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Deep Roots: A reunion of the Kirby, Furgason and Simonis families draws 120 people to Baker County

RICHLAND — Amber Schmitt didn’t even know all the people who attended the family reunion. But she knew…

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Ceremony remembers the life of La Grande’s Doug Trice

LA GRANDE — A celebration of life ceremony for Doug Trice will be conducted Saturday, July 30, at…

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Judge throws out child neglect charges against ex-Grant County deputy but rules trial can proceed on other counts

CANYON CITY — After more than a month of deliberating, a Circuit Court judge has tossed out misdemeanor…

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Ex-John Day city manager’s consulting contract holds up to scrutiny

JOHN DAY — When Nick Green resigned last month as John Day’s city manager and took on a…

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Road construction scheduled in Wallowa County will affect forest roads, county highway

BAKER CITY — The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is bringing awareness to upcoming road construction that will affect traffic.…

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Tribal encampment plays key role in Chief Joseph Days

JOSEPH — Chief Joseph Days Rodeo is a mashup of Western culture with both roping and riding action…

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Cooling centers to open as record-breaking heat hits the Walla Walla Valley

Officials and community groups are scrambling to open cooling centers for the Walla Walla Valley’s most vulnerable as…

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Baker County Cultural Coalition grant to bring arts to new eyes

BAKER CITY — The Baker County Cultural Coalition Access Grant is a new program designed to bring art…

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Oregon State Police to examine Finley Creek Jane Doe site

UNION COUNTY — A four-decade-old Union County mystery may be on the verge of being solved or taking…

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Biz Buzz: Cold brew coffee now available in Wallowa County

ENTERPRISE — A local purveyor of gourmet coffee has a new product on the market — cold brew…

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