Berit Thorson
Reporter at East Oregonian
reporter @EastOregonian || formerly @CapitalPress @UO_Snowden intern & @UOsojc || outdoor enthusiast || swiftie || opinions are mine || she/her/hers
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1 week ago |
eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson
Published 8:04 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025 MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will adjust its language on federal grant applications to avoid buzzwords involving diversity, equity and inclusion. CTUIR Executive Director J.D. Tovey sent a memo to employees Tuesday, May 27, detailing a new approach to the organization’s federally directed materials, including grant proposals, public reports, project summaries and more.
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eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson
Published 8:13 am Monday, May 26, 2025 PENDLETON — The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce is undergoing leadership changes after the departure of its CEO, Cheri Rosenberg-LaBoy. The chamber announced Thursday, May 22, it will host a farewell celebration for Rosenberg-LaBoy on May 27, 5-7 p.m. at BackFire Station, 911 SW Court Ave.
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2 weeks ago |
eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson
Published 5:00 pm Friday, May 23, 2025 Media, records experts weigh in on proposal that would charge $750 if request required legal reviewBOARDMAN — The Columbia Development Authority Board of Directors is considering a new public records request policy in the wake of spending a lot of time and money fulfilling requests in 2024. The board, however, did not make any major decisions during its meeting May 20.
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eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson
Published 7:23 am Thursday, May 22, 2025 PENDLETON — In early April, former Pendleton High School volleyball coach Chelsie Speer lost her teaching license after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a former student at the high school. The Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission on April 4 revoked Speer’s license temporarily. Speer held a restricted teaching license since October 2008 with endorsements in health and physical education. On Aug.
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eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson
Published 10:03 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2025 City of Umatilla voters turn down bond for police station; Milton-Freewater voters support public transportation bondUMATILLA COUNTY — Voters in Umatilla County chose consistency over change in key races in the special district election Tuesday, May 20, despite low turnout of about 13%. For the Port of Umatilla, both incumbents Bob Blanc and Jerry Simpson retained their seats, according to unofficial election results released at 8 p.m. by the county.
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