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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 8:13 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 MILTON-FREEWATER — The Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance kicked off its annual Cinco de Mayo Soccer Tournament, drawing teams from across the region for a day of spirited competition. The community sports event took place May 3 at Shockman Field, drawing adult and youth teams from Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla, Pendleton and La Grande.
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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 2:50 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025 PENDLETON — The city of Pendleton will pay Umatilla County more than $500,000 for dispatch services. The city council at its meeting Tuesday, May 6, approved an agreement with Umatilla County for $512,869 for the police, fire and ambulance dispatching for the 2025 fiscal year. The deal increases the city’s projected costs by $10,471 for the current fiscal year.
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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 5:00 pm Monday, May 5, 2025 PENDLETON — An early morning fire forced a Pendleton family to escape through a window as flames engulfed the inside of their home. Pendleton Fire Chief Tony Pierotti said firefighters responded to a residential fire at 4:54 a.m. Monday, May 5, at 2814 NE Riverside Ave. in Pendleton. He said a smoke alarm alerted the family early, allowing them to escape and call 911.
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2 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 10:00 pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025 UMATILLA — Sinkholes have been forming for years at an apartment complex in Umatilla, where a resident said the problem is worsening and safety concerns are rising. City officials said this is a private property issue. Residents at the Links Apartments — which houses tenants age 62 and older or those with disabilities — were notified in an April 14 letter titled “Sink Holes,” urging them to stay off the grassy areas.
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2 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, April 29, 2025 PENDLETON — Blue Mountain Community College is about to unveil its latest faculty,BMCC hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 30, 6-7 p.m. for its new Blue Mountain Equine Center at 125 SW 18th St. The event includes self-guided tours and opportunities for community members to learn about the facility.
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2 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 7:00 am Tuesday, April 29, 2025 UMATILLA COUNTY — Two Port of Umatilla commissioners face challenges in the May 20 special election from opponents who have had careers in the public eye. Bob Blanc is looking to serve another term in Position 1 on the Port of Umatilla Commission and faces a challenge from Dave Drotzmann, former Hermiston mayor. And Paul Chalmers, former Umatilla County assessor, seeks to oust incumbent Jerry Simpson in Position 3.
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2 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 8:50 pm Monday, April 28, 2025 MORROW COUNTY — Port commissioners, health district board members and other incumbents face challengers in the May 20 special election in Morrow County. Port of Morrow Commissioner Rick Stokoe faces two challengers in the Position 1 race, J. Fletcher Hobbs, and Heather Lee Ann Bishop. Port Commissioner Joel Peterson in the Position 3 race has a challenge from Abe McNamee.
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2 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 3:00 pm Friday, April 25, 2025 HERMISTON — A tiny Chihuahua, a couple of clumsy falls and a big laugh helped a Hermiston family win $20,000 on the national television show “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”Jose and Letty Garcia, their daughter Bresyda and their dog Chiquita appeared on season 35, episode 14 of the ABC staple, which aired March 23.
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3 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 3:00 pm Thursday, April 24, 2025 PENDLETON — Oregon Department of Transportation crews have begun upgrading curb ramps along Highway 395 in Pendleton as part of a larger effort to improve accessibility in the area. The project aims to bring curb ramps into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Crews are upgrading ramps along Highway 395/Southgate, starting at the southeast corner of Southwest 37th Street, near the entrance of CHI St. Anthony Hospital.
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3 weeks ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 10:00 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 PENDLETON — Umatilla County is asking residents for feedback on its transportation and road system, which has not been updated since 2002. The Umatilla County Planning Division released an online survey March 5 to help shape the future of its transportation system. The results will guide updates to the county’s Transportation System Plan and its Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative.
