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Official says power ‘back and running as normal’ at Umatilla prison

UMATILLA — After a power outage at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, Umatilla, left approximately 600 inmates largely in…

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Inmates at Umatilla prison raise approximately $15,000 for Hermiston nonprofits

UMATILLA — Inmates at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, Umatilla, raised approximately $15,000 in donations for Agape House, a…

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The human toll of COVID-19: ‘I don’t think any of us really do recover fully’

BEND — Jean Jones doesn’t even ask any more if her family members smell the same thing she…

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The elk arrive, with appetites

BAKER CITY — Dan Marvin chuckles as he lampoons the way Rocky Mountain elk sometimes act. He knows…

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Police investigate kidnapping at recreational marijuana dispensary

ONTARIO — Police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a…

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State police arrest South Carolina attempted murder suspect near Baker City

BAKER CITY — Oregon State Police reported troopers Thursday evening, Dec. 17, arrested an attempted murder suspect from…

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36-man fight at Snake River Correctional Institution sends two to the hospital

ONTARIO — Two inmates needed medical care last week after a fight at Snake River Correctional Institution, Ontario,…

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Baker County commissioner may have COIVD-19

BAKER COUNTY — Baker County Commissioner Mark Bennett said he knew COVID-19 was a dangerous virus even before…

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Regional news briefs

Umatilla County reports 53rd COVID-19 death PENDLETON — The Umatilla County Health Department announced the county’s 53rd COVID-19…

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Pendleton releases draft ordinance to end Confederate stamp preservation

PENDLETON — The Pendleton City Council won’t make a decision on changing the law that led to the…

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