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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 · 1d
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Oregon town of 130 has a bar inside a grain silo on the John Day River

Ben’s Place Bar in Spray, Oregon, is built inside a silo from a farm in Weiser, Idaho, and overlooks the John Day River. Owner Keith Mitchell shares how the Wheeler County bar became a stop for locals, motorcyclists, rafters and travelers.

Spray, OR · 1d
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Oregon-Washington Weather Alert: 50 MPH Winds Friday, Nov 13-17

Pendleton warms to 69 degrees Friday before showers return and temperatures fall toward freezing.

Pendleton, OR · 1d

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OREGON DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE: First Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oregon Dairy Cattle Confirmed in Morrow County Nov. 10

Affected dairy under quarantine; milk and food supply remain safe for consumption. Milk from a Morrow County dairy tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This is the first detection of HPAI in Oregon dairy cattle. Preliminary detection of HPAI was identified through Oregon’s routine statewide milk surveillance program,...

Morrow County, OR · 3d
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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 · 2d

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Eastern Oregon Groundwater Pollution Case Brings $25 Million Settlement From Food Producer

French fries producer Lamb Weston has agreed to pay $25 million into a settlement fund over allegations that its operations contributed to nitrate contamination of groundwater in Morrow and Umatilla counties. The settlement, which requires court approval, will help residents of the Eastern Oregon counties pay for deeper wells, water...

Morrow County, OR · 1d

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Hermiston charter revision means Bendixsen will be the last elected judge for the city

HERMISTON – The election earlier this month saw Hermiston residents approving revisions to the city’s charter. One of those revisions change the municipal judge from an elected office to a position hired by the Hermiston City Council. City Manager Byron Smith said the charter requires all those elected...

Hermiston, OR · 1d

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Old Steakhouses Across Rural Oregon Still Grill Thick Cuts Like Grandpa Remembers, And Here Are 7

Out in rural Oregon, some of the best steak dinners are served far from any big city, in small towns where ranching still shapes daily life. These are the kinds of places where the beef is thick, the portions are generous, and the dining rooms look like they have not changed much in decades.

Oregon · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Veterans enjoy a day on the river during annual Fish’n the Brave event in Umatilla

UMATILLA, Ore.-Fish’n the Brave, which allows veterans and active-duty military members to enjoy a day of guided fishing on the Columbia River was November 7 in Umatilla. Tony Fisher, of Fisher’s Catch Outfitters (FCO) started Fish’n the Brave to thank veterans for their service, and the event has become a Veterans Day weekend staple for the past 11 years now.

Umatilla, OR · 1d

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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 · 2d

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SnowBrains Forecast: Weekend Storms Build the Pacific Northwest Base as Colder Air Arrives

The Pacific Northwest snow forecast keeps the ongoing storm cycle focused on higher elevations before colder air helps snow reach farther down the mountains Sunday night and Monday. Another front Saturday night brings the main remaining weekend pulse, followed by lighter showers into early Tuesday. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are currently open for skiing, making base […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Weekend Storms Build the Pacific Northwest Base as Colder Air Arrives appeared first on SnowBrains .

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Wilcox Family Fund awards grants to support youth programs

HERMISTON – The Wilcox Family Fund, which is managed by the Greater Hermiston Community Foundation, has awarded $20,000 in grants to four local nonprofit organizations that support young people and families in the greater Hermiston area. Brothers John, Alan, and Bruce Wilcox established the fund in 2019 as a...

Hermiston, OR · 1d

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Washington and Pacific Northwest weekend weather outlook November 13th

Washington and Pacific Northwest weekend weather outlook. The latest National Weather Service forecasts point to a wet, unsettled weekend across much of western Washington and northwest Oregon. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring periods of rain and breezy winds. A second pulse of moisture is expected Saturday night into early Sunday, with the greatest rainfall and river concerns focused on the Olympic Peninsula. Eastern Washington should see lighter precipitation overall, with rain and mountain snow arriving in rounds. National Weather Service.

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