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10/08/2025

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10/07/2025

SUSPICIOUS DEVICE PROMPTLY REPORTED AND SAFELY HANDLED AT BAKER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BAKER COUNTY - (Information from Baker County Sheriff's Office) We experienced a little excitement today here at the Sheriff's Office.
A citizen notified Baker County Dispatch that he was driving his vehicle to Baker City when he noticed something roll out from under the seat. After inspection, he believed the object was a pipe bomb. He continued to the Sheriff's Office for assistance.

Sgt. Rilee confirmed the object was indeed a destructive device. The scene was secured and the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit was deployed.

Fortunately, no one was injured. An investigation is ongoing to determine how the device came to be in the vehicle.

We appreciate the Oregon State Police for their quick response to help resolve this situation.

10/07/2025

LA GRANDE -- An investigation revealed that a 1990 Ford Ranger exited a driveway near the Albany Street intersection onto Island Avenue, pulling into the path of an eastbound 2014 GMC Sierra.

LA GRANDE – On Thursday, October 2, the La Grande Police Department, La Grande Fire ...Read More

10/07/2025

NYSSA -- The school wrote, “Another year, another record! Diego T set a new 5000m Cross Country record of 15:42.60, breaking a mark that had stood since 2008.

NYSSA — A record-breaking Nyssa athlete is at it again! Last spring, Diego Trinidad broke ...Read More

10/07/2025

HALFWAY -- Two occupants were riding in the bed of the Ranger and were thrown from the vehicle. They were both air-lifted with serious injuries to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

HALFWAY — Two occupants riding in the bed of a pickup were seriously injured after ...Read More

10/07/2025

EASTERN OREGON -- The project design is still underway, with bids expected to go out in March 2026, and construction to take place from summer 2026 into 2027.

EASTERN OREGON – The Oregon Department of Transportation recently issued an update on the final ...Read More

10/07/2025

PRAIRIE CITY- Two young men with terminal illnesses or disabilities were able to each harvest a six-point bull elk in Grant County through a special program.

STORY: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/jayden-and-andrew-both-got-hunts-of-a-lifetime-in-grant-county/

PODCAST: https://omny.fm/shows/coffee-time/october-6-hunt-of-a-lifetime

PRAIRIE CITY – Two young men got to participate in hunts of a lifetime in ...Read More

10/07/2025

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Did you know that the chances of a pedestrian surviving a crash rapidly decreases when the speed of a vehicle is above 30 miles per hour? The Oregon Department of Transportation encourages drivers to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, especially in areas near schools, parks, and shopping centers. Buckle up, watch your speed, drive without distractions, and drive sober. Lives young and old depend on it.

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10/07/2025

WATER RATE INCREASES BY $4 IN HALFWAY

HALFWAY -- Residents in the City of Halfway will see increases in their water bills come November. According to a release from the city officials, a $4.00 increase was applied to all water accounts within Halfway beginning October 1st. That means water users will observe the increase next month when they get their bills.

The Halfway City Council will be meeting on Thursday, October 9th. The City Council will be voting on whether city staff members will get a pay increase. Also, the new Mayor of Halfway has been scheduled to be appointed on the 9th, originally scheduled for the September meeting. The council will meet at City Hall beginning at 5 p.m.

10/07/2025

MT. VERNON - A driver sustained injuries Monday night in a crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 395B, north of Mt. Vernon.

MT. VERNON – Few details have been released regarding a vehicle accident that occurred last ...Read More

10/07/2025

SEVEN EWES KILLED IN UNION COUNTY WOLF DEPREDATION

UNION COUNTY – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has released the latest confirmed wolf Depredations for September 2025. Within the report, ODFW confirmed 7 ewes were killed during a recent depredation in Union County.

According to ODFW, the depredation was initially investigated on September 17, 2025, and occurred on a 10,000-acre public land allotment in the Odessa Spring area of Union County. The departure was estimated to have occurred 12 hours prior to investigation, with the Ruckel Ridge Pack being confirmed responsible for the 7 dead ewes.

10/07/2025

HARNEY COUNTY-Monroe School in Harney County offers many new classes that present students certificates upon completion.

STORY: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/monroe-school-has-many-new-classes/

PODCAST: https://omny.fm/shows/harney-county-live-podcast/brandi-fulton-monrow-school-10-6-25

HARNEY COUNTY-Monroe School Principal Brandi Fulton, spoke on Harney County Live and gave an update ...Read More