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Oregon's 911 networks take a giant step into the future
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (209+ words) SALEM " The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is advancing the modernization of Oregon's emergency communications system through a partnership with Lumen Technologies and Intrado to bring Next Generation 911 (NG9-1-1) to dispatch centers across the state. What's unusual about this big…...
Good Shepherd completes expansion, offering new space for specialty clinics
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (222+ words) HERMISTON " Good Shepherd Health Care has announced the completion of an expansion project at the medical plaza, allowing several specialty clinics to move into new office space. For several years, portions of the lower and upper levels of the medical…...
Grant County Sheriff Mc Kinley honored with FBI's Law Enforcement Leadership Award
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (443+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Grant County Sheriff Mc Kinley honored with FBI's Law Enforcement Leadership Award PORTLAND / CANYON CITY " Grant County Sheriff Todd Mc Kinley has received a prestigious award from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for effective communication with partner…...
Burns High School Senior Fugitive Game Night
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (128+ words) BURNS-This Saturday night, May 30, 2026, graduating seniors will be participating in a supervised all-night senior party event that includes a "Fugitive Game" activity throughout the community. Residents may notice increased activity and groups of students out during the evening and nighttime…...
Local bear reportedly wins in car vs bear crash near La Grande
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (282+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Local bear reportedly wins in car vs bear crash near La Grande LA GRANDE " Vehicle vs animal collisions are an unfortunately common occurrence on highways across the state. In most instances, the simple physics of a multi-ton…...
Crismon appointed to Malheur County Long-Term Care Admin. Board
18+ hour, 48+ min ago (123+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Crismon appointed to Malheur County Long-Term Care Admin. Board MALHEUR COUNTY " The list of state board appointments and commissions has recently been released by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's office. In Malheur County, Corey Crismon has been appointed…...
Public meetings on tap for Blue Mountain Forest Plan revision
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (180+ words) BLUE MOUNTAINS OREGON/WASHINGTON " The U. S. Forest Service is holding a series of public meetings to make people aware of the draft environmental impact statement and land management plan for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. According to a news…...
Community generates $22, 000 to restore Wa-Hi farm and enhance safety
18+ hour, 19+ min ago (263+ words) WALLA WALLA " The local community has rallied to support Walla Walla High School's agricultural program, donating nearly $22, 000 in the weeks following a nighttime dog attack that left 15 lambs dead at the school farm. Walla Walla Public Schools (WWPS) announced Thursday…...
Soroptimist International of Wallowa County announce $44, 500 in scholarship funding awarded
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (296+ words) WALLOWA COUNTY " Investing in the future of local youth remains at the heart of community development, and Soroptimist International of Wallowa County is doing just that. The local volunteer organization has officially announced a massive $44, 500 in scholarship funding awarded to…...
Wildhorse Foundation grants over $100, 000 dollars to eight Northeast Oregon organizations
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (152+ words) NORTHEAST OREGON " The Wildhorse Foundation recently announced its grant recipients for the first quarter of 2026. Out of 70 eligible organizations and $1. 5 million dollars requested, thirty-five organizations were awarded grants across Oregon and Washington totaling $495, 628 to support public safety, arts, education, environmental…...