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John Day Elks serve 300 Thanksgiving dinners
Around 300 people enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 27, at the John Day Elks Lodge.
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Elections
Oregon Rep. Bentz prepares for reelection campaign
With the federal government back in action, representatives are preparing for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, including Cliff ...
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Anomaly gives Prairie City shoppers a taste of the unexpected
New Prairie City thrift store promises something for all.
Elections
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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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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Water, sewer rates could rise in John Day
The John Day City Council at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, considers a resolution that will see monthly water/sewer ...
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Grant County Court reschedules Nov. 19 meeting
The Grant County Court meeting on Nov. 19 has been pushed forward by nearly a week.
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Veterans Affairs prioritizing community care in Eastern Oregon
The Department of Veterans Affairs is prioritizing community care for those with difficulty getting into a VA care ...
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Wolves have killed calves in Baker, Morrow, Grant, Umatilla, Wallowa counties over past several weeks
ODFW reported a slew of wolf attacks and kills on livestock in recent weeks in Eastern Oregon.
State
2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s western forests
A study from Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service found the four-day extreme heat event scorched ...
Elections
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.