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Rural communities lack veterinarians; suicide rates, clinical depression high in the profession Spice was not very happy to ...
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City of Pendleton increases water, sewer rates April 1
PENDLETON — Residents of Pendleton are going to be paying more for water and sewer services effective Tuesday, ...
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Hermiston FFA shines at state convention
HERMISTON — Hermiston Future Farmers of America had a standout performance at the 2025 Oregon FFA State Convention ...
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Yard sale benefits Domestic Violence Services
HERMISTON — Domestic Violence Services is taking advantage of spring weather and will host a yard sale fundraiser. ...
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Chipotle coming to Pendleton
PENDLETON — A Chipotle Mexican Grill soon will open in Pendleton, according to the city's planning department.
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Pendleton City Council approves ownership of equine center land
PENDLETON — The city of Pendleton is moving forward with plans to acquire land from the Round-Up as ...
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Merkley encourages crowd to stay engaged, hold government accountable
BOARDMAN — Before stepping into his town hall meeting, Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley criticized President Donald Trump’s ...
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Homeless count process improved over last year
UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — Around 500 people were recorded as experiencing homelessness in Umatilla and Morrow counties during ...
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Pendleton City Council to discuss land purchase and lease for Blue Mountain Equine Center
PENDLETON — Pendleton City Council will consider purchasing the land where Blue Mountain Equine Center is located and ...
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More than $2.9M coming to Northeastern Oregon school districts
SALEM — Oregon’s K-12 public schools in 2025 will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund. Oregon ...
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East Oregonian Days Gone By
25 years ago this week — 2000 CONDON — A heap of trouble. That’s what a few citizens of ...
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Cavan indicted on murder and other charges
JOHN DAY — The man accused of killing his girlfriend in a John Day motel room is facing ...
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Differences of opinion
Board members of the Columbia Development Authority were prepared to reprimand or even fire Executive Director Greg Smith ...
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Umatilla County Public Health report 21 pertussis cases across regions
UMATILLA COUNTY — Umatilla County Public Health has confirmed 21 reported cases of pertussis, marking an increase in ...
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Morrow County on list of Merkley’s March town halls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced Friday, March 7, he will hold five town halls ...
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Hermiston to seek $1M grant for sports complex
HERMISTON — The city of Hermiston can apply for up to $1 million in grant money to make ...
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Senior lunches: March 13-19, 2025
BAKER CITY: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. Menu: Thursday, ...
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Chuck Sams comes home
PENDLETON — Even when he didn’t know it, Charles “Chuck” Sams was always going to come home.
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Pertussis outbreak triggers response in Umatilla County after 8 confirmed cases
UMATILLA COUNTY — In the past 20 days, eight people in the area have tested positive for pertussis, ...
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High school art exhibition recognizes local students
LA GRANDE — More thaa 200 students from 14 high schools showcased their work at the Eastern Oregon ...
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Bowling is right up service dog’s alley
HERMISTON — In celebration of his third birthday, Leroy, a yellow Labrador retriever, helped raise $1,900 for a ...
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Umatilla Sage Riders hitch up for annual tack swap
HERMISTON — For those looking for saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, bits and other equine accessories, head to the ...
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Senior lunches: Feb. 27-March 5, 2025
BAKER CITY: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. Menu: Thursday, Feb. ...