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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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Pendleton Round-Up selects local artist for poster design
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Round-Up Association selected local artist and entrepreneur Markus McFetridge as the winner of its ...
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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Wildhorse Resort & Casino going for ‘next level’
PENDLETON — Wildhorse Resort & Casino is expanding in a major way, revealing initial details of the more ...
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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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Echo bistro holds soft opening
ECHO — Along with marveling at cars and perusing vendor booths, those who attended the Echo Car Show ...
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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to ...
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Pendleton community honors Memorial Day
PENDLETON — A sea of red, white and blue flags rippled across military graves as friends and families ...
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World War II veteran enjoys ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train
ELGIN — Just fewer than 100 veterans and their families gathered May 17 at the Elgin Depot. It was ...
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CDA considers new public records request policy
BOARDMAN — The Columbia Development Authority board of directors didn’t make any major decisions during their meeting Tuesday, ...
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Don’t stop too long at Pendleton bus stops
PENDLETON — People sticking around too long at a bus stop in Pendleton now face citations. The Pendleton City ...
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City of Umatilla reacts to failure of police station bond measure
UMATILLA — Voters in Umatilla on Tuesday, May 20, rejected the measure for $19.8 million bond to fund ...
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Morrow County $204.4M school bond passing by razor-thin margin
MORROW COUNTY — Morrow County voters in the Tuesday, May 20, special election approved a $204.4 million bond ...
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Umatilla County stays the course in 2025 special district election
UMATILLA COUNTY — Voters in Umatilla County chose consistency over change in key races in the special district ...
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Pendleton City Council reviews proposal to ban resting at bus stops
PENDLETON — The Pendleton City Council considers an ordinance that would prohibit people from using bus stops to ...
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Oregon weather office set to lose key overnight forecasts
PENDLETON — The National Weather Service Office in Pendleton is set to lose staff meteorologists overnight because of ...
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Art and community unite at South Morrow Art Center
HEPPNER — After nearly seven years of planning and perseverance, the South Morrow Art Center has become a ...
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Pendleton Children’s Center receives $20K grant
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Children’s Center is getting a big funding boost to make building improvements. The center ...
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UPDATE: Gilliam County DA says Umatilla County sheriff ‘just like any other defendant’
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff's Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level ...
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Hermiston Girl Scout combats declining bee population to earn Gold Award
HERMISTON — With a few pieces of wood, natural reeds and a passion for protecting pollinators, Hermiston Girl ...
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Hermiston City Council approves $8M Amazon gift for RV park development
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council approved an $8 million contribution from Amazon Web Services to develop a ...