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Adult in custody escapes work crew near Lakeview
LAKEVIEW – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Corrections) Donald Jones, an adult in …Read More
108th Baker County Fair’s theme is “Fun for the Whole Herd”
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Nyssa Elementary’s BIG BUILDERS robotics team won state award
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Police raid outside Hermiston leads to an arrest
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Drunk semi-truck driver arrested driving the wrong way in Baker County
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John Day Canyon City Parks & Rec to receive $14K Trailblazers grant
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Chamberlain updates council on Native American remains
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla City Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain updated the city council last week …Read More
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BREAKING NEWS: Multiple law enforcement agencies served a high-risk warrant on a residence on Bridge Road outside of Hermiston early this morning.HERMISTON – (News release from Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston) As a result of numerous incidents involving firearms in/around the Hermiston area, Hermiston Police Department (HPD) officers and detectives investigated and ultimately were granted a warrant to search a residence just outside the city. For the full release go to elkhornmediagroup.com/police-raid-outside.../
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LA GRANDE - The La Grande School District recently announced that La Grande High School Volleyball player Aubrey Bisenius received the Oregon National Guard Most Valuable Teammate award, presented by the National Guard and the Oregon School Activities Association.
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Adult in custody escapes work crew near Lakeview
LAKEVIEW – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Corrections) Donald Jones, an adult in …Read More
108th Baker County Fair’s theme is “Fun for the Whole Herd”
BAKER COUNTY — The date has been set for the 2025 Baker County Fair. This …Read More
Nyssa Elementary’s BIG BUILDERS robotics team won state award
NYSSA — Nyssa Elementary School’s Lego Robotics Teams recently got back from the state robotics …Read More
Police raid outside Hermiston leads to an arrest
HERMISTON – (News release from Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston) As a result of numerous …Read More
Drunk semi-truck driver arrested driving the wrong way in Baker County
BAKER COUNTY – On the evening of Monday, January 20, 2025, the Oregon State Police …Read More
John Day Canyon City Parks & Rec to receive $14K Trailblazers grant
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Chamberlain updates council on Native American remains
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla City Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain updated the city council last week …Read More
Wallowa Avalanche Center expands forecasting with Motorized Pro Observer Program
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Chamberlain updates council on Native American remainsWALLA WALLA – Walla Walla City Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain updated the city council last week about the Native American remains found at Pioneer Park. She detailed the city’s ongoing actions related to this discovery as part of the Whitman Street improvement project. A consultation meeting was held on Jan. 13 with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.During the Jan. 13 meeting, meeting, Chamberlain explained they discussed the steps the city must take and the tribes’ requests. DAHP completed its work and asked the city to secure the site more thoroughly, which has been done by installing fencing. The city needs to resend letters to initiate consultation with the affected tribes. They are also working to hire an archaeologist to guide them through the permitting process. The tribes requested moving some disturbed soil back to its original location.The plan will address whether this soil replacement should involve mechanical equipment or manual labor to minimize disturbance. The city is coordinating with CTUIR for recommendations on consultants. Once the plan is approved by DAHP and the tribes, implementation will begin. The affected tribes have requested that the female remains be reburied in her original resting spot.Chamberlain noted that although there may be no visible actions, much planning is taking place behind the scenes to fulfill the city’s responsibilities. Council Member Monte Ellis inquired about the possibility of a monument, to which Chamberlain replied that typically the tribes prefer privacy, but there may be protective measures after reburial.
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BREAKING NEWS: Multiple law enforcement agencies served a high-risk warrant on a residence on Bridge Road outside of Hermiston early this morning.HERMISTON – (News release from Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston) As a result of numerous incidents involving firearms in/around the Hermiston area, Hermiston Police Department (HPD) officers and detectives investigated and ultimately were granted a warrant to search a residence just outside the city. For the full release go to elkhornmediagroup.com/police-raid-outside-hermiston-leads-to-an-arrest/
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Search and rescue ends with rescues and an arrestUMATILLA COUNTY – Umatilla County Search and Rescue responded to a call from a woman who said she and a male were stranded on U.S. Forest Service Road 5427 and had been stuck there for about three days. A third party also reported he had tried to rescue them and his vehicle became stuck in the snow on Forest Service Road 5412. The calls came in on Thursday afternoon.SAR team members let the friend know they would pick him up on their way back from rescuing the couple. Early Friday morning, the team located the couple. The male was identified as Mathew Loring Murray, 33, of Pendleton. He had an outstanding parole violation detention warrant and was arrested. The responding deputy noticed injuries on the woman’s face and when asked, she said she had been assaulted by Murray while they were stranded in the snow.She was taken separately to St. Anthony Hospital separately. A second deputy met with her at the hospital to take her statement.After further investigation, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office added charges of third-degree assault, menacing, and first-degree kidnapping to the charges against Murray. All three stranded individuals were successfully rescued.Photo: Archived photo from Umatilla County Search and Rescue on Facebook.
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Well he set that one up himself 😭😭
I am thankful for Umatilla County Search and Rescue! They saved this woman in more ways than one. ♥️💯🤠
Umatilla Co SAR, a wonderful group! Committed and well trained.
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January 17, 2025
Oversized shipment plans await ODOT approval
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OHA lifts recreational use advisory for Powder Arm of Brownlee Reservoir
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January 16, 2025
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Malheur Co. Health Dept. shares info on free cervical cancer screening
MALHEUR COUNTY — With January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Malheur County Health Department …Read More
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument celebrates 50th anniversary
JOHN DAY – The conversation was all about fossils on KJDY’s Coffee Time Thursday morning. …Read More
Payette County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in identifying suspect in I-84 shooting
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Residents safely evacuate house fire in Walla Walla
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Prepare for closure along 12th street in La Grande on January 28
LA GRANDE – (Release from La Grande Public Works) City of La Grande Public Works …Read More
Two Cultures – One Community Powwow is coming
PENDLETON – The success of Two Cultures – One Community Powwow in 2024 made it …Read More
Baker County Parks says to check the ice before going out
BAKER COUNTY — Ice fisherman—Baker County Parks have recently shared helpful information regarding the thickness …Read More
Multiple agencies responded to barricaded subject at Owyhee Junction
MALHEUR COUNTY – (Release from the Malheur County District Attorney) On January 22, 2025, at …Read More
Walla Walla County Health Department encourages radon testing
WALLA WALLA COUNTY – Walla Walla County Department of Community Health Environmental Health Division Manager …Read More