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E. Oregon voters want say on $4B increase to taxes, fees
Petition to overturn higher gas and payroll taxes and vehicle registration fees in Oregon makes November 2026 ballot ...
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John Day wastewater treatment plant project moves forward
John Day’s new wastewater treatment plant is now 75% designed as the city council at its Nov. 18 ...
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John Day City Council votes to raise water, sewer rates
The John Day City Council at its Nov. 18 meeting reluctantly voted to pass Resolution 25-11 to increase ...
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Long Creek students visit Pendleton wildlife rehabilitation center
Seventeen Long Creek students of various ages and grades made their way Nov. 14 to Blue Mountain Wildlife ...
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Breaking: John Day city council votes to increase water and sewer rates
The John Day city council at its Nov. 18 meeting voted unanimously to increase water and sewer service ...
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Response to Trump’s agenda key sticking point in Oregon 2026 governor’s race, poll says
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Portland and cuts to food stamps and health insurance his party passed this ...
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Country lanes lead to Prairie City for annual Christmas celebration
Prairie City's annual Christmas on the Prairie holiday celebration is Saturday, Nov. 22, with shopping, auctions, plays and ...
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John Day’s newest child care center ready for drop-ins
John Day's newest child care center is ready for action.
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John Day Elks honor veterans in Seventh Street Ceremony
Here are sights from the John Day Elk's Lodge's Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Seventh Street Sports Complex.
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Grant County man receives honor for veteran volunteer work
If you live in Grant County and have ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, chances are ...
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Sumpter man shoots, kills bear that moved toward him in his driveway
When Mike Dunn shined his flashlight at the black bear that had tipped over the garbage can in ...
Government
Oregon Rep. Bentz talks shutdown; Sens. Merkley, Wyden respond
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz was in Pendleton on Nov. 5, 2025, and told the East Oregonian that Democrats ...
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US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night, Nov. 9, in advancing legislation to ...
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Preservation breathes new life into Grant County deed books
Grant County Clerk Laurie Cates begins effort to preserve aging deed books.
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Grant County energy assistance on hold due to shutdown
The longest shutdown in American history has led to Community Connection of Northeast Oregon pausing applications for energy ...
Education
Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies
The state has not reduced education funding midyear since the 2008 financial crisis, but is expected to do ...
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Oregon ranchers deploy high tech fix after fire destroys fencelines
LONEROCK — Rancher Anthony Campbell cut fences as the Lone Rock Fire raged so cattle could escape the ...
Business
In Oregon case, Trump tariffs undergo intense scrutiny from US Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court during lengthy arguments Wednesday weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution ...
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Public safety log: Nov. 6, 2025
Here is the latest in public safety activity in Grant County. (Street address numbers have been omitteed for ...
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Grant County’s largest supermarket not sweating SNAP pause
The ongoing pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program started to impact Chester’s Market in John Day before ...
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Public safety log: Nov. 5, 2025
Here is the latest in public safety activity in Grant County.