Highway 26 chip seal work starts June 8 in Grant County
JOHN DAY — The Oregon Department of Transportation advised travelers should expect daytime lane closures and delays starting Monday, June 8, on Highway 26...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Grant County residents talk education, economy at Merkley Town Hall
JOHN DAY — Around 45 Grant County residents on May 1 discussed everything from education, the economy and healthcare with Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley. Th...
May 8, 2026Open source
Portland-based activist stops in Grant County to support family mental health
Virginia Jones hopes her experiences with high-conflict divorce can help shape future legislation JOHN DAY — Virginia Jones stood outside the Grant County...
May 15, 2026Open source
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OSP seeks public’s help in Grant County wolf killing 1 MIN READ
GRANT COUNTY — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking information regarding the killing of a collared wolf in Grant County. OSP in a...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Redmond middle school shop class boosts student engagement
An Obsidian Middle School science teacher is expanding a new introduction to career and technical education (CTE) class that helps engage students through gr...
May 14, 2026Open source
Oregon’s tuition-free community college aid program could be on its last legs
State leaders hoped that the Oregon Promise Grant would entice more high school graduates to enroll in community college. So far, its impact has been limited.
May 12, 2026Open source
Strong pitching leading the charge for West Albany baseball
Grant Bending pitched six innings in West Albany's win over Lebanon on Friday, giving up two runs and striking out six.
May 12, 2026Open source
Whooping cough case reported at Grant High School in NE Portland, Mult. Co. Health says
Health officials say someone at Portland’s Grant High School has whooping cough, and they are warning families at the school about the potential dangers of...
May 12, 2026Open source
Grant County Court reallocates Title III funds to library
CANYON CITY — The Grant County Court, at its May 6 meeting, approved several fair and jail contracts and reallocated Title III funds to the library after f...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Dozens of new Oregon laws take effect June 5, 2026, including immigrant protections, a ban on predatory lending and a crackdown on speculative ticket sales.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
A political split in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge
Visit Hood River, as so many people do, and you’ll see on the front windows of many downtown businesses a sign saying: “We are immigrants,” and sometim...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Commentary: A political split in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge 4 MIN READ
Visit Hood River, as so many people do, and you’ll see on the front windows of many downtown businesses a sign saying: “We are immigrants,” and sometim...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Commentary: A political split in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge 4 MIN READ
Visit Hood River, as so many people do, and you’ll see on the front windows of many downtown businesses a sign saying: “We are immigrants,” and sometim...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
The DOGE-ing of the Humanities Is Being Reversed
The Trump administration hastily canceled research grants last year—but just hit a roadblock in court.
May 9, 2026Open source
Immigrant rights group urges city to uphold South Portland ICE facility land-use violation
The City of Portland has a hearing Tuesday morning over a land-use agreement violation against the property owner of the ICE facility in South Portland, and an
May 5, 2026Open source
Everything you need to know about LSU track & field ahead of the NCAA Championships
LSU track & field will have 23 entries at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, starting on June 10. Find out which events coach Dennis Shaver’s men’...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kevin Griffin was introduced on Tuesday as Oregon State University's vice president and director of interco...
Kevin Griffin was introduced on Tuesday as Oregon State University's vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. He comes from Ohio State Unive...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Alec H. Rutherford, 33, was taken into custody following a June 4 incident at his home north of Oregon.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
7 ways to make the best zucchini of your life
Zucchini’s pros — its neutral flavor, high water content and ubiquity — are also its cons. That neutral flavor could be boring, or it could be a thrill...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Huntington man charged with robbery deemed able to assist in defense 5 MIN READ
Justin Dean Bridwell, who was treated earlier this year at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, is charged with a felony that, if he was convicted, could resu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Eastern Oregon groundwater contamination lawsuit moves forward 1 MIN READ
PENDLETON — The lawsuit accusing the Port of Morrow, commercial farms and operators of contaminating groundwater in Oregon’s Lower Umatilla Basin Groundw...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Umatilla pollution ‘conspiracy’ claims allowed to proceed 2 MIN READ
Allegations have raised a ‘plausible inference’ that farms, processors ‘acted in concert’ PENLDETON — Farms and food processors accused of pollutin...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Eastern Oregon groundwater contamination lawsuit moves forward 1 MIN READ
PENDLETON — The lawsuit accusing the Port of Morrow, commercial farms and operators of contaminating groundwater in Oregon’s Lower Umatilla Basin Groundw...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Umatilla pollution ‘conspiracy’ claims allowed to proceed 2 MIN READ
Allegations have raised a ‘plausible inference’ that farms, processors ‘acted in concert’ PENLDETON — Farms and food processors accused of pollutin...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Oregon State announces $25 million athletics facility project
A new facility will support 150 student-athletes in softball, soccer, cross country and track and field.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Commentary: Oregon’s wildlife areas: Managed for livestock? 5 MIN READ
The science behind cattle grazing on hunter-funded lands deserves a harder look Every time an Oregon hunter buys a license, pays for a tag or purchases a box...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New state forester gets to work, says ‘zero tolerance’ for issues that led to predecessor’s ouster 7...
Kacey KC is starting her third month as the new director of the Oregon Department of Forestry following earlier tumult at the agency Oregon’s new state for...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Everything you need to know about LSU track & field ahead of the NCAA Championships
LSU track & field will have 23 entries at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, starting on June 10. Find out which events coach Dennis Shaver’s men’...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Kevin Griffin was introduced on Tuesday as Oregon State University's vice president and director of interco...
Kevin Griffin was introduced on Tuesday as Oregon State University's vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. He comes from Ohio State Unive...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Alec H. Rutherford, 33, was taken into custody following a June 4 incident at his home north of Oregon.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
7 ways to make the best zucchini of your life
Zucchini’s pros — its neutral flavor, high water content and ubiquity — are also its cons. That neutral flavor could be boring, or it could be a thrill...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Huntington man charged with robbery deemed able to assist in defense 5 MIN READ
Justin Dean Bridwell, who was treated earlier this year at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, is charged with a felony that, if he was convicted, could resu...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Eastern Oregon groundwater contamination lawsuit moves forward 1 MIN READ
PENDLETON — The lawsuit accusing the Port of Morrow, commercial farms and operators of contaminating groundwater in Oregon’s Lower Umatilla Basin Groundw...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Umatilla pollution ‘conspiracy’ claims allowed to proceed 2 MIN READ
Allegations have raised a ‘plausible inference’ that farms, processors ‘acted in concert’ PENLDETON — Farms and food processors accused of pollutin...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Eastern Oregon groundwater contamination lawsuit moves forward 1 MIN READ
PENDLETON — The lawsuit accusing the Port of Morrow, commercial farms and operators of contaminating groundwater in Oregon’s Lower Umatilla Basin Groundw...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Umatilla pollution ‘conspiracy’ claims allowed to proceed 2 MIN READ
Allegations have raised a ‘plausible inference’ that farms, processors ‘acted in concert’ PENLDETON — Farms and food processors accused of pollutin...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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