WESTON — The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night, July 15, announced more evacuations for the Lower Dry Creek Fire. Level 3, “go now,” evacuations are in effect for the following areas ...

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PENDLETON — A crash Thursday morning, July 16, has closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 at Exit 202 near Pendleton. The Oregon Department of Transportation reported the crash occurred near ...

Oregon health officials have recorded a handful of verified cases of a parasitic intestinal illness in the state over the past two months, as outbreaks involving the disease continue to grow in other ...

Sky-high energy bills. Record-breaking wildfires. Air too toxic to breathe. Oregonians are already paying the price for pollution from large corporations, which is fueling climate disasters and ...

HERMISTON — Plan ahead and save money for carnival rides at the Umatilla County Fair, Aug. 12-15 at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road. Presented by Davis Shows Northwest, ...

Oregon’s 2025 wine grape production dropped 25% and acreage harvested dipped 12% from the previous year due to declining sales and exports, particularly to Canada. Signs of contraction were ...

PENDLETON — Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition’s pub talk Wednesday, July 15, in Pendleton focuses on the recent record drought. Larry O’Neill, Oregon’s state climatologist, Oregon State ...

PENDLETON — Archivist and mystery author Mary B. Hansen will offer a special presentation on Thursday, July 23, at the Pendleton Public Library to discuss her newest book, “Blood in the Archives.” ...

Our country is strongest when we move forward with our eyes open and a clear plan for a better future. In the wake of America’s 250th birthday, I was honored to hold open-to-all town halls last week ...

UMATILLA — The Port of Umatilla on Tuesday, July 14, announced the retirement of General Manager Kim B. Puzey, effective Jan 31, 2027. Puzey has been the port’s general manager for more than 30 years.

PILOT ROCK — Plan ahead for a pair of upcoming events at Indian Lake Campground. In its fifth year, Family Day is Saturday, July 25, with archery activities starting at 6 p.m. — bring your own ...