Month: July 2022

National News Oregon News

Economists Say “recession” But Biden Offers Further Denial

If it seems like the economy is headed downhill, you are right… According now to official data released Thursday by the US Bureau Of Economic Analysis, the U.S. economy has shrunk for SIX consecutive months, leading many leading economists to declare a recession. But amazingly, the Biden administration is pushing back, arguing the U.S. is […]

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Oregon News

Sage Grouse Hunting Permit Window Closing Soon

Sage-grouse hunters in Oregon are reminded they need to apply for a permit by August 12 to hunt for the fall season. The bird population is increasing, and permits available for the 2022 season have been modified for four units compared to last year. The East Whitehorse, Trout Creek Mountains, and Steens WMUs will have […]

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Local News Oregon News

Heat Wave Continues

The scorching heat spell in the Pacific Northwest is now expected to last longer than forecasters had initially predicted, setting parts of the normally temperate region on course to break heat wave duration records. Portland already hit 102 on Tuesday, a new record daily high, prompting the National Weather Service to extend the excessive heat […]

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Oregon News

Oregon Division of Fbi— See A Threat? Report It!

After recent vandalism, arson and thefts at Portland area pregnancy resource centers and faith-based organizations the Oregon Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ATF and the Portland Police Bureau are asking for the public’s assistance in reporting incidents. If you witness, or have witnessed, unlawful violent actions or have information about potential threats they […]

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Oregon News

Governor Declares Heat Emergency

Governor Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency in 25 Oregon counties, from now through July 31, to ensure additional resources are available to respond to forecasted excessively high temperatures. The declaration comes as fears are rising that the heat may impact critical infrastructure, causing utility outages and transportation disruptions. The Governor has directed […]

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Local News

New Chief Nursing Officer at Grande Ronde Hospital

A new Chief Nursing Officer is now at work at Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics. Karen Timm comes to Union County from the Midwest – most recently Omaha, Nebraska where she has been working as an independent healthcare consultant helping healthcare organizations identify and navigate significant strategic, operational and regularity business risks and opportunities. Before […]

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Local News

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

A single vehicle crash on Hwy 260 near milepost 15 Sunday night around 10 claimed a life. Oregon State Police say 37 year old Aaron Cizek of Wilderville was operating a motorcycle, when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the road, and hit a tree. Cizek was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Hot Hot Hot!!

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a major heat wave, with temperatures forecast to top 100 degrees in many places this week. Forecasters say today could likely be the hottest day yet for our area…. where we rarely see such scorching weather. A heat warnnig is out for parts of Oregon and Washington, where temperatures […]

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Things Are Heating Up

In case you haven’t noticed, much of the country is suffering from what sometimes is referred to as ‘The Dog Days Of Summer.’ Heat has been felt across the nation, and now the National Weather Service at Pendleton has issued an extreme heat advisory for our region, starting Tuesday. Forecasters say the heat wave is […]

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Local News

Grande Ronde Hospital Project Off to Healthy Start

The Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation has announced the “Healthier Together” campaign, a new multi-year capital campaign supporting the Campus Facilities Expansion Project. It’s the largest renovation project in the history of Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics. The Foundation’s goal is to raise $7.5 million or more by April 30th, 2024. By then, construction of the […]

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