Columbia Basin Top Stories
July 3, 2025
Cold Springs Fire estimated at 1,000 acres
UPDATE 4:08 P.M. 7/3/2025: EVACUATION LEVELS DOWNGRADED LEVEL 1 (BE READY) South of Highway 730 …Read More
July 2, 2025
I-84 near Arlington Reopened
UPDATE 9:05 P.M. 7/2/2025: Both directions of I-84 are now open near Arlington between milepost …Read More
July 2, 2025
Woodgrain, Inc. to close Pilot Rock sawmill
PILOT ROCK – Woodgrain Inc., the owner of the Pilot Rock sawmill, has notified the …Read More
June 27, 2025
UCFD1 plans burn on Hermiston Butte tomorrow
HERMISTON – A controlled burn is scheduled for Saturday at Hermiston Butte ahead of the …Read More
June 26, 2025
Motorcyclist airlifted after collision with deer
UMATILLA COUNTY – A motorcyclist had to be airlifted after a collision with a deer …Read More
June 26, 2025
Milton-Freewater picks up felony charges after attempting to elude police
MILTON-FREEWATER – A Milton-Freewater man was charged with multiple offenses after attempting to elude Milton-Freewater …Read More
June 25, 2025
Sub-woofer possible cause of I-84 vehicle fire
BOARDMAN – Boardman Fire Rescue District (BFRD) responded to a vehicle fire Monday at around …Read More
June 24, 2025
Lawsuit alleges Rowena Fire started by train
PORTLAND – A lawsuit has been filed against Union Pacific by two residents whose property …Read More
June 21, 2025
Governor declares State of Emergency for Rowena Fire
SALEM – (Release from Governor Tina Kotek’s Office) Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of …Read More
June 20, 2025
Multiple agencies work grass fire near Hermiston
HERMISTON – Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 (UCFD1) responded to a grass fire near …Read More