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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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