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Morrow County dairy quarantined due to HPAI detection

SALEM – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has found the state’s first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a dairy in Morrow County. The department did not specify the name of the dairy. Its news release did say that “no additional affected dairies have been identified at this time.”

Morrow County, OR · 1d
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Bird Flu Hits Morrow County Dairy, Oregon's First Case In Cattle

A dairy herd in Morrow County has become Oregon's first confirmed case of bird flu in cattle, after routine milk testing flagged the infection on Nov. 6. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection four days later, on Nov. 10, and state officials say the affected cows have been quarantined while they work to keep the virus from spreading further.

Morrow County, OR · 18h
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Stanfield’s Pilot completes remodel with new services

STANFIELD — Visitors to the Pilot Travel Center in Stanfield are noticing some big changes following a comprehensive remodel featuring new services inside and out. During the remodel, which was completed on Oct. 23, much of the center was closed including the restrooms, the restaurants, the deli and beverage coolers.

Stanfield, OR · 1d
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Lamb Weston agrees to pay $25 million in LUBGWMA lawsuit settlement

PENDLETON – Lamb Weston has agreed to pay $25 million into a settlement fund for affected homeowners to resolve its part of a class-action lawsuit over groundwater pollution in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area, according to a news release from Hagens Berman, the law firm representing the plaintiffs.

Pendleton, OR · 15h
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Pendleton, OR Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts Friday, Nov. 13

Wind advisories begin as early as 4 a.m. Friday, with downed limbs and unsecured objects possible.

Pendleton, OR · 13h

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Irrigon boy overcomes health challenges to be 1 of 6 Nike shoe designers

IRRIGON — Everyone loves getting a new pair of shoes, but not everyone can say they are wearing a pair they designed themselves. But that is the case for 12-year-old Royce Short of Irrigon, who is one of six patients of Portland’s Oregon Health Sciences University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to design a pair of Nike shoes as part of Doernbecher Freestyle 22.

Irrigon, OR · 3d

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Rain returns to the Pacific Northwest with a wet weekend ahead for Oregon, Wash.

After a couple quieter days, rain is making a return to the Pacific Northwest. A series of weather makers will move through the region beginning late Thursday night, bringing rain, cooler temperatures and gusty conditions through the weekend and into early next week. Thursday will be one more relatively quiet...

Oregon · 15h

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Oregon-Washington Weather Alert: ¼-Mile Fog Today, Rain Nov 12-16

Pendleton, OR – Thick fog is blanketing portions of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington, reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less. Drivers face hazardous conditions Thursday morning before temperatures climb into the 60s, followed by gusty winds Friday and widespread rain chances Sunday.

Pendleton, OR · 23h

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Hermiston Council OKs 20-Year Road Plan With 61 Projects and New Roundabouts

Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a sweeping new transportation system plan, replacing a document that city planners say no longer matches how fast the city is growing. The plan, which takes effect 30 days after passage and lays out 61 road projects across the city meant to carry Hermiston through the next two decades of growth, according to Hermiston Herald.

Hermiston, OR · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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...

Utah · 3d

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Pendleton spruces up some of its statues

PENDLETON – Most of the bronze statues on Main Street and the Courting Blue Herons statue on the Pendleton River Parkway are shining like they were new. The Pendleton Arts Commission has made the city’s public art collection a focus of attention this year. Nine bronzes on Main...

Pendleton, OR · 21h

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Pendleton’s arts center director earns lifetime achievement award

PORTLAND — Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour is this year’s recipient of Oregon’s Lifetime Achievement in Arts & Culture Award. Lavadour is an accomplished artist and has been the executive director of the Pendleton Center for the Arts for 22 years. She recently announced she was leaving the role in July 2027. She has spent decades expanding access to arts education, exhibitions, music and cultural programming in Eastern Oregon. Gov. Tina Kotek in June reappointed Lavadour to the Oregon Arts Commission.

Pendleton, OR · 2d

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Hermiston’s Lozano Mejia wins Cross Country State Title

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Cross-Country State Championships were November 7 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Washington. Four Hermiston runners competed at the state meet and Leroy Lozano Mejia brought home Hermiston’s first-ever individual Cross-Country State Title with a time of 14:45. “It feels like...

Hermiston, OR · 3d

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F-15 flyover scheduled for Pendleton on Veterans Day

PENDLETON – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Veterans Day flyovers, including Pendleton on its route. The flyovers will be conducted between 10:50 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. at the following locations:. Hillsboro. Salem. Albany. Roseburg. Bend. Pendleton. The Dalles. Hollywood Neighborhood, Portland.

Pendleton, OR · 1d

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Hermiston native to discuss her book at The Next Chapter

HERMISTON, Ore.-One of Hermiston’s own will return for a discussion, reading, and signing event for their new book at The Next Chapter bookstore on November 10. Luzy King, an award-winning financial educator, founder of Say Hola Wealth, angel investor, and author will discuss her book “Cash Libre: 10 Pillars to Reclaim Your Purpose & Financial Freedom” at the Evening With an Author event at 6:30 p.m.

Hermiston, OR · 3d

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SnowBrains Forecast: Modest High-Elevation Snow Returns to the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest snow forecast favors modest high-elevation accumulation Friday into Saturday, followed by another unsettled stretch Sunday into early next week. Mild air will limit the first round’s usefulness at lower elevations, while colder air behind the weekend systems should help subsequent snow stick farther down the mountains. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are currently open […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Modest High-Elevation Snow Returns to the Pacific Northwest appeared first on SnowBrains .

Pacific Northwest, WA · 1d