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Oregon Department of Forestry adds fire restrictions starting July 2
With hot, dry weather forecast to continue, the Oregon Department of Forestry is tightening restrictions designed to reduce ...
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Grant County court adopts $88.7 million budget
Judge, commissioners working to minimize future budget shortfalls CANYON CITY — The Grant County Court voted unanimously to ...
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Bentz: Sale of public lands in West not right for federal spending bill
Rep. Cliff Bentz, the lone Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, said June 25 that he opposes a provision ...
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UPDATED: Serial poacher receives jail time, fines
Suspect committed more than 50 wildlife related crimes between 2023 and 2024 CANYON CITY — A poacher who ...
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Grant County Court gives notice of public library hearings
CANYON CITY — The Grant County Court has given notice for a pair of public hearings to consider ...
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Bless the riders
JOHN DAY — Around 100 people gathered Saturday, June 7, at Bare Bones Bar in John Day to ...
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument to celebrate 50 years
KIMBERLY — The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument hosts a series of events June 20-21 in celebration ...
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Grant Union takes state softball title
EUGENE — For the third time in as many years, Grant Union beat Special District 7 foe Weston-McEwen ...
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House OKs Senate bill to create program for lumber graders
SALEM — Oregon is a step closer to establishing a lumber-grading pilot-training pilot program. The Oregon House on June ...
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Grant County gets new dining option
JOHN DAY — Grant County’s newest food truck is ready to satisfy your barbecue cravings.
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Nonprofit that encourages Eastern Oregon students to consider health care careers fears potential loss of federal funding
Proposed cuts in federal spending could jeopardize the future of a nonprofit that encourages residents in 11 counties ...
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Oregon Department of Forestry declares start of fire season, with permits and other requirements for outdoor burning, starting June 5 in NE Oregon
LA GRANDE — Although snow still covers the higher mountains and the grass is still green in places, ...
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John Day Budget Committee approves $6.9 million budget
JOHN DAY — The John Day Budget Committee at its meeting May 26 approved a $6.9 million budget ...
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Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but ...
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Former John Day city manager seeks court order for URA incentives
Nick Green pushes for more than $7,300 in incentives despite program pause, plus court costs JOHN DAY — ...
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Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting ...
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Grant County residents 55 and older can take free local geology lesson
JOHN DAY — The Blue Mountain Community College-Grant County, Grant County Senior Services and Malheur National Forest are ...
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State Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations
The Republican from northeast Oregon testified against bills related to fertilizer and data centers that could impact her ...
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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans ‘not cutting’ Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon’s lone Republican representative in Congress defended the party’s decision to attach new work and citizenship requirements to ...
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World War II veteran enjoys ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train
ELGIN — Just fewer than 100 veterans and their families gathered May 17 at the Elgin Depot. It was ...
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Grant County Budget Committee OKs $88.7 million budget
CANYON CITY — The Grant County budget committee voted 5-1 for an $88.7 million budget for the 2025-26 ...
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ODOT expects high number of oversized loads
More than 170 oversized loads will make their way through John Day by 2027 JOHN DAY— Two projects ...
Crime & Justice
He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.
UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level ...
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Grant County commissioner spearheads patrol funding bill
CANYON CITY — Grant County Commissioner Jim Hamsher has requested a bill that would give Grant County more ...
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Losing the Library
Grant County Library at risk due to budget woes, supporters search for solutions JOHN DAY — The Grant ...