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The Underrated Oregon City Where Renting For Just $900 A Month Is Still Possible

Somewhere between Portland’s relentless rent increases and the general feeling that affordable Oregon is a thing that used to exist, La Grande has been sitting quietly in the Grande Ronde Valley, doing just fine. This northeastern Oregon city of about 13,000 people has mountains on multiple sides, a historic...

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Bird flu confirmed in Oregon cattle for the first time

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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 HISTORY: ‘The Biggest Little City in Oregon’

Haines, Oregon, is located in Baker County, about 11 miles northwest of Baker City along U.S. Highway 30. The first non-Native settler in the vicinity was Oliver Shinn in 1864. […]

Haines, OR · 8h

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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 · 1d

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Plans underway for new apartments, subdivisions, roadwork

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia. The State Environmental Policy Act, or SEPA, often provides the first look at the mixed-use projects, mini-storage facilities, apartments, industrial expansions, subdivisions and more that are working their way through the various planning departments of Benton, Franklin and Walla Walla counties.

Kennewick, WA · 1d

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Flyover happening in Pendleton for Veterans Day

PENDLETON, Ore. — The 142 Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Oregon will conduct a flyover in Pendleton and other locations for Veterans Day ceremonies on Wednesday. Flyovers will be conducted between 10:50 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. in the following locations:. Pendleton. Hillsboro. Salem. Albany.

Pendleton, OR · 2d

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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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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 · 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 · 11h

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Lamb Weston latest to settle in NE Oregon groundwater pollution case, will pay $25M

Potato products giant Lamb Weston is the latest defendant in a class action lawsuit over contaminated groundwater to settle with residents of Morrow County in northeast Oregon in exchange for no admission of guilt in the pollution. The corporation, famous for frozen fries, tots and other products will pay $25...

Morrow County, OR · 10h

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Pasco declares emergency over water reuse facility concerns

PASCO, Wash. — Pasco declared an emergency over problems at its process water reuse facility after city leaders raised concerns about how part of the system was performing. Public Works Director Maria Serra reported at a meeting last week that a system used to remove nitrogen from wastewater was not meeting its performance criteria. City officials said that raised concerns about possible groundwater contamination and compliance with the Department of Ecology discharge permit. Serra explained the declaration was meant to speed up the city’s response as officials worked on a fix.

Pasco, WA · 3d

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Our Town: Basin City, sealed with a kiss from Kiko!

BASIN CITY, Wash. - Just north of the Tri-Cities, Basin City is a small community with deep agricultural roots. The area was developed in the 1950s to support a growing farming industry, and orchards still help define its landscape today.

Basin City, WA · 1d

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After vote, this Washington city is still open to proposal for 21 data centers

Citizen concerns about resources and public notifications won't stop consideration of Amazon project The post After vote, this Washington city is still open to proposal for 21 data centers appeared first on Columbia Insight .

West Richland, WA · 2d

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New 32-bed mental health facility to open in Kennewick

An inpatient mental health treatment facility in Kennewick that has sat dormant since being built five years ago is finally opening its doors. Aristo Healthcare confirmed to the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business that it will open its New Hopes Kennewick facility at 7319 W. Hood Place on Nov. 17. The 32-bed facility is expected to have between 30 to 35 staff members. Aristo is currently hiring to staff up the clinic.

Kennewick, WA · 1d

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Kennewick store swaps worn American flags for new ones on Veterans Day

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DNR to auction land near Richland Costco

The state Department of Natural Resources is auctioning off two lots of land near the new Costco in Richland in mid-November. The two properties are both undeveloped and located in the Queensgate area of Richland. Lot 7A is a 21-acre lot just north of Costco that’s zoned for high-density residential use, while Lot 6A is just over 12 acres in an L-shape to the west of Lot 7A that’s zoned for medium-density residential uses.

Richland, WA · 1d

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Former city manager to take over Hohenberg's Port of Kennewick seat

A longtime Kennewick leader has found a new way to serve the community. The Port of Kennewick Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday who would succeed Ken Hohenberg, who retired in September. There is about a year left of his six-year term. Former Kennewick City Manager Marie Mosley was chosen to serve out the remainder of the term for District 1 — a position that is up for election in 2027. Current commissioners Skip Novakovich and Raul Contreras Gonzalez made the final selection from a pool of four applicants during the board’s regular meeting. The other three candidates were former Richland Mayor Rob Welch, former Kennewick Mayor Don Britain and Washington State Sen. Matt Boehnke. In her position as a port commissioner , Mosley will prioritize Vista Field, developing a sustainable budget and long-range planning, according to her application. Before being a Commissioner Before retiring in 2023, Mosley had worked in municipal government for 40 years. The last 16 years of her career were spent as Kennewick’s city manager. As the top administrator she oversaw the budget, managed day-to-day operations and was accountable to the elected city council. She earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Gonzaga University and is a CPA.

Kennewick, WA · 3d

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Richland School District's $94M Infrastructure Bond

Explore the details of the Richland School District's proposed $94 million infrastructure bond, set for a February vote in Benden County. This bond aims to fund crucial upgrades at multiple schools, including boiler and roof replacements at Richland High, renovations at Chief Joseph Middle School, and a new permanent building for Rivers Edge High School. Assistant Superintendent Ken Gosley highlights the overdue nature of these improvements and the bond's potential to unlock $22 million in state funding. Learn about the projects and the estimated taxpayer impact of $4.17 per month for a $500,000 property.

Richland, WA · 2d

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ECBID Taps Jon Erickson To Oversee Columbia Basin Project Development Work

The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has a new Assistant Manager of Development: Jon Erickson, who joined the district back in 2019.

Othello, WA · 3d