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Benton County hopeful on alert radios
PLYMOUTH, Wash. – The news Tuesday was heartening – if it’s right. “It looks like the fix has ... Read more
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Commissioners continue CSEPP moratorium
HERMISTON – The moratorium continues. At a press conference Thursday, Morrow County Judge Terry Tallman announced that Umatilla ... Read more
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Communications slowly improving, officials say
HERMISTON – Good news: Steps are being taken to improve communications between emergency and elected officials. More good ... Read more
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OSP man to monitor CSEPP evaluation
PENDLETON – What Jerry Russell brings to the table may be what emergency officials most appreciate: Objectivity. “I’m ... Read more
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County emergency plans get $4.9 million
HERMISTON – Emergency readiness programs near the Umatilla Chemical Depot will receive $4.9 million this year to dispose ... Read more
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Tone alert radios to be redistributed soon
PENDLETON – County emergency officials say that the failure of last week’s tone alert radio test was not ... Read more
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New voice chips work well, but delinquent siren returns
The delinquent siren is back. That siren, which has created problems for emergency officials for several months, didn’t ... Read more
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Tone alert radios fail first test
PENDLETON – Meg Capps’ words weren’t very heartening. “We have encountered some problems,” said Capps, referring to the ... Read more
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Noxious odors still a mystery
HERMISTON – Exactly what sickened workers at the Umatilla Chemical Depot’s incinerator site on Sept. 15 is still ... Read more
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False alarm incites comments
A discussion Friday morning involving key players in the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program and local officials ... Read more