

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COVID-19 cases are declining

PENDLETON – Umatilla County Board of Commissioners Chairman George Murdock …Read More

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Voters will be asked to renew sales tax for street repair

WALLA WALLA – This November, Walla Walla residents will be …Read More

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Council forges forward for Goad Road area housing development

PENDLETON – The Pendleton City Council has approved the city …Read More

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Judge turns Thompkins down

WALLA WALLA – A judge has denied a motion to …Read More

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Mattila to be tried for manslaughter again

PENDLETON – John McKenzie Mattila, 26, of Weston has been …Read More

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WA woman dies from rare vaccine complication

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health said Tuesday …Read More

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Rain outlook brightens

PENDLETON – The National Weather Service is calling for above …Read More

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PPD seeks McMurphy on warrants and pursuit

PENDLETON – A short pursuit in Pendleton Monday at around …Read More

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Hello, October

PENDLETON – The National Weather Service has predicted cooler weather …Read More

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CP council begins to work on budget

COLLEGE PLACE – The College Place City Council will meet …Read More

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Pendleton council has a light agenda

PENDLETON – The Pendleton City Council holds its regular meeting …Read More

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Reno air service coming to Pasco

RENO – A new airline will begin flying from its …Read More

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Hunters help deputies track down a fugitive

Heppner – Jeremy James Combes, 42, has been arraigned on …Read More

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Thompkins wants charges dismissed

WALLA WALLA – A Pendleton man arrested after allegedly organizing …Read More

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Smith wants citizens to draw the lines

HEPPNER – Oregon Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) and other minority …Read More

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Commissioners to look at 2022 Mill Creek assessment

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners …Read More

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Be prepared before school exclusion day

UMATILLA COUNTY – It’s only October, but Umatilla County Public …Read More

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Water shutoffs to resume in Walla Walla

The following is a news release from the city of …Read More

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