ECHO helps community members in need with an army of volunteers
ECHO, or Emergency Care Help Organization, has been helping families in crisis in Eastern Hillsborough County since 1987.
May 17, 2026Open source
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Umatilla and Morrow counties ballot box sites
PENDLETON — A little more than 13% of Umatilla County voters have turned in their ballots for the primary election Tuesday, May 19. As of Thursday, the cou...
May 15, 2026Open source
Hermiston nonprofit serving veterans earns award for customer service
HERMISTON — It’s only fitting that an organization founded on providing service to veterans should win the 2026 GO! Eastern Oregon Readers’ Choice for...
May 14, 2026Open source
Death at Two Rivers Correctional Institution reported May 11, Oregon corrections says
The Oregon Department of Corrections reports that an inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution has died.Officials say Virgil McDougal, 83, died May 11.&l...
May 12, 2026Open source
Umatilla celebrates opening of Business Center, Village Square Park
UMATILLA — Downtown Umatilla had a festival atmosphere on Friday, May 8, as the city celebrated the grand opening of its Business Center. City and county o...
May 12, 2026Open source
Umatilla County mushroom hunter reported missing since May 3 is reunited with family
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office says a missing mushroom hunter has been found and is back with his family.
May 7, 2026Open source
Crews face difficult terrain in search for missing Oregon man in Umatilla Natl. Forest
Search & rescue crews are looking for a 69-year-old Oregon man who was reported missing Sunday afternoon during a family mushroom hunting trip in the Umatilla N
May 5, 2026Open source
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Fire danger is now listed as high across the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland as dry conditions increase wildfire risk.
May 12, 2026Open source
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
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Heidi Friesen is one of eight finalists for the OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon Educator of the Year award. Winners receive a year of paid rent or mort...
May 8, 2026Open source
A small Oregon town faces financial peril. Can residents save Lakeview?
In a remote corner of rural Southern Oregon, the town of Lakeview is drowning in debt. Its story is an extreme example of the challenges stacked against isol...
May 7, 2026Open source
OSP seeks tips for mule deer shot in Elgin
ELGIN — Oregon State Police seeks help with identifying poachers in Union County. The Fish and Wildlife Division announced on Tuesday, May 6, it was asking...
May 7, 2026Open source
66 workers to lose jobs at Prineville data center tied to Meta
Nearly 70 workers at a Prineville data center tied to Meta Platforms are set to lose their jobs after contractor Milestone Technologies announced permanent l...
May 2, 2026Open source
Man accused of cutting tent, kidnapping two women camping near public trail
Two women were camping along a public trail in Oregon when a man cut open their tent, kidnapped them and threatened to sexually assault them. Prosecutors bel...
May 29, 2026Open source
Vaccination rates among Oregon students have reached a new low, OHA reports
More parents than ever are choosing nonmedical exemptions to Oregon's school immunization requirements, health officials said Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Man caught living in the crawlspace of Oregon townhome sentenced to prison
A man in Oregon was sentenced for living in secret in the crawlspace of a family home. Photos show the setup law enforcement found inside.
May 28, 2026Open source
Mass., Maine among 4 sued by DOJ for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
DOJ sues Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington over undercover plates for federal agents, saying the policies endanger and impede enforcement.
May 28, 2026Open source
Oregon Burn Center medical director describes treatment for survivors of Longview blast
The Legacy Oregon Burn Center treated four people injured in the Nippon Dynawave implosion — injuries ranged from minor to severe to fatal.
May 28, 2026Open source
85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
May 28, 2026Open source
SEPTA launches 1st real-time arrival display at South Philly bus stop SEPTA launched its first-ever digital...
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
May 27, 2026Open source
Man sentenced for stealing van to escape Oregon State Hospital in 2023
Christopher Pray was sentenced in 2024 to 22 years in prison for unrelated cases. A 57-month sentence for the vehicle theft and escape will be served concurr...
May 27, 2026Open source
Aztecs land Oregon State transfer following newcomer’s injury
Isaiah Sy is a 22-year-old sharpshooting wing who was born in France and spent the last three years playing in the United States.
May 25, 2026Open source
Husker baseball falls to Ducks in Big Ten Tournament
Nebraska baseball was knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament on Saturday after getting shut out by Oregon.
May 24, 2026Open source
The Latest: Kentucky polls begin to close as Massie faces Trump-backed challenger
There are primary elections Tuesday in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania. These contests will be a further test of President Donald...
May 19, 2026Open source
Which states have primary elections Tuesday?
Tuesday is a big day for primary elections. Here's who's running in six key states and how it could affect the balance of power in Washington. (Photo: Tegna)
May 19, 2026Open source
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Milton Freewater is in Umatilla County, Oregon.
Region: Eastern Oregon
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97862
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Man accused of cutting tent, kidnapping two women camping near public trail
Two women were camping along a public trail in Oregon when a man cut open their tent, kidnapped them and threatened to sexually assault them. Prosecutors bel...
May 29, 2026Open source
Vaccination rates among Oregon students have reached a new low, OHA reports
More parents than ever are choosing nonmedical exemptions to Oregon's school immunization requirements, health officials said Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Man caught living in the crawlspace of Oregon townhome sentenced to prison
A man in Oregon was sentenced for living in secret in the crawlspace of a family home. Photos show the setup law enforcement found inside.
May 28, 2026Open source
Oregon Burn Center medical director describes treatment for survivors of Longview blast
The Legacy Oregon Burn Center treated four people injured in the Nippon Dynawave implosion — injuries ranged from minor to severe to fatal.
May 28, 2026Open source
85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
May 28, 2026Open source
SEPTA launches 1st real-time arrival display at South Philly bus stop SEPTA launched its first-ever digital...
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
May 27, 2026Open source
Man sentenced for stealing van to escape Oregon State Hospital in 2023
Christopher Pray was sentenced in 2024 to 22 years in prison for unrelated cases. A 57-month sentence for the vehicle theft and escape will be served concurr...
May 27, 2026Open source
Aztecs land Oregon State transfer following newcomer’s injury
Isaiah Sy is a 22-year-old sharpshooting wing who was born in France and spent the last three years playing in the United States.
May 25, 2026Open source
Hurricanes flip blue-chip cornerback Ai’King Hall from Oregon
The Miami Hurricanes flipped star cornerback Ai'King Hall from Oregon, landing their second blue-chip cornerback in 10 days.
May 17, 2026Open source
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