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Grant County facing $1.3M budget gap

CANYON CITY — The Grant County Court is looking to tighten its belt to the tune of $1.3…

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Blue Mountain Hospital CEO search nearing conclusion

JOHN DAY — The Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day soon may have a new CEO at the…

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Wyden hears from growers on tariffs

PENDLETON — Before leaving Pendleton to head to Grant County, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden stopped by the Umatilla…

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Wyden stresses bipartisanship at Grant County town hall

JOHN DAY — Sen. Ron Wyden looked for common ground among those on opposite sides of the political…

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Ancient Animal behaviors revealed after ancient footprints found at John Day Fossil Beds

KIMBERLY — The discovery of footprints dating back as far as 50 million years ago is offering insight…

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Improvements on the Prairie

PRAIRIE CITY — Front Street in Prairie City is getting some much needed love.  The five-member Prairie City…

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Pet rescues, shelters face high fines from state

After about 10 years with Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue in Hermiston, Robin Barker, its vice president, is considering…

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Wolf population up 15% in 2024

SALEM — Oregon’s estimated wolf population grew by about 15% in 2024, rising from 178 to 204 animals,…

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McKinley recovering after health scare

JOHN DAY – Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley is recovering after tightness in his left arm and shoulder…

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ODFW proposes changes to mule deer hunt units in 2026

The 56,000 or so people who hunt mule deer east of the Cascades each year, whether they carry…

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