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May 20 election: Sunset Empire Transportation District: Challenger leading in race for Position 3

A challenger was winning in the race for Position 3 on the Sunset Empire Transportation District board Tuesday…

Crime & Justice

Umatilla County sheriff arrested on suspicion of drunken driving while operating a county vehicle

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…

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Health care program for the elderly celebrates 10th anniversary

As Congress debates cuts to Medicaid, one local Medicaid-funded program is persevering: staff and participants of Providence ElderPlace…

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Saigon Street Eats food truck set to open

Seven years ago, Hien Nguyen and Justin Boulter met by chance at a coffee shop in Hanoi, Vietnam.…

Business

Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…

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Warrenton to ask voters about adding fluoride to drinking water

WARRENTON — After receiving dozens of comments regarding water fluoridation, city commissioners have agreed to put the issue…

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Necanicum Watershed Council gets grant to support salmon habitat restoration

On Oregon’s North Coast, a new grant of more than $65,000 is paving the way for habitat restoration…

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Pacifica Apartments gets green light despite controversy

SEASIDE — The City Council will allow developers of an affordable housing project near the old Seaside High…

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Everyday People: New director of Clatsop Animal Assistance brings experience, love of animals, to the job

In response to a growing need for animal welfare services, Clatsop Animal Assistance has hired its first-ever executive…

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Gearhart landowners, city, divided on pipe repair that could cost $1M

Three Gearhart residents are unsure of how to protect their properties in the face of recent flooding and…

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