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Nuclear energy push stalls out, but opponents sense a ‘shift’ in Oregon

Umatilla · Umatilla

Nuclear energy push stalls out, but opponents sense a ‘shift’ in Oregon

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A renewed push to reintroduce nuclear energy facilities to Oregon is headed toward a quiet end as the 2025 session speeds through its final days. One of the bills that made it the furthest — House Bill 2410, which would have paved the way for Umatilla County to launch a nuclear energy pilot project — hasn’t had any activity since April. The chief sponsor of the bill, state Rep. Bobby Levy, R-Echo, wrote in an email that the bill was unlikely to …Read Article

All but 1 defendants respond to mayor’s lawsuit - Elkhorn Media Group

Umatilla · Umatilla

All but 1 defendants respond to mayor’s lawsuit - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – Several of the defendants in lawsuit filed by Umatilla Mayor Caden Sipe, alleging that his first and 14th amendment rights were violated by current and former council members and the city manager, have filed a response to the allegations in U.S. District Court in Pendleton. Current councilmembers Daren Dufloth, Corrine Funderburk, Katie McMillan and Dennis McMillan, as well as former councilmembers Ashley Wheeler and Roak TenEyck resp…Read Article

Oregon National Guard's Rees Training Center Hosts Nation's Most Successful Burrowing Owl Colony

Umatilla · Umatilla

Oregon National Guard's Rees Training Center Hosts Nation's Most Successful Burrowing Owl Colony

The Oregon National Guard's Rees Training Center hosts the most successful burrowing owl colony in the United States, with over 100 nesting pairs thriving in an innovative artificial burrow system. This 17-year collaborative conservation effort between the Oregon Military Department and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation demonstrates how military training missions and wildlife conservation can successfully coexist.Read Article

Grass fire near Umatilla prompts evacuations

UMATILLA, Ore. – A grass fire earlier Saturday evening prompted evacuations near Umatilla. The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office reported that authorities responded to the fire on Highway 730 shortly after 6 p.m.Evacuations · Umatilla Read Article

Blasting scheduled near Umatilla Thursday and Friday - Elkhorn Media Group

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Umatilla burrowing owls get banded as part of a long-running research project

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On the Umatilla Chemical Depot in Eastern Oregon, old juice barrels serve as homes for tiny burrowing owls. The former apple, peach and strawberry barrels have been refashioned and buried to create man-made nests and caverns for the birds.Late every spring, scientists peek inside to gauge the age and welfare of the burrowing owl chicks.Sometimes, they’re met with what sounds like a hissing rattlesnake.It’s a defense mechanism, said Janet Johnson…Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Stolen water tanker is located - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – A water tanker was stolen from a construction site near the Umatilla Bridge on Tuesday. Oregon State Police say the white International water tanker was taken from construction site near mile post 1 on Interstate 82 sometime in the Monday evening or early morning Tuesday hours. At approximately 6:45 a.m. Tuesday an employee of the construction site noticed the tanker was gone. The vehicle was located abandoned and stuck in the sand ac…Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Umatilla man cited for DUI after single-vehicle rollover - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – A Umatilla man was cited for DUI after rolling a car he was driving on Hat Rock Road near U.S. 730 Sunday near Umatilla. According to Oregon State Police they responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover crash at around 6:06 a.m. A Toyota Carolla driven by 21-year-old Heriberto Prado Pizana Jr. was southbound on Hat Rock Road when he lost control on a curve and the vehicle rolled multiple times. Pizana denied medical treatment a…Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Frustrated with perceived disrespect, Umatilla mayor sues his own city

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Mayor Caden Sipe says the city violated his First and 14th amendment rights by censuring him, among other accusations.Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Umatilla pedestrian bridge closed to finish last phase of construction

UMATILLA, Ore. -- The Umatilla Pedestrian Bridge will close to all foot traffic beginning Tuesday, May 27, as crews complete the final phase of construction.Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

City of Umatilla to explore loans after $19.8M police station bond fails

UMATILLA, Ore. – The City of Umatilla is exploring alternative funding options after voters turned down Measure 30-167, a proposed bond to fund a new police station.Umatilla · Umatilla See the Story

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