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Worker dies at Tyson meat processing plant in Wallula
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (91+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Worker dies at Tyson meat processing plant in Wallula WALLULA " A worker died Friday morning at the Tyson Fresh Meats processing plant in Wallula, company officials confirmed. No details regarding the worker's identity or the cause of…...
High bail set for man after armed standoff near Walla Walla school
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (342+ words) Elkhorn Media Group High bail set for man after armed standoff near Walla Walla school WALLA WALLA " Edgar Ruben Cantu-Rodriguez, 43, made his first appearance Friday in Walla Walla County Superior Court following a dramatic standoff with law enforcement in Walla…...
Oregon DEQ approves temporary summer E15 gasoline sales
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (178+ words) SALEM " Oregon environmental officials have approved a temporary change to state fuel standards, allowing the sale of E15 gasoline during the 2026 summer season. The fuel blend, which contains 15% ethanol, is typically restricted during warmer months because it evaporates more easily than…...
Wallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails Association: A Legacy of Stewardship and a Historic Future
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (444+ words) A Major Financial Milestone In early 2026, WMHCTA concluded a record-breaking fundraising campaign that generated nearly two-thirds of a million dollars in support of future trail maintenance and organizational sustainability. The organization has since established the'Legacy Trails Fund Endowment, which is…...
Community Connection of Northeast Oregon receives nearly $300, 000 dollars in state shelter funding
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (170+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Community Connection of Northeast Oregon receives nearly $300, 000 dollars in state shelter funding NORTHEAST OREGON " In a press release yesterday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's office announced a $102 million dollar allocation in shelter funding awards to 22 regional coordinators across…...
Grant County School District 3 is kicking off their Summer Lunch Program starting June 22
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (33+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Grant County School District 3 is kicking off their Summer Lunch Program starting June 22...
Walla Walla High School agriculture program named best in state, advances to nationals
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (184+ words) WALLA WALLA " The Walla Walla High School agriculture program has been named the top secondary program in Washington, a prestigious honor that advances the local chapter to a national competition. The Washington Association of Agricultural Educators recently presented the school…...
Burns Lions Club provides exams to local schools
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (91+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Burns Lions Club provides exams to local schools HARNEY COUNTY-Pete Runnels with the Burns Lions Club spoke on Harney County Live discussing what the Lions Club does for the community of Harney County. Lion Pete spoke about…...
SNAP mandatory interviews return June 1
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (220+ words) SALEM " The interviews required for applying for or renewing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that were placed on hold during the pandemic, become mandatory on June 1. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) says this returns SNAP to standard…...
Ontario City Police Department Honors Fallen Officers for National Police Week
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (154+ words) ONTARIO " The Ontario Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the country this week to observe'National Police Week'and'Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The tradition dates back to…...