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Update: Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and John Day Basin Friday

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The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:23 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and John Day Basin.The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).See the Story

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Tigard man arrested in John Day for aggravated harassment and more - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – A Tigard man was arrested Wednesday in John Day on multiple charges. On July 2nd, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a business in the John Day Plaza for the report of an intoxicated subject. At approximately 5 p.m., Virgil Lewis Hardman, 47, of Tigard was arrested for Aggravated Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, and Trespassing.  Nothing further was released on the incident. The post Tigard man arrested in John Day for aggr…Read Article

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Deerhorn Restoration Project to begin on Malheur NF - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY & PRAIRIE CITY – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest)  The Blue Mountain Ranger District will begin implementation on the Deerhorn Creek restoration project starting early July through August 15, 2025. This project is located along Highway 20, 5 miles from Bates State Park at the Deerhorn Campground. The Deerhorn Creek restoration project is intended to restore habitat for Endangered Species Act threatened Mid-Columbia steel…Read Article

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Grant County FDB Chief Rynearson highlights evacuation procedures - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – Grant County Fire Defense Board Chief Marvin Rynearson says it’s important that each Grant County resident know the three-level evacuation process, should a wildfire situation arise near them. The chief was in the studio recently and explained the three levels: “Step one is to get ready. In other words, get a plan together—get you bag ready; figure out what you’re going to do with your animals, yourself. If you have mobility restricti…John Day · John DayRead Article

Crews to raise traffic lights in John Day to accommodate "superloads" - Elkhorn Media Group

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BMHD Rehab Dept. gets new ultrasound unit - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – Blue Mountain Hospital District Rehabilitation Services Manager Katie Hughes was in KJDY Studios recently, discussing the Rehabilitation Department. Hughes said thanks to a purchase last winter from the Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation, a new ultrasound unit is being utilized by pelvic health patients: “It’s a lumbopelvic ultrasound unit, and so, it uses the same technology that you would for a diagnostic ultrasound—using soundwave…John Day · John DayRead Article

Additional fire precautions in place for ODF Central Oregon District - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District) UPDATE: As of June 10, 2025 the Central Oregon District will be in HIGH fire danger, except for the John Day/ Monument Unit who will remain in MODERATE. This sudden increase is due to fast changing conditions in the district.  PREVIOUS: Starting this Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., additional fire precaution orders will be applied to all lands protect…John Day · John DayRead Article

Malheur National Forest reduces Falls Fire area closure - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY & HINES — (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) Malheur National Forest officials have reduced the closure on the Falls Fire Area. This closure will maintain a boundary around the burned area to allow for post fire recovery efforts to continue and protect public health and safety. This Malheur Reduced Falls Fire Closure (06-04-00-25-11) is effective June 2, 2025, through September 30, 2025, unless rescinded sooner. This order…John Day · John DayRead Article

Blue Mountain Hospital District's scholarship recipients announced - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – Blue Mountain Hospital District has announced the winners of this year’s round of scholarships. Find the district’s full press release below: (Press Release from Blue Mountain Hospital District) Congratulations to our 2025 Blue Mountain Hospital Scholarship Recipients! We’re proud to support these outstanding students as they pursue careers in healthcare. Your dedication and passion inspire us all – the future is brighter because of y…John Day · John DayRead Article

GCSO reports successful SAR training event - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – June is Search and Rescue Month, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a regional search and rescue training event for agencies throughout Eastern Oregon. The efforts were led by Search and Rescue Coordinator Deputy Garrett Shereve, and took place in the field as well as the Grant County Fairgrounds. Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Bush was recently in KJDY Studios and explained a bit about the event: “We did som…Aircraft · John DayRead Article

The flood of 1964 remembered

Looking at the May 8 History Mystery image, which showed the collapsed John Day River bridge being repaired in the spring of 1965, Janice Byrd-Strand remembered the Christmas Flood of 1964.Floods · John DayRead Article

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