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County signs deal for restaurant inspections
Baker City Herald, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 6—Baker County commissioners have approved a new intergovernmental agreement to have Malheur County continue to do restaurant inspections in Baker County. Malheur County, through its environmental ...
Woman hoping to adopt foster children sues Oregon over LGBTQ expectations
Statesman Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA single mother of five in Malheur County has filed a federal lawsuit against Oregon state officials for denying her application to adopt foster care siblings, she says because of her religious ...
Wildfire smoke expected in much of Oregon this weekend
Statesman Journal via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAir quality in more than a dozen Oregon counties could be impacted through Sunday by smoke from the...
La Grande Council follows in Ontario's footsteps with letter outlining effects of Measure 110
The Observer, La Grande, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDec. 5—LA GRANDE — Following in the footsteps of a city council in Malheur County, the La Grande City Council wants Gov.-elect Tina Kotek to know its dissatisfaction with a law that decriminalized ...
Idaho, you’re so cringe: Top 10 embarrassing news stories of 2023
Idaho Statesman via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThere’s lots to love about the Gem State. But plenty to cringe about, too. So with the Idaho...
Air quality remains unhealthy across Lane County; air respite can be found at Eugene libraries
The Register-Guard via Yahoo News· 2 years agoUpdate 9:30 a.m. Sunday An air quality alert remains in effect for Lane County and the south Willamette Valley through 11 a.m. Monday. Wildfires burning in the region and weather conditions ...
Yaeger and Briscoe vying to replace Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Brandi Peetz
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 9 months agoSep. 15—Two political newcomers hope to replace Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Brandi Peetz, who isn't seeking re-election in November. Jessica Yaeger, 43, has a background in health care, ...
Homeless Resources Fair provides connections for those struggling
Baker City Herald, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 27—Brent Bailey says he's "lived a pretty good life so far," but the U.S. Navy veteran is struggling to find a permanent place to live. Bailey, who has lived most of his life in Baker City ...
Saving sage grouse: Baker County's campaign gets federal financial boost
Baker City Herald, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 20—Emmy Tyrrell calls sage grouse the "mountain men" of birds. That's because they don't like to be around people. Unfortunately for the chicken-size birds, many of the places they live ...
North Idaho College hires attorney with extremist ties who scored lowest on board assessment
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAug. 24—The board of North Idaho College on Wednesday night hired an attorney with far-right ties who scored lowest in the college's review of four candidates. Colton Boyles of Boyles Law, based ...