PENDLETON — The following is the Sunday, Aug. 23, update on the Paradise and Hagen fires in the Umatilla National Forest. Highway 204: A pilot car is helping control traffic patterns along Hight 204.

PENDLETON — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield hosted a town hall at the Pendleton Convention Center as a stop on his Oregon Priorities Tour. More than a dozen community members attended the public ...

IRRIGON — Amazon is investing in three irrigation efficiency projects with the West Extension Irrigation District in Umatilla and Morrow counties. District Manager Bev Bridgewater said the projects ...

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Oregon East Symphony has announced the 2026-27 concert season under the artistic leadership of Conductor and Artistic Director Beau Benson. “Our upcoming season celebrates both ...

WESTON — East Umatilla Fire & Rescue on Tuesday, Aug. 25, responded to Lakeside Foods in Weston for an ammonia leak. East Umatilla in a statement reported emergency personnel responded at 7:17 p.m. to ...

PENDLETON — The following is the Wednesday, Aug. 19, update on the Paradise and Hagen fires in the Umatilla National Forest. • The Southern Area Team 3 took command of the Paradise and Hagen fires at ...

Some big game hunters in Baker and Grant counties could be affected by summer wildfires, but the extent likely will be less than in 2024, according to biologists. Although Oregon has set a record for ...

Some Oregon House and Senate Republicans said it would be up to voters to decide if eastern Oregon Rep. Greg Smith should continue serving after ethics violations. Oregon lawmakers have largely ...

BAKER CITY — Not even a gashed up tire that kept Kane Hellberg from reaching triple-digit speeds on his motorcycle prevented the Baker City teenager from winning his class in by far the longest race ...

ECHO — Former Echo mayor and current City Councilor Jeana Hampton has filed to run for mayor in the November election. Hampton, who filed on Tuesday, Aug. 18, was appointed to the Echo City Council on ...

UMATILLA — A large commercial pallet fire broke out early Wednesday, Aug. 19, causing numerous propane tanks to explode along Highway 395 near Union Street in Umatilla. The Umatilla Rural Fire ...

MITCHELL — It’s time to make plans to participate in the 30th annual Painted Hills Festival. The family-friendly community event is Sept. 5, with most activities held at Mitchell City Park. Organizers ...