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Grant's Getaways

Tamarack trees offer flashes of fall color in the Elkhorn Mountains of eastern Oregon

Grant's Getaways

Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountains offer a view of color-changing tamarack trees

From the historic town of Sumpter, hundreds of miles of trails let you explore the Elkorns during a time of year perfect for viewing natural beauty.
Crime

Store employee in La Grande busted for trying to steal $25K Oregon Lottery ticket

The employee was caught during an undercover operation by Oregon State Police. They were cited for theft and computer crime and may face other charges.
Eastern Oregon

EO Media Group to be acquired by company that bought Pamplin Media Group

News of the sale comes a few months after EO Media, owner of The Bend Bulletin, announced that it would be making major cuts and looking for a buyer.
The Story

Decades-old groundwater pollution issue in eastern Oregon earns new commitment from state agencies

Residential wells supporting hundreds of eastern Oregon households are unusable due to unsafe nitrate levels in the water, the result of agricultural practices.
The Story

Decades-old groundwater pollution issue in eastern Oregon earns new commitment from state agencies

Residential wells supporting hundreds of eastern Oregon households are unusable due to unsafe nitrate levels in the water, the result of agricultural practices.
The Story

Oregon considers new wastewater proposal for region rife with contaminated wells

The Port of Morrow, just one of many sources for nitrates that leach into well water in the Lower Umatilla Basin, has proposed a new mitigation plan.
Wildfire

NTSB shares new details on pilot's fatal crash fighting wildfires in eastern Oregon

A pilot helping fight the Falls Fire turned into an area with "visibility concerns" before his fatal crash, a preliminary investigation says.
Eastern Oregon

'It's unreal': Eastern Oregon couple finds missing biker Zachary DeMoss

"Something just willed me to look right and there he was laying right there by the river," said Greg Commons, who found Zachary DeMoss after he was missing.
Wildfire

Evacuations in place for those near Town Gulch Fire in eastern Oregon

The fire, started by lightning, has burned over 18,000 acres and has damaged or destroyed at least four structures.
Investigations

FBI investigating fundamentalist Christian sect after widespread allegations of childhood sexual abuse

About 700 members of 'Two by Two' live in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Wildfire

Residents allowed to return home after fire in The Dalles prompts Level 3 evacuations

The fire started near the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility in The Dalles.

Gresham tattoo shop trying to track down break-in suspect who stole tattooing supplies, family heirloom

'Feeling violated': Gresham tattoo shop owners looking for break-in suspect

Man breaks into Gresham tattoo shop and steals supplies, family heirloom

Parents, students in St. Helens call on entire school board to resign amid teacher sex abuse charges

Heavy showers, breezes continue today

Live radar: Track stormy weather around Portland, region

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Tamarack trees offer flashes of fall color in the Elkhorn Mountains of eastern Oregon

Oregon’s Elkhorn Mountains offer a view of color-changing tamarack trees

Store employee in La Grande busted for trying to steal $25K Oregon Lottery ticket

EO Media Group to be acquired by company that bought Pamplin Media Group

Decades-old groundwater pollution issue in eastern Oregon earns new commitment from state agencies

Decades-old groundwater pollution issue in eastern Oregon earns new commitment from state agencies

Oregon considers new wastewater proposal for region rife with contaminated wells

NTSB shares new details on pilot's fatal crash fighting wildfires in eastern Oregon

'It's unreal': Eastern Oregon couple finds missing biker Zachary DeMoss

Evacuations in place for those near Town Gulch Fire in eastern Oregon

FBI investigating fundamentalist Christian sect after widespread allegations of childhood sexual abuse

Residents allowed to return home after fire in The Dalles prompts Level 3 evacuations

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