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Umatilla County’s homelessness project lands in a former gravel pit away from urban centers
A nonprofit and local government in western Umatilla County plan to create a new transitional housing center later this year to serve the area's houseless population. The only hitch: It'll be located at a former gravel pit 1.5 miles from the nearest city.
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Ontario, Oregon, pushes bill to raise local cannabis taxes
Idaho border town projects just $25,600 in state tax revenue from more than $100 million in sales.

The Christian case for fighting climate change is being tested in Eastern Oregon
A Baker City man is planning a series of events in the region while a professor is collecting data from Pendleton.

Some of Eastern Oregon’s smallest communities look for wildfire protection through Firewise
Unincorporated Blake Ranch is the first community in Morrow County to earn Firewise designation.
New Morrow County commissioners helped recall the people they are replacing
Roy Drago Jr., appointed Wednesday, and Jeff Wenholz both signed petitions to get recall votes for now former commissioners on the ballot. The commission now has all three seats filled.
Umatilla County cuts transportation funding for seniors and disabled residents
County commissioner says state requested the cuts

Rural Oregon pharmacies fear closure without further health care industry regulation
Bills would create new rules for pharmaceutical middlemen

Oregon water audit long on plans, short on enforcement
Secretary of State's Office suggests better planning and communication to deal with dwindling and contaminated groundwater.

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley tour reveals Morrow County residents’ frustration with groundwater inaction
Residents want the government to ensure water deliveries and take action against polluters.
Oregon secretary of state releases audit of state’s Broadband Office ahead of potential windfall
Auditors urge the office to do a better job addressing high-speed internet access gaps in rural areas