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