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Eastern Oregon 4th of July events to keep an eye on
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (100+ words) Elkhorn Media Group EASTERN OREGON " The 4th of July and America's 250th anniversary is almost here. Soon, the streets will be filled with barbecues and camp chairs, and the skies lit up with fireworks! For anyone looking to get in on some…...
Oregon's libraries offering free state park parking permits
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (196+ words) SALEM " They say libraries are a window to the world, and now Oregon's libraries are giving residents another way to explore. The Oregon's Parks and Recreation Department has made 200 parking permits available at libraries across the state. The permits can…...
City of Vale locks public brush pit following misuse
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (127+ words) Elkhorn Media Group City of Vale locks public brush pit following misuse VALE " Officials with the City of Vale have issued a public notice regarding the city's debris burn piles. Read the city's message below: (Release from the City of…...
Private contractors step-in to help halt Tuesday fire at Port of Morrow
19+ hour ago (115+ words) BOARDMAN " Fast action by private contractors at the Port of Morrow stopped a potential disaster when a wind-driven fire was halted Tuesday afternoon. Boardman Fire Rescue District said when its crews arrived just after noon, a Port of Morrow bulldozer…...
Matson fined $114 K, banned for life from hunting following Grant/Umatilla poaching cases
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (159+ words) UMATILLA & GRANT COUNTIES " Additional convictions from Umatilla County have been added for Christopher George Matson, 48, who was recently convicted in both Grant and Umatilla County Circuit Courts on multiple poaching violations. Read the full press release from the Oregon State…...
Proposed fee changes on the Malheur National Forest
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (156+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Proposed fee changes on the Malheur National Forest JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY & HINES " (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) The Malheur National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at various recreation sites on the forest....
Woman tased, arrested after allegedly trying to kick Milton-Freewater police officer
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (143+ words) Elkhorn Media Group MILTON-FREEWATER " A woman faces multiple charges after allegedly resisting arrest and trying to kick an officer during a disturbance Monday, Milton-Freewater Police Chief Joe Shurtz said. Shannon Kwong was jailed on counts of interfering with a peace…...
Baker City Fire Chief says "no" to illegal fireworks
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (203+ words) BAKER CITY " Read a fireworks safety message from Baker City Fire and Rescue Chief Michael Carlson below: (Press Release from Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson) July 4th has always been a challenging time for first responders across the country. Baker…...
Transient man arrested for allegedly using lost wallet to make $4, 000 in purchases in Hermiston
18+ hour ago (181+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Transient man arrested for allegedly using lost wallet to make $4, 000 in purchases in Hermiston HERMISTON " A 29-year-old transient man faces multiple charges, including first-degree theft, after allegedly racking up more than $4, 000 in purchases using stolen credit and…...
I-84 Westbound closed to trucks between Ontario and Baker City due to wildfires
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (82+ words) I-84 Westbound closed to trucks between Ontario and Baker City due wildfires Elkhorn Media Group I-84 Westbound closed to trucks between Ontario and Baker City due to wildfires ONTARIO " ODOT Are reporting that I-84 Westbound is closed to trucks between Ontario (Milepost 374) and…...