Crime & Justice

He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…

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Two Central Oregon women poised to compete in Idaho Dog Sled Challenge

BEND — Jane Devlin has 14 Siberian huskies, which in the world of dog sledding is considered a…

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Hermiston closes its Harrison Park due to vandalism

HERMISTON — Harrison Park in Hermiston is off limits to the public due to vandalism. The Hermiston Parks…

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Out and About: Tales Told in the Terrain

The rumpled terrain that characterizes Northeastern Oregon writes compelling tales for anyone willing to walk even a modest…

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Christmas Bird Count turns up rare bird near Baker City

BAKER CITY — Sean Cozart heard a tundra bean-goose was spotted in Baker County on Dec. 6, but…

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Firefly Petunias: These flowers light up the night

KETCHUM, Idaho — Petunias have long been a favorite for gardens and hanging baskets due to their bountiful…

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Avalanche forecaster: Abundance of snow can be less risky, in the long run, than scarcity

BAKER CITY — A barrage of blizzards since Christmas has increased the avalanche danger in parts of Northeastern…

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Helping handoff: Shady Cove couple lead free food pantry one last time

SHADY COVE — After devoting themselves to a Shady Cove church’s monthly food pantry for 15 years, the…

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Psilocybin industry will focus on fine-tuning first-in-the-nation program in 2025

SALEM — Advocates of psilocybin treatment say 2024 was the year when Oregon’s psychedelic program started to stand…

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Fatal drug overdoses in Oregon reached record levels in 2023

SALEM — More than 1,800 Oregonians died of drug overdoses in 2023, a rising trend that state leaders…

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