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Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an […]
Low turnout for Baker City Council race frustrates former member: ‘Everyone loves to complain, but no one steps up’
BAKER CITY — The deadline for Baker City residents to run for City Council during the November election has passed and only six candidates have stepped forward. All seven council seats are up for this upcoming election, which will be held November 5. Five of the candidates who threw their hats in the ring currently serve on the city council, while the sixth is a resident who is the sole non-incumbent.
DNA analysis leads to arrest of man for stealing camp trailer
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater Police Department arrested Byron Adels, 33, Tuesday for parole violation and first-degree theft. Police Chief Joe Shurtz said this initially stemmed from a call of a stolen camp trailer back on Nov. 3, 2022. The camp trailer was located a short time later in the Hermiston area.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Columbia Center Mall hosting Back-To-School Bash Aug. 24
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Columbia Center Mall in Kennewick is hosting its Back-To-School Bash with the Boys & Girls Club of Benton Franklin Counties, the Kennewick Police Department and S.H.A.K.E. on Sat., Aug. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring school supply donations to fill a...
Double Trouble: La Grande woman arrested after two different fights on same day
LA GRANDE — A La Grande woman faces multiple charges after being arrested for two separate disturbances and alleged assaults. Jennifer Lucky, 26, wasn’t so lucky when she was arrested on August 21 in La Grande. She faces charges of Assault III and Disorderly Conduct II. The first...
Get Ready for CrawFest: A Feast of Fun and Flavor in Pasco!
The Pasco Chamber Annual CrawFest is back and better than ever! Saturday, September 14th, as this year’s CrawFest promises to be an unforgettable day filled with mouth-watering food, live music, and lively festivities. The event will take place at the beautiful Osprey Pointe, located at 1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd in Pasco, WA, right along the scenic banks of the Columbia River. With doors opening at 11:30 AM and festivities running until 7:00 PM, there’s plenty of time to soak in all the excitement.
PDC awards Path to Success business plan grants
PENDLETON – Four Path to Success business plans will benefit from Pendleton Development Commission grants. Pendleton Urban Renewal Associate Director Charles Denight reported the details following the Tuesday night meeting of the PDC. The four new businesses for downtown Pendleton are:. Whitney Minthorn and Moe Soeum. Moe Mart. The...
Corbett says more hangars are coming to airport
PENDLETON – Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett says the city is working with a private investor who wants to build 90 T-hangars at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport. He said those hangars are sorely needed. “We have a lot of aircraft that are out on the tarmac that are...
PDC is working on townhouses for levee
PENDLETON – There are two old homes adjacent to Backfire Station that are in ill repair. Referred to as city officials as the fire house homes, there’s a plan that could be funded by the Pendleton Development Commission to demolish them. Mayor John Turner said a company known...
Oregon State Parks to close multiple campgrounds, including Silver Falls, for construction
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will close or partly close a handful of parks and campgrounds for construction work beginning this fall and winter. The closures include highly popular sites such as Silver Falls, Fort Stevens, Milo McIver and Bullards Beach, among others, for projects such as paving, sewer replacement and new...
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