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Man killed in head-on crash near Milton-Freewater

MILTON-FREEWATER — An 82-year-old man died following a head-on collision with a commercial truck southeast of Milton-Freewater on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Larry James Elliott was driving a small Nissan pickup along Walla Walla River Road near Lincton Mountain Road around 2 p.m. when the vehicle crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office.

Milton-Freewater, OR · 1d
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Two Hikers Rescued After 40-foot Fall on Walla Walla River Trail Near Harris Park

Two hikers from College Place fell 40 feet into the Walla Walla River near Harris Park. Crews hiked two miles in the dark and hauled one man up the embankment by rope.

Umatilla County, OR · 9h

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Pilot Rock man arrested after vehicle tears up Heppner football field

HEPPNER — A 21-year-old Pilot Rock man has been arrested after allegedly driving onto a high school football field and tearing up the turf, the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Austin Anthony Ford faces charges of first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespass, and reckless endangering following the...

Heppner, OR · 1d
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Pendleton leaders are considering a mental health court

PENDLETON – Numerous stakeholders and city officials are meeting frequently to discuss problems that impact the citizens including behavioral health, not just for the homeless community but for those who need help with mental health. One idea that is being discussed is establishing a municipal mental health court. It...

Pendleton, OR · 1d
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Pendleton rededicates city hall on 30th anniversary of opening

PENDLETON – Exactly 30 years to the day after the former Helen McCune Junior High reopened as Pendleton City Hall, city leaders gathered once again to rededicate the building in a short ceremony Monday night. Pendleton Mayor McKennon McDonald noted that for some younger City Council members, this marked...

Pendleton, OR · 8h

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Outages knock out power to 1,750-plus customers near Oregon-Washington border

MILTON-FREEWATER — Two separate power outages have left more than 1,700 Pacific Power customers in the dark and knocked out a key traffic signal near the Oregon-Washington border on Tuesday. The utility company said 1,758 customers in Umatilla County are affected by the blackouts, which encompass an area north...

Umatilla County, OR · 1h

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All aboard! Altrusa Holiday Bazaar returns to Pendleton Convention Center

PENDLETON — More than 70 vendors on Nov. 21 will fill the Pendleton Convention Center for Altrusa International of Pendleton’s annual Holiday Bazaar. Proceeds from the event help fund Altrusa’s community projects, including Feed the Child, Kids at Risk Empowered and literacy programs. “It really is something...

Pendleton, OR · 15h

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BMCC ASG begins planning traditional turkey dinner

PENDLETON – The Associated Student Government of Blue Mountain Community College is beginning to plan for its annual free turkey dinner. It will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the Student Union of Pioneer Hall. What began as a December holiday tradition transitioned to the community...

Pendleton, OR · 14h

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Milton-Freewater drops collection zones for 2026 fall leaf pickup

MILTON-FREEWATER — The city of Milton-Freewater is changing its fall routine this year, announcing there will be no more collection zones for the upcoming 2026 leaf pickup. Instead of designated zones, public works crews will make two citywide passes through the entire town, starting at the south end and working north each week. The first collection week is scheduled for Nov. 16-20, followed by a second pass on Dec. 7-11. No collections will occur from Nov. 23 to Dec. 4.

Milton-Freewater, OR · 1d

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Cloud seeding study finds measurable snowfall signals

A new study found 71 radar-observed cloud seeding responses during the 2025–2026 winter season. Researchers used drones to release silver iodide into cold clouds over Oregon, Idaho and Utah. Radar detected changes in precipitation an average of 18 minutes after seeding. Researchers estimated 430.44 acre-feet of precipitation associated with...

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USDA Sends $32M To Local Food Projects, From Carnation Farms To Oregon Schools

Millions from USDA are flowing to Northwest food projects, from Carnation Farms to a Mount Vernon food hub and a Walla Walla malt venture.

Oregon · 1d