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Pendleton City Council opens vacant seat to applications
PENDLETON — Residents of Pendleton’s Ward 2, covering much of North Hill, can now apply to represent their…
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Frustrated with perceived disrespect, Umatilla mayor sues his own city
UMATILLA — A conflict between Umatilla’s mayor, city manager and city council that spilled into public view late…
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Pendleton has plenty of space for new housing
PENDLETON — The city of Pendleton’s population is expected to creep up during the next 20 years, increasing…
Government
Boardman City Council considers 2025-26 budget
BOARDMAN — The Boardman City Council considers the 2025-26 fiscal year budget during its meeting Tuesday, June 3,…
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Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
PORTLAND — Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this…
Business
Eastern Oregon leaders praise data centers, look to future
When Amazon came to Eastern Oregon about 15 years ago, many people didn’t know what to expect from…
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting…
Business
Housing developments abound in Eastern Oregon
From subdivisions to new apartments, housing is key component of growth in Umatilla and Morrow counties As the…
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Going nuclear in Umatilla County
Growth spurs Umatilla County to push for use of small modular reactor, but the idea won’t go anywhere…
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Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations
SALEM — State Rep. Bobby Levy, R-Echo, on Feb. 5 urged legislators at a hearing in the Senate…
