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Senators Wyden, Merkley, call for changes to slackline warnings based on Jan. 2 helicopter crash that killed 4 Oregonians
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (485+ words) Published 9:23 am Friday, February 13, 2026 Oregon's two U.S. senators are asking the Federal Aviation Administration to take "immediate action" to change regulations regarding slacklines after a helicopter piloted by a Baker County man crashed Jan. 2 after it hit such a line stretched…...
Hermiston planning for new enterprise zone
3+ week, 6+ day ago (362+ words) Published 6:00 am Saturday, January 17, 2026 By MICHAEL KANE | Hermiston Herald UMATILLA " The city of Hermiston is a step closer to forming a new enterprise zone after the Port of Umatilla Commission gave its consent Jan. 13. Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan…...
Hermiston water project to benefit Amazon, community
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (376+ words) Published 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2025 HERMISTON " Work is progressing on a project to give Hermiston an additional 100 million gallons of water a year for the next 25 years. The Hermiston City Council in February approved an agreement between the city and Amazon…...
Hermiston city councilor defends Facebook posts about Charlie Kirk
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (705+ words) Published 10:14 pm Monday, September 22, 2025 By MICHAEL KANE | Hermiston Herald HERMISTON " Hermiston City Councilor Jackie Linton social media posts in the wake of the shooting death of political and Christian activist Charlie Kirk drew the ire of dozens of Hermiston citizens,…...