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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 · 21h
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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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Injured hiker rescued from river embankment near Milton-Freewater

MILTON-FREEWATER — Emergency crews pulled an injured hiker from a river corridor and hoisted him up a steep embankment during a coordinated backcountry rescue Sunday night near Harris Park, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office. Responders were dispatched around 9 p.m. after Kathleen Mahony of College Place,...

Milton-Freewater, OR · 19h
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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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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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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

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Walla Walla political organizations comment on 16th Legislative District race for Position 2

WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Wash. - The race for Washington’s 16th Legislative District Position 2 could end with an appointment instead of the winning candidate taking office. Skyler Rude resigned from the position even though he remained on this year’s ballot. He led the race with 54 percent of the vote, but he would not take the seat in January.

Walla Walla County, WA · 1d

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Oregon’s wine country throws its Thanksgiving party twice, Washington’s waits for Black Friday, and Walla Walla holds out until December

Three Northwest wine weekends, three different dates. Here's when the Willamette, Yakima and Walla Walla valleys each open their cellars this holiday season, and which one ends with a parade. The post Oregon’s wine country throws its Thanksgiving party twice, Washington’s waits for Black Friday, and Walla Walla holds out until December appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Walla Walla, WA · 1d

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Walla Walla Public Schools seeks applicants for future schools advisory committee

WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Public Schools is forming a citizen advisory group to help guide long-term educational programming and district planning, officials announced Thursday. The newly established Future Schools Advisory Committee will bring together up to 34 members including parents, guardians, students, teachers, support staff, school administrators, and...

Walla Walla, WA · 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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Volleyball Wins NWC Title With 3-2 Win Over Whitman

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Loggers complete a reverse sweep for the second night in a row, taking down Whitman 3-2 to become 2026 Northwest Conference Champions. With a Whitworth loss to Pacific Lutheran, the Puget Sound women's volleyball team has officially been named the NWC Regular Season Champions. They faced a tough Whitman team, who recently swept PLU the night prior.

Walla Walla, WA · 2d

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Lutes Close Out Season Against Whitman

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Pacific Lutheran University men's soccer team wrapped up its 2026 season Sunday morning, traveling to Walla Walla to take on the Whitman College Blues in their final Northwest Conference matchup. The Lutes fell to the Blues 3-0 at James Hayner Field. Pacific Lutheran (12-3-5,...

Walla Walla, WA · 1d

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Blues Push Puget Sound to the Brink, Carry Momentum Into Historic Tournament Debut

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The regular season ended with a loss. The postseason begins with a Whitman College women's volleyball team playing like it is ready for the moment. One night after sweeping Pacific Lutheran, the Blues pushed Puget Sound to the limit Saturday at Sherwood Center, winning the opening two sets before falling 21-25, 30-32, 26-24, 25-21, 16-14 on Senior Night at the Sherwood Center.

Walla Walla, WA · 2d