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Wallowa County Museum marks its 50th on nation's 250th
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (830+ words) Published 9: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Bill Bradshaw | Wallowa County Chieftain JOSEPH " As the nation marks its 250th birthday, the town of Joseph is marking a milestone of its own " it's been 50 years since the establishment of the Wallowa County Museum. The…...
Warm winter, low snowpack leads to drought in much of E. Oregon
15+ hour, 56+ min ago (391+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Michael Kane | Hermiston Herald HERMISTON " Historically low snowpack and one of the warmest winters in Oregon history are among the factors contributing to severe and extreme drought conditions throughout much of the state. The Oregon…...
Hermiston seeks community input on indoor aquatics facility
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (275+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 HERMISTON " The city of Hermiston wants to hear what residents have to say about a potential indoor aquatics and wellness center. During the city's 2016 Livable Hermiston visioning process, more than 2, 200 residents participated in surveys, interviews, public…...
NE Oregon highways among priorities for safer wildlife crossings
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (507+ words) Published 3: 21 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Oregon Wildlife Foundation's campaign to reduce collisions between vehicles and animals such as deer and elk includes three projects in Northeastern Oregon. The organization, which works with the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Department…...
OPB's "Think Out Loud' to broadcast from Hermiston in August
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (208+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 HERMISTON " Oregon Public Broadcasting will bring its radio talk show, "Think Out Loud," to Hermiston the week of Aug. 17. The "Think Out Loud" team will be broadcasting its shows from noon to 1 p. m. during the week from…...
Area transportation commission meets July 9 in La Grande
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (160+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 LA GRANDE " The Northeast Area Commission on Transportation at its meeting meeting Thursday, July 9, in La Grande hears two presentations and regional updates. The meeting is 9 a. m. to noon at the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 5 Headquarters,…...
Blue Mountain Forest Plan revision draft study coming July 2
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (1414+ words) Published 2: 05 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The U. S. Forest Service on Thursday, July 2, will release a draft environmental impact statement for the revised long-term management plans for the three national forests in the Blue Mountains " Wallowa-Whitman, Umatilla and Malheur. The release starts a…...
Northeastern Oregon births: July 1, 2026
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (57+ words) East Oregonian Northeastern Oregon births: July 1, 2026 Published 10: 00 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Recent births at hospitals in Northeastern Oregon CHANDLER " Savannah Chandler and Christopher Chandler, of Hermiston; a girl, Aubrey Delores Chandler. REDCRANE " Aubry Janelle Woods and Bryson Allen Redcrane, of Pendleton;…...
Growing scope of Oregon psilocybin program raises safety concerns, study says
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (361+ words) Published 6: 41 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Oregon's landmark effort allowing adults older than 21 to access psilocybin has evolved beyond "strictly medical uses" and may be allowing more people to enroll in the program than is safe, according to a new study. Researchers…...
COLUMN " An Irish band, the Super Bowl, and celebrating America's legacy
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (731+ words) Published 5: 00 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 As America approaches its 250th birthday I have been thinking about an Irish rock band and the Super Bowl. A peculiar combination, I suppose. Although we Americans can commiserate with some of the Irish as regards our…...