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Fire closes U.S. 395 south of Pendleton
—— UPDATE AT 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: Pendleton Fire and Ambulance and six other agencies combined forces to put out the fire that was started by a motor vehicle accident. Chief Tony Pierotti says that Umatilla Tribal Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the BIA, Umatilla County Fire District Number 1, Echo Fire and Pilot Rock Fire helped extinguish the blaze.
Christian Science building survey results are in
PENDLETON – A survey of what Pendletonians want to see happen to the Christian Science building at South Main Street and Southwest Byers Avenue was held during the month of May. Now the results are in and the Christian Science Building Community Outreach Subcommittee will report the results to the Pendleton City Council when it meets at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday). The city was given the building by the Bisnett family.
Federal employees kill one wolf from pack in Union County
Federal employees killed an adult female wolf from the Tower Mountain Pack in Union County on July 10 after state biologists confirmed that wolves from the pack had killed six sheep and injured a sheep protection dog in separate attacks in the Fly Creek area south of Starkey on July 2. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on July 5 authorized USDA Wildlife Services, a federal agency, to ...
'Good Samaritan' back home recovering after being hit by a car while helping hit-and-run victim
MERIDIAN, Idaho — A Boise man is back home and recovering after being hit by a car while helping the victim of a hit-and-run in Meridian in June. 57-year-old Tom Lamp got out of his car to help a seriously injured motorcyclist when another car hit both men. "I...
He'll only let one barber trim his mullet: 'Mad Dog Jax' guns for national mullet championship
WILDER, Idaho — It's a fight for the follicles, and the Gem State is well-represented in this year's national mullet competition. Two Idaho kids. It's an online mullet competition with different age brackets and cash prices. Dillynn Lisby... A.K.A "Mad Dog Jax" Lisby 9 years old from Wilder, Idaho....
Oregon wildfire spotted near Blue River east of Eugene
A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon off state route 126 in the Cascade Range, sending a plume of smoke above the evergreens amid high temperatures and red flag warnings across western Oregon. Smoke was reported just after 1 p.m. north of Blue River Reservoir, about 50 miles east of Eugene.
Haze in Jackson Hole coming from wildfires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana
JACKSON, Wyo. — For those wondering where the haze that’s settled in Jackson Hole is coming from, the answer is wildfires to the west of the valley. The smoke from several large wildfires blazing in eastern Oregon, central Idaho and southern Montana is blowing east and settling in the valley, according to Brett McDonald, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
Risch, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign and AI Influence on Federal Lands Policy
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots from influencing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) electronic public comment system. Currently, the federal government’s online comment system allows submissions from individuals, organizations, and...
North Bend Police will have the first LPRs in the state of Oregon
NORTH BEND, Ore. — The North Bend Police Department is set to be the first police department in Oregon to have their patrol cars outfitted with License Plate Readers (LPR) and the funds came from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant . The North Bend City Council...
Inside the DoorDash Theft Ring, Boise’s New Delivery Issue
During a scorching heatwave this past Saturday, we decided to relax at home and order some food via DoorDash. My aunt and uncle were visiting, and it seemed the perfect solution for a leisurely afternoon. However, after waiting an unusually long time without any updates, my uncle contacted the DoorDash driver assigned to our delivery. The response was unexpected and frustrating: "It's been stolen."
Douglas County task force responds to Falls Fire in Burns
WINSTON, Ore. — On Sunday afternoon (July 14), the Oregon State Fire Marshal activated Douglas County for a conflagration to the Falls Fire near Burns. The Task Force includes equipment and personnel from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Riddle Fire District, North Douglas Fire and EMS, Tenmile Fire District, and Lookingglass Fire District.
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
YCSO Arrests Suspect in Knifepoint Robbery, Investigates Campground Death, Recovers Missing Boy, and Updates Seligman Shooting Case
In the late hours of Saturday evening, YCSO received a report from a man that he had just been robbed at knifepoint by 58-year-old Hector Carattini from Boise, Idaho. The victim told Deputies he and the suspect had a dispute over $10 that the victim gave the suspect to give him a ride. When the victim changed his mind and asked for the money back, the suspect grabbed a knife and threatened the victim. The victim left the scene unharmed and was able to give Deputies a detailed description of the suspect’s vehicle.
Former Aryan Knights gang leader pleads guilty to assault and conspiracy charges
43-year-old James Ramsey, former leader of the Aryan Knights Idaho prison gang, entered guilty pleas for charges he was facing for criminal behavior within Idaho Department of Correction facilities.
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