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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 · 2d
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Columbia Rail resumes service to Weston, secures $13M for regional overhaul

WESTON — Freight trains began rolling into Weston on Monday for the first time since summer wildfire damage halted operations, following emergency track and fill repairs along the line. Freight train departing Lakeside Foods Weston Facility. Columbia Rail restored service after crews rebuilt a damaged fill section on the...

Weston, 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 · 1d

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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 · 1d
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Child molestation suspect pleads not guilty to new charges in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — A Walla Walla man facing child molestation charges pleaded not guilty Tuesday to newly filed charges during a Walla Walla County Superior Court appearance after posting bail. Jacob Romero, 34, appeared out of custody before Judge Brandon L. Johnson, who granted a motion by prosecutors to...

Walla Walla, WA · 1d

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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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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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Edmiston blasts sheriff and jail over booking policies

HERMISTON – Elkhorn Media Group emailed Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston this morning (Wednesday) regarding the arrest of Fernando Abrahan Torres, 21, of Hermiston. We asked for the circumstances surrounding the arrest, which included a felony charge of criminal mischief. Edmiston responded with the basics surrounding the arrest and...

Hermiston, OR · 19h

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This Small Washington College Has a Big Idea About Tuition

College tuition isn’t exactly known for simple math. Between financial aid forms, scholarships, and income calculations, figuring out what a family will actually pay can be confusing, even intimidating. At Whitman College, a private liberal arts college in Walla Walla, the calculation is considerably easier. Take your family’s annual adjusted gross income, divide it by… The post This Small Washington College Has a Big Idea About Tuition appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Walla Walla, WA · 23h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Oregon Weather Alert: Pendleton Drops 32° by Nov 14-16

Eastern Oregon faces a wetter weekend transition, with more rain possible Sunday and Monday.

Pendleton, OR · 1d

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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 · 23h

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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 · 2d

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Pacific Power Grabs $50M Federal Grant to Toughen Oregon-Washington Grid

Pacific Power received a $50 million federal grant on Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Energy to upgrade transmission infrastructure, reduce large-scale outages, and boost electricity capacity moving between Oregon and Washington. The money is earmarked for three distinct transmission technologies at sites stretching from the Lewis River to the high desert of southeastern Oregon.

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