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Durkee Fire forces closure of I-84 in E. Oregon
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A wildfire burning in eastern Oregon has closed a large section of Interstate 84. The Durkee Fire, which was caused by lightning on July 17, has burned a total of 239,255 acres as of Tuesday morning. The fire remains at 0% containment. Current I-84 closures...
Walla Walla Sweets hosting Yakima Valley Pippins at Borleske Stadium
Walla Walla hosts collegiate summer wooden-bat baseball action Tuesday, July 23, at Borleske Stadium with the Walla Walla Sweets in a West Coast League matchup against the Yakima Valley Pippins. The Sweets go on to win, 10-1.
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and Baker...
I-84 closed from Pendleton to Baker City, both directions between Baker City and Ontario
EAST OREGON (CBS2) — I-84 eastbound is closed from Pendleton (Exit 216) to Baker City and closed in both directions between Baker City (Exit 302) and Ontario (Exit 374). The Durkee Fire remains active and forced I-84 to close late Tuesday night. U.S. 30 between Baker City and Haines, OR 204 (Tollgate Hwy.), OR 203 (Medical Springs Hwy.) and OR 245 are also closed to all but local traffic, as these are not viable detours for freeway traffic.
Dworshak Dam Releases Cool Water to Protect Salmon and Steelhead
AHSAHKA – During the hot summer months, the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases cool water from Dworshak Dam to maintain optimal water temperatures in the Snake River for endangered salmon and steelhead. Warm water temperatures above 68 degrees Fahrenheit can be harmful to...
Pendleton backs river housing project
PENDLETON – The city has decided what it will do with the two houses it owns along the Umatilla River near Backfire Station. The Pendleton Development Commission has awarded Baker Investment Group a grant to demolish the homes and develop the property. “It will be a residential facility right...
City of Walla Walla asks for volunteers for city committee vacancies
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The City of Walla Walla is seeking applicants to fill six openings over multiple city committees. Arts Commission (term expires Dec. 31, 2026) Looking to fill an unexpired term for an artist representative. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (two openings, terms expire Dec. 31, 2027)(. One position...
I-84 closures between Pendleton and Ontario nightly for fire management
Umatilla County, Ore. — -UPDATE: 12:00 PM- I-84 eastbound is now closed from La Grande (Exit 265) to Baker City (Exit 304). OR 201 North is closed in both directions from Exit 356 to U.S. 95-S/Weiser Spur. I-84 remains closed in both directions between Baker City (Exit 302) and Ontario (Exit 374). Avoid the area. The closure is expected to last through the day.
I-84 reopens in eastern Oregon, Durkee fire moving quickly toward the freeway
ONTARIO, Ore. (KATU) — The Durkee Fire forced the closure of I-84 in eastern Oregon for most of Tuesday. It reopened Tuesday night. The highway was closed eastbound between Pendleton (Milepost 216) and Ontario (Milepost 374). Local traffic was allowed to continue east bound to Baker City, ODOT said.
College Place Public Schools approves 2024-25 budget
COLLEGE PLACE – The College Place Public Schools Board of Directors approved the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year at its regular school board meeting Tuesday. The budget outlines a total revenue of $28,953,614 against total expenditures amounting to $31,851,854. The district will add a full-time licensed mental...
I-84 updates for July 24, 2024
Update as of 5:00am: I-84 eastbound is now closed from Pendleton (Exit 216) to Baker City. I-84 is closed in both directions between Baker City (Exit 302) and Ontario (Exit 374). The Durkee Fire remains active and forced the closure late last night. U.S. 30 between Baker City and Haines, OR 204 (Tollgate Hwy.), OR 203 (Medical Springs Hwy.) and OR 245 are also closed to all but local traffic, as these are not viable detours for freeway traffic. ODOT is allowing local eastbound passenger traffic on I-84 from Exit 216 to Baker City only. Expect extended closures. Travelers who need to move east or west across central and eastern Oregon should use U.S. 20. If you plan to travel across Oregon in the coming days, make sure you carefully plan your route by using TripCheck.com.
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