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Cook Memorial Library lets kids explore native innovation with new summer exhibit
LA GRANDE — The Cook Memorial Library has once again partnered with the Museum of Natural Culture and History to host a new traveling summer exhibit, Native Innovation. A celebration of the culture, history, and unique engineering of Oregon’s First Nations, Native Innovation showcases the ingenuity, problem-solving skills and creative prowess of the state’s Native American tribes over a thousand years. As written by Children’s Librarian Mackenzie Isakk.
Baker City man gets 30 days in jail for sending explicit photos of himself to 14-year-old girl's phone
A 20-year-old Baker City man was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail and three years of probation after admitting in Baker County Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 16, that he had sent sexually explicit photographs of himself to a 14-year-old girl’s cellphone in December 2023. Samuel Madison Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of luring a minor, a Class C Felony. Baker County District Attorney ...
North end of Malheur NF implements Phase B Public Use Restrictions
JOHN DAY & PRAIRIE CITY – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) Effective 12:01am, Thursday, July 18, 2024, the north end of the Malheur National Forest (Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts) will implement Phase B of Public Use Restrictions(PURs). These changes are due to increasing temperatures and drier fuels in the forest. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will also move to a level II and fire danger will remain “High”.
Washington Adult Home Operator Facing Felony Charge in Alleged Workers’ Comp Scam
A Spokane, Washington woman who ran an adult family home while claiming she was too injured to work faces a felony charge in a $60,000 workers’ compensation fraud case. Serah Kamau, 52, reportedly operated her business, Brookhouse Adult Family Home, for 15 months in 2021 and 2022 while still collecting wage-replacement benefits from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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.
Yakima and Sunnyside councils choose new city managers on same night
YAKIMA COUNTY, WA-- Since removing their previous city managers at the beginning of 2024, Yakima and Sunnyside city councils have walked along similar paths when it comes to searching for a new one. Both meeting with their candidates in July and waiting until this week to announce their picks. Between...
Alex Rodriguez Says He Wants to Come Back and Celebrate with Seattle Mariners Fans
Alex Rodriguez, who has essentially been exiled from Seattle since leaving after the 2000 season, said in a radio interview on Tuesday that he would like one day to come back to Seattle and thank Mariners fans. The question is, will he ever be invited?
Report: New Amazon warehouse in Pasco now hiring
PASCO - Amazon Inc. is ramping up its hiring efforts in Pasco, with a flurry of activity at its massive warehouse facilities on South Road 40 East. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant, which began constructing two large warehouses in 2021, is now actively recruiting warehouse associates to meet its operational needs.
Tri-Cities' first IRONMAN 70.3 nearly sold out, still seeking volunteers
Tri-Cities, Wash. — If you're thinking about competing in the Tri-Cities' first IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon this year, you better act fast. Leaders from Visit Tri-Cities tell us with already over 2,700 competitors from across the country and even the world. The competition is very close to selling out. Now, they tell us they're busy preparing.
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