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Pendleton Library Collaborates for “Meet an Air Traffic Controller”
Kids and parents can learn how air traffic control works through an interactive presentation at the Pendleton Public Library on Sept. 7. Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Director Dan Bandel, a former air traffic controller, will lead the interactive presentation into how things happen behind-the-scenes at an airport. There will be opportunities for audience participation to learn about the role management, control towers, pilots, and ground control work at an active airport. Bandel will also answer questions and share some of his favorite parts of the job.
Hermiston City Council votes to reduce food truck restrictions
HERMISTON, Ore. — More food trucks may be coming to the City of Hermiston. The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to update the city’s mobile food vendor ordinance, reducing restrictions. The existing food truck regulations, before this, went back to 2013.
Baker School District mourns the loss of incoming fourth grader- memorial announced
BAKER CITY – Update from Marie Elliott, Gabriel’s mother. There will be a private memorial for Gabriel Kirk this Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Phillips Lake. The community is welcome to join, however, we ask that people RSVP due to food and supplies because we are going to be doing floating lanterns for Gabriel.
Union County OKs ADUs in rural residential zones
UNION COUNTY — Amid the housing crisis impacting Oregon, Union County has turned to accessory dwelling units as one way to combat the issue. The Union County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on Aug. 21 in favor of allowing applications to build the accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in four rural residential zones. The topic was first raised before the commissioners on July 17 following a ...
Fri 9 AM | The Debrief: Wildfire hazard maps, Talent protests and the Klamath River flows free again
Erik Neumann and the JPR News Team discuss their latest stories on The Debrief. Here's a sample: Oregon's draft wildfire hazard map, protests in Talent over ongoing power outages, and the Klamath River is flowing again through its historic channel for the first time in a century after removal of the final dam in the Klamath Dam Removal project.
A special meeting is held to discuss complaints against WW County Commissioner Jenny Mayberry
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss complaints made against Commissioner Jenny Mayberry by employees of the Walla Walla County Public Works Department. They said they considered her to be acting in a manner that was disrespectful and harassing.
'Nobody knows anything' | Mabton mayor silent amid budget controversy, recall efforts
MABTON, Wash. — The City of Mabton has been embroiled in controversy since June, when a city employee was accused of stealing $22,000 in checks and cash as part of a fake robbery scheme, but further issues have emerged regarding the city's governance.
North Central Oregon Producers Invited To Wildfire Meeting
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is inviting producers impacted by wildfire in Umatilla and Morrow counties to an informational meeting where agencies will answer questions. Participants will learn about resources available for residents, landowners, livestock and agricultural producers. The meeting will take place:. Tuesday, September 3, 2024 3:00 pm –...
HP gets $50 million in federal money to expand Oregon campus
Oregon's Hewlett-Packard campus in Corvallis will receive $50 million from the federal government under the CHIPS and Science Act. Gov. Tina Kotek, U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, U.S Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy and White House CHIPS Implementation Coordinator Ryan Harper were among the officials...
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