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Former John Day employees file criminal complaint against mayor
The group sent the complaint to the Oregon Department of Justice and Oregon State Police Sept. 19 with the hopes of pushing back against Mayor Heather Rookstool, who they accuse of violating the city charter.

Urban League on a ‘placemaking’ mission at Pendleton Round-Up
The Portland-based organization is focused on making connections and highlighting Black history at the venerable rodeo.
Federal report recommends new birth center for Baker County
In the short-term, county residents still need to travel dozens of miles to get maternity care

Pendleton hunter sentenced under harsher poaching laws
Poacher's jail sentence will coincide with the next three elk hunting seasons.

St. Alphonsus nurses fear more cuts are coming in Baker City
The Oregon Nurses Association held a rally in Baker City this week to oppose further reductions in hospital services and to advocate for the St. Alphonsus nurses union as it tries to negotiate higher wages with administrators.

Baker County looks ahead as St. Alphonsus birth center nears end
Senators and governor tell local hospital, "the community now understands it’s on its own."
Ontario diversity committee ponders path forward after facing scrutiny
The small town on the Oregon-Idaho border is rapidly diversifying as its city government tries to keep up.
Oregon heat wave lingers east of the Cascades
A tropical storm could bring rain to the region next week

Easterday family sells Boardman dairy farm hit with violations
The Morrow County farm has been the target of environmental regulations for several years, including before the Easterdays bought it.
Grant County public safety tax proposal dies
Tax measure would have dedicated more money to sheriff's office now that it's the only local law enforcement agency in the county.