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Experts: Rattlesnake Ridge Slide Slowing Despite Local Worries
If you've been driving near the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide in Union Gap it may look like it's getting worse but the experts disagree. WHILE IT MAY LOOK LIKE IT'S GETTING WORSE EXPERTS SAY IT'S SLOWING. Officials say the pace of the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide near Union Gap is continuing to...
Wash. airport serves as regional base for wildfire tankers
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Walla Walla Regional Airport is playing its role in fighting wildfires that have sparked in other parts of Oregon and Washington. Several Bombardier “Water Scooper” planes have been stationed at the airport during the summer, assisting in those regional fires. Brandon Culley, a...
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.
Fire district faces challenges with loss of fire levy
BURBANK – With a majority of voters rejecting the fire levy placed on the Aug. 6 ballot, Walla Walla County Fire District No. 5 Chief Mike Wickstrom said the district will face some challenges. Two full-time positions, one administrative and the other a firefighter/EMT, will not be filled. Remodels...
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. ...
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...
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.
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...
Next election forum in Walla Walla features candidates for 5th Congressional District
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LCSC Volleyball Rallies for Two Wins at Hells Canyon Grand Invitational
LEWISTON - Warrior Volleyball opened the Hells Canyon Grand Invitational with a pair of victories on Thursday. LC State started the day with a 3-0 sweep (25-11, 25-21, 25-18) of Pacific Union College (Calif.) before battling with Walla Walla University (Wash.) through four sets for a 3-1 win (25-21, 26-28, 25-17, 25-23). The wins move LC State to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in Cascade Conference play.
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