Coronavirus

Family not guilty of violating ‘stay home’ resolution

MISSION — Seventeen people cited for violating COVID-19 social gathering restrictions during a 2020 Easter day feast were…

Coronavirus

Long-distance vaccine helper

BAKER CITY — Nick Cripe found himself with some extra time between jobs as a firefighter and paramedic.…

Northwest

Former prison guard gets 15-year prison term for child pornography

BAKER CITY — A former correctional officer at the Powder River Correctional Facility, Baker City, who has spent…

Northwest

Big change in works for NE Oregon archery elk hunts

A major change to archery elk hunting seasons in most of Northeast Oregon could start in 2022. The…

Northwest

$1.3 million grant will establish new homeless facility in Pendleton

PENDLETON — Superficially, the future of The Whiskey Inn doesn’t look promising. The former motel’s sign featuring a…

Northwest

Initiative to talk about moving the Oregon-Idaho border on Malheur County ballot for May

VALE — When the Greater Idaho Move Oregon’s Border group filed a petition for a ballot initiative with…

Northwest

Ontario city councilor faces accusations at charged meeting

ONTARIO — Seven citizens urged Ontario city councilors to act against one of their own Thursday night, March…

Northwest

Storms push NE Oregon snowpack to well above

BAKER CITY — February pulled off a feat in its 28 days that most months can’t manage in…

Local

Snowplow driver recounts harrowing blizzard

BAKER CITY — Driving a snowplow is a daunting task, particularly when you can’t see the plow. The…

Northwest

Northwest wildlife agencies warn of invasive zebra mussels

PORTLAND — Wildlife agencies in Oregon, Washington and Idaho are urging pet stores to stop selling a popular…

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