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Monday May 13 | KEPR CBS 19

Railroad crossing near Hermiston could close

Commissioners in Umatilla County are considering whether to close a dangerous railroad crossing east of Hermiston.

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Related Topix: Hermiston, OR

Monday May 13 | OregonLive.com

Oregon crops may be at greater risk this year from invasive fruit fly

Remember spotted wing Drosophila , the crop-killing fruit fly that showed up in Oregon about four years ago? Researchers at Oregon State University, who've been trying to kill it or control it ever since, say a mild winter and sunny spring may have laid the groundwork for severe problems this summer.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Oregon State University, Hood River County, OR, Life, Fruits, Food

Sat May 11, 2013

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Man accused in stabbing at Umatilla reservation

The East Oregonian newspaper reports that 20-year-old McCallister John Sohappy was booked into the Umatilla County Jail on charges of assault, menacing, harassment, recklessly endangering another and attempted criminal homicide.

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Thu May 09, 2013

KNDO

The Word from Your Kid's Future Boss: Read

Not only your child's teachers, your child's future employer is stressing how important it is to learn how to read.

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Related Topix: Hermiston, OR, Criminal Defense Law, Law

KEPR CBS 19

Car crashes and burns near Pendleton after 50-mile police chase

Oregon state troopers chased a car 50 miles until it crashed north of Pendleton, and then the burning car had to be pulled from brush to keep the fire from spreading, Oregon State Police said.

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KNDO

Chiawana "Lock-in" Lifted, School Back to Normal

School administrators say there wasn't a lock down, but instead students were asked to remain in their classrooms for a few extra minutes while first responders came to the school on a 911 call.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

Mon May 06, 2013

KEPR CBS 19

Stabbing reported at Eastern Oregon bar

A stabbing has been reported at a bar and restaurant in Eastern Oregon. Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan tells the East Oregonian that one person was taken to the hospital for surgery and has survived.

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Related Topix: Milton Freewater, OR

Thu May 02, 2013

KVEW-TV Kennewick

Boardman man wanted by Hermiston Police

Hermiston Police officers were dispatched to 230 E Beech Avenue just after 11 p.m. last night on a report of a couple males outside the residence wearing bandanas over their faces and possibly being armed with a firearm.

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Related Topix: Hermiston, OR, Pendleton, OR

Local TV Station KTVZ

Order sought to close Pendleton 'crime property'

Umatilla County commissioners voted to ask a circuit court judge to declare the Rodeo City Inn a crime property, a move that could shut the 52-room motel near Pendleton.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Pendleton, OR, Hermiston, OR

Wed May 01, 2013

KIMA

Cattle killed in Eastern Oregon crash

State police say at least 10 cattle died when the truck carrying them fell to its side in a multi-vehicle crash in Eastern Oregon.

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Statesman Journal

At least ten cattle dead after five-vehicle crash near Pendleton

A crash between multiple vehicles on Highway 204 because of icy conditions in Umatilla County Tuesday caused the deaths of at least 10 cattle, Oregon State Police said.

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Related Topix: Pendleton, OR, Elgin, OR, La Grande, OR, Enterprise, OR

Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Oregonian

Pendleton 'crime property' could soon be shut down

The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners will decide Wednesday whether to seek a court order to shut down the Rodeo City Inn , a Pendleton motel considered to be a hive of criminal activity.

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Related Topix: Pendleton, OR