Columbia Basin Top Stories
July 20, 2026
$5M bail set for driver in Thursday crash at exit 207 in Pendleton
PENDLETON – Bail was set at $5 million for a Battle Ground, Washington, man who …Read More
July 20, 2026
Umatilla County updates evacuation levels as wildfire crews battle Hagen Fire
UMATILLA COUNTY — Emergency officials updated evacuation levels Monday afternoon as fire crews struggle with …Read More
July 20, 2026
Bases set up as wildfires surge across Oregon-Washington border
Persistent high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds continue to fuel lightning-caused wildfires across steep …Read More
July 20, 2026
2 from Hermiston among the injured in Kennewick crash
KENNEWICK – The Washington State Patrol reports a five-vehicle crash on Highway 395 in Kennewick …Read More
July 20, 2026
Morrow County Republicans rescind resolution calling for Rep. Greg Smith’s resignation
MORROW COUNTY – Morrow County Republicans have rescinded a resolution that called for state Rep. …Read More
July 20, 2026
College Place parts ways with Troy Rayburn, seeks new city administrator
COLLEGE PLACE — The search is on for a new city administrator in College Place …Read More
July 20, 2026
Planned sale of Milton-Freewater drive-in falls through; will stay open through this season
MILTON-FREEWATER – A planned sale of Milton-Freewater’s drive-in theater has apparently fallen through, according to …Read More
July 20, 2026
IMESD Virtual Learning Academy to span the state
PENDLETON – The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is expanding to include all K-12 school …Read More
July 20, 2026
Pendleton City Council will tackle homeless issue
PENDLETON – The Pendleton City Council holds its regular meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. …Read More
July 17, 2026
Umatilla County issues an emergency fire declaration
UMATILLA COUNTY – The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting at 6 …Read More