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John Day audit finds mostly clean books
JOHN DAY – The long awaited audit of John Day’s finances during the 2022-23 fiscal year found governmental ...
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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 Beautification ...
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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 ...
Agriculture
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 ...