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Bill would clear path for nuclear power in Umatilla County

SALEM – A proposed piece of legislation to clear the way for the local installation of a small…

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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…

Agriculture

Oregon House passes wolf bill

Compensation measure now on its way to governor SALEM — An Oregon Senate bill to strengthen Oregon’s wolf…

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Nonprofit that encourages Eastern Oregon students to consider health care careers fears potential loss of federal funding

Proposed cuts in federal spending could jeopardize the future of a nonprofit that encourages residents in 11 counties…

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Oregon Department of Forestry declares start of fire season, with permits and other requirements for outdoor burning, starting June 5 in NE Oregon

LA GRANDE — Although snow still covers the higher mountains and the grass is still green in places,…

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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…

Community

InterMountain Education Service District celebrates Crystal Apple winners

PENDLETON — Teachers and staff members in Morrow and Umatilla counties gathered May 13 to celebrate the 2025…

Outdoors

Umatilla National Forest planning major project

PENDLETON — The Umatilla National Forest is taking public comments about one of the bigger logging and prescribed…

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…

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Hill Meat Co. in Pendleton invests $18 million to expand business PENDLETON — Information from Business Oregon, the…

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