by OptimistPrime | Jul 23, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, July 22, to immediately implement a countywide burning ban.Under the ban, which applies to areas outside incorporated areas in the county, no fires of any kind are allowed except...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 23, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
JOSEPH — High temperatures? Lots of alcohol? Crowds to control? A bank robbery? What could go wrong with an event like the 78th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo?Whatever it might be, Wallowa County Sheriff Ryan Moody is getting ready for it. Original Article: Source
by OptimistPrime | Jul 23, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
HERMISTON — Hermiston residents’ primary safety concern on public roads is driver behavior, especially around schools, parks and other community centers.That concern was revealed in a community survey Kittelson & Associates conducted May 10-31. Original...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 22, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
MORROW COUNTY — Morrow County voters decided to not recall the three county commissioners.Unofficial election results Monday, July 22, show Commissioners David Sykes, Jeff Wenholz and Roy Drago Jr. are keeping their positions. Original Article: Source
by OptimistPrime | Jul 22, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
PENDLETON — The Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday, July 22, it is closing Interstate 84 at night between Pendleton and Ontario for crews to manage the Durkee Fire.The fire is burning west of the interstate between Baker City and Ontario. ODOT...
by OptimistPrime | Jul 22, 2024 | Eastern Oregon, Headline Feed
UMATILLA — A father and son from Umatilla died Friday, July 19, in Morrow County in a head-on crash.“The Umatilla School District mourns the loss of Pedro Figueroa Mendoza and his father, Abrahan Figueroa,” the district announced on its Facebook page. Original...