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Former Fireside Lounge and Restaurant building near Prairie City destroyed in fire
PRAIRIE CITY – The former Fireside Lounge and Restaurant building located near Dixie Mountain outside …Read More
Shooting at Walla Walla Transit Center injures guard, prompts temporary service cancellation
WALLA WALLA — A Pacific Security guard was injured Saturday night in a shooting at …Read More
Burned area assessments completed on four Wallowa-Whitman NF fires
BAKER CITY — Burned area survey work has been completed on the Salmon, Olive Butte, …Read More
Burnt Creek Fire declared 100% contain by USFS
WALLOWA COUNTY – Earlier this week, the Wallowa Whitman National Forest announced that the Burnt …Read More
Evacuation zones updated Friday for McCully Fire in Baker & Grant counties
SUMPTER – (UPDATE 9/4 @ 1:20 p.m. from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) Evacuation levels …Read More
Pomeroy man arrested after allegedly pouring gasoline around deputy’s home
POMEROY – A 47-year-old man faces multiple charges — including attempted arson, assault and making …Read More
Imbler School District launches new marching band program with Support from The Wildhorse Foundation
IMBLER – (Press release from Imbler School District) The Imbler School District Music Department is …Read More
Morgan Lake Reopens Saturday, September 5th
LA GRANDE — (Announcement from La Grande Parks and Recreation) Due to the Oregon Department …Read More
PRAIRIE CITY - Forestry crews were on hand to make sure the blaze did not spread, and no injuries were reported.
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NYSSA -- "We are incredibly proud of Joaquin, Diego, and Marcelo for representing Nyssa so well. Thank you to everyone who supports and mentors our students, helping them succeed and providing opportunities for them to contribute to the community. Way to lead, Bulldogs!"
Three Nyssa students complete wildfire base camp simulation - Elkhorn Media Group
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WALLA WALLA - A Pacific Security guard was treated and released after a Saturday night shooting at the Valley Transit Transfer Center, forcing the temporary cancellation of Sunday bus services.
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Former Fireside Lounge and Restaurant building near Prairie City destroyed in fire
PRAIRIE CITY – The former Fireside Lounge and Restaurant building located near Dixie Mountain outside …Read More
Shooting at Walla Walla Transit Center injures guard, prompts temporary service cancellation
WALLA WALLA — A Pacific Security guard was injured Saturday night in a shooting at …Read More
Burned area assessments completed on four Wallowa-Whitman NF fires
BAKER CITY — Burned area survey work has been completed on the Salmon, Olive Butte, …Read More
Burnt Creek Fire declared 100% contain by USFS
WALLOWA COUNTY – Earlier this week, the Wallowa Whitman National Forest announced that the Burnt …Read More
Evacuation zones updated Friday for McCully Fire in Baker & Grant counties
SUMPTER – (UPDATE 9/4 @ 1:20 p.m. from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) Evacuation levels …Read More
Pomeroy man arrested after allegedly pouring gasoline around deputy’s home
POMEROY – A 47-year-old man faces multiple charges — including attempted arson, assault and making …Read More
Imbler School District launches new marching band program with Support from The Wildhorse Foundation
IMBLER – (Press release from Imbler School District) The Imbler School District Music Department is …Read More
Morgan Lake Reopens Saturday, September 5th
LA GRANDE — (Announcement from La Grande Parks and Recreation) Due to the Oregon Department …Read More
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WALLA WALLA - Sunday transit service has been canceled. Operations will resume Monday under a limited holiday schedule.
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Fire Update September 6th at 8:53 a.m.BAKER COUNTY-McCulley Fire-7 miles NW of Sumpter; Baker & Grant Counties-13,565 Acres-25% ContainmentKLAMATH COUNTY-Wrights Spring Fire-North of Klamath Falls; Klamath County-55,134 Acres- 95% Containment MALHEUR COUNTY- Big Grass Fire-Skull Creek Rd & Upper Horse Camp Reservoir Rd, Jordan Valley; Malheur & Owyhee Counties -578,637 Acres-94% ContainmentUMATILLA COUNTY-Hagen Fire-4 Miles East of Gibbon; Union & Umatilla Counties -61,396 Acres-56% Containment WALLOWA COUNTY-Paradise Fire-Area of Paradise Creek and the Mill Creek Watershed; Wallowa, Columbia, Walla Walla, Umatilla Counties-9,646 Acres- 26% ContainmentWASCO COUNTY-Grasshopper Fire-12 Miles East of Government Camp; Wasco, Clackamas & Hood River Counties -93,990 Acres-91% ContainmentWHEELER COUNTY-Rowe Creek Complex- Wheeler, Crook, Wasco, & Jefferson Counties-373,927 Acres-99% Containment
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Baker City
August 28, 2026
Zachariah Peer Sentenced to 30 Years Following Baker County Child Abuse Investigation
BAKER CITY — A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following …Read More
John Day
August 28, 2026
John Day River closes to steelhead fishing beginning Sept. 1st
JOHN DAY – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife) Steelhead fishing …Read More
Eastern Oregon
August 28, 2026
Northeast Oregon A&H access areas to reopen Aug. 29
EASTERN OREGON – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) All northeast …Read More
Portland
June 10, 2026
OHA walks back its rule about kids at municipal pools
PORTLAND – The Oregon Health Authority has decided to revisit the new rule requiring children …Read More
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More evacuation levels are reduced on the Hagen Fire
Continued progress on the Hagen Fire is allowing emergency officials to further reduce or lift …Read More
9-4 Update: Paradise and Hagen fires
September 4, 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY: Evacuation levels change quickly. Please check official sources often. Fire Size* Containment Personnel Hagen 61,408 …Read More
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Umatilla County
POWER CITY – The Umatilla County Health Department and the West Umatilla Mosquito Control District …Read More
Struve Bridge will be replaced on Southwest Kirk Avenue in Pendleton
PENDLETON – In the wake of the 2019 McKay Creek flood, the Federal Emergency Management …Read More
Public use restrictions are reduced to Phase B on the Umatilla National Forest
PENDLETON – Officials for the Umatilla National Forest (UNF) reduced public use restrictions to Phase …Read More
Malheur National Forest reduces public use restriction and IFPL
GRANT AND HARNEY COUNTY(Released by the Malheur National Forest)-Effective 12:01am, Friday, September 4, 2026, the …Read More
Burns Police Department issues notice on RV residing regulations and $300 fines
BURNS-The Burns Police Department has issued a community notice reminding residents of city regulations regarding …Read More
Wildfire Emergency Order and insurance grace period extended to September 29 for Eastern Oregon
UNION & WALLOWA COUNTIES – Earlier this week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation officially …Read More
9-3 Update: Hagen and Paradise fires
Paradise Fire Size: 9,639 acres Containment: 22% Personnel: 373 Hagen Fire Size: 61,408 acres Containment: …Read More