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Nominations open for La Grande Summer Beautification Awards
LA GRANDE – For La Grande residents looking to spruce up their yards or admire some local green facades, nominations are open for the 2024 La Grande Summer Beautification Awards. One of three seasonal awards meant to highlight local homes and businesses that go above in beyond in maintaining natural outdoor decor, nominated properties can fit various categories, ranging from aesthetically pleasing landscapes, smartly or environmentally friendly designed green spaces, or spaces that have undergone a significant outdoor overhaul.
La Grande Police announce street closures for Crazy Days
LA GRANDE — The La Grande Police Department has announced a series of street closures to accommodate the Crazy Days event this weekend. Residents and visitors should be aware of the following closures:. Friday, July 19, 2024. Depot Street (between Adams Avenue and the nearest alleyway toward Washington Avenue)...
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 ...
North Bend Police to use new tech for patrols, funded by federal grant
NORTH BEND, Ore. — The North Bend Police Department is set to be the first police department in Oregon to have all of 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...
Downtown Spokane restaurant ‘The Viking’ catches fire
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Downtown Spokane restaurant ‘The Viking’ caught fire Tuesday morning, and an investigation into the cause is underway. Around 5:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the restaurant at the 1200 block of North Stevens Street. A security guard passing by noticed the...
Thunder remembered: The 1989 Columbia Cup
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-2024 marks the 58th time that unlimited hydroplanes will race on the Columbia River in late July. It is also the 35th anniversary of the last time a piston-powered hydroplane won in the Tri-Cities, as Mitch Evans in the U-3 Cooper's Express took the checkered flag, in one of the most dramatic Columbia Cup final heats ever.
Hotter today with lightning chances looming for Wednesday
NWS Pendleton has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Kittitas and Yakima valleys from 12 PM today through 10 PM Thursday. They’ve also issued a Heat Advisory for the Lower Columbia Basin, and the Blue Foothills, from 12 PM today through 10 PM Thursday.
Readers Respond: “Phones are a distraction in the classroom”
Your Oregon News asked readers whether phones should be allowed at schools. Many readers said phones are distracting in schools; others said kids need them for safety in case of an emergency like a school shooting or anxiety attack. Some readers pointed to cell phones as factor in kids' mental health. Nearly 60% of respondents said cell phones should not be allowed in schools at all. About 31% said there should be limited cell phone use allowed. About 7% said phones should be allowed everywhere...
Coast, Columbia River at risk of flooding from climate change, sea level rise, scientists find
Hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure and services along the Oregon Coast and in parts of the Columbia River Gorge are at risk of repeat flooding if nothing is done to rapidly curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, scientists find. An analysis of flood risks around the U.S. under various climate change scenarios was […] The post Coast, Columbia River at risk of flooding from climate change, sea level rise, scientists find appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Senior Centers Offer Twice-Weekly Meals in Hermiston, Boardman
Enjoy a home-cooked and visit with friends during senior lunches in Hermiston and Boardman. All ages are welcome at both venues. On-site meals at the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center are Tuesday, July 16 (macaroni and cheese) and Thursday, July 18 (Mexican lasagna), from noon to 12:30 p.m. at 255 NE Second St., Hermiston. The cost is $5 for ages 11 and older; and free for ages 10 and under.
Crystal Ball predictions: Good news for Oregon, Auburn, and Ohio State?
The 247Sports Crystal Ball is a tool recruiting analysts use to show exactly where a recruit might end up. On Tuesday, three new predictions went in regarding top prospects landing at three of the nation's premier programs. Is there good news on the way for Oregon, Auburn, and Ohio State?...
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