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Community briefs for Feb. 19 — print only

Hermiston High bowler takes 2nd at state HERMISTON — Lilian Fields of Hermiston High School rolled her way…

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Fire in Weston displaces three

WESTON — East Umatilla Fire and Rescue firefighters contained a house fire in Weston while dealing with challenging…

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Senior lunches: Feb. 20-26 2025

BAKER CITY: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. Menu: Thursday, Feb.…

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Red Cross blood drives in Eastern Oregon through March

EASTERN OREGON — Healthy adults and teens 16 and older can give the gift of life by becoming…

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Trump administration’s federal worker firings affect Forest Service employees in NE Oregon

Bailey Langley was almost one year into what she calls her “dream job” when it ended with one…

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Group in Pendleton joins protests against Trump’s agenda

PENDLETON — More than a dozen protestors gathered outside of Pendleton City Hall as part of the nationwide…

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Local company helps Pendleton prison prevent drone smuggling

PENDLETON — A new local technology company is enhancing security at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution to prevent drone…

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Study shows poachers more likely cause of bird deaths than power lines

PENDLETON — New research from wildlife biologists shows poachers play a bigger role in the deaths of eagles,…

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Bentz to host town halls for NE Oregon residents

NORTHEASTERN OREGON — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, announced four upcoming town halls to hear from constituents. Bentz’s…

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Harkenrider Senior Activity Center basement ready for use

HERMISTON — Eight years after it opened, a key feature of the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center had its debut.…

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