Elkhorn Media Group

12/25/2025

MEDICAL SPRINGS -- One particular wreck reported by OSP highlights the inherent danger of attempting to traverse unfamiliar routes during inclement weather, and just how unprepared many drivers were for the recent storm.

MEDICAL SPRINGS – On Thursday, December 18, 2025, I-84 became the site of automotive chaos. ...Read More

12/24/2025

DURKEE -- Ash Grove Cement Company had 20 days after receiving the notice to either pay the fine to the state treasury or file an appeal

DURKEE — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has announced that Ash Grove Cement Company ...Read More

12/24/2025

✨🎅 Santa Watch 2025 is TONIGHTI🎅✨

Join us Christmas Eve (TONIGHT) starting around 5:45 PM for our annual Santa Watch! Tune in to any Elkhorn Media Group station listed below or follow along right here on our page as we track Santa’s journey into Eastern Oregon 🎄🛷

We’ll have:
🎙️ Live updates from around the United States
🎄 Reports straight from the North Pole
🎅 And—if we’re lucky—a special message from Santa Claus himself!

🕔 When: Christmas Eve, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

📻 Where to Listen:

Union / Baker / Wallowa Counties
• 104.7 KCMB
• 102.3 The River
• 92.9 The Hawk

Harney County
• 92.7 KZHC FM
• 99.1 / 1230 KZHC AM

Grant County (Oregon)
• 94.5 FM / AM 1400 KJDY

Columbia Basin
• 107.7 HOT FM

You can also listen on our free Elkhorn Mobile App or online at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com

Gather the family, grab some cocoa, and join us for a magical Christmas Eve tradition! ❤️🎄

12/24/2025

Need to talk? Call the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Warm Line ~ 541-969-0010


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12/24/2025

MT. VERNON - For decades, the Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department has led the Elderly Food Basket Program.

MT. VERNON – Personnel with the Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department are continuing their giving ...Read More

12/24/2025

MALHEUR COUNTY - The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where five Chiweenie puppies were allegedly shot and left at Malheur Butte west of Ontario. One out of the five puppies survived and is currently under foster care through Canines And Special Pet Rehoming (CASPR). The young dog is about eight-to-nine weeks old.

MALHEUR COUNTY — Local law enforcement in Malheur County is requesting information from the public ...Read More

12/24/2025

🥳 Happy Birthday and Anniversary to….🥳

🎈Happy Birthday today to Mr Stroud, that is from your La Grande Middle School Family
🎈Happy 59th Birthday Shannon Halsey, from your friends.
🎈Happy 91st Birthday Betty Puckett, from her favorite family member Randi.
⛄Happy 12th Birthday tomorrow (12/25) Dawsyn Simpson, Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas from mom and dad, we love you
⛄Happy Birthday tomorrow (12/25) to Shelly Cutler, from your friends
⛄Happy 69th Birthday tomorrow (12/25) Carol Srack, that is from Michelle and Josh Srack

A massive shoutout to today's (12/24) Papa Murphy's Pizza winner Mr. Stroud🍕

We're celebrating birthdays and anniversaries every weekday around 7:20 AM on Real Country 104.7 KCMB and 102.3 The River!
Want a shoutout (and a chance to win FREE pizza)? Email the details to: 📧 [email protected]
Remember to include: Name, Date, Age/Years Married, Who the wish is from, and Contact Info!
Catch the show on the FREE Elkhorn Mobile App or at ElkhornMediaGroup.com!

12/24/2025

EASTERN OREGON - OHA still reminds visitors to be alert to signs of cyanobacteria bloom, noting that only a fraction of water bodies in the state are monitored for blooms and toxins.

PORTLAND — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted recreational use health advisories for two ...Read More

12/24/2025

ROAD CONDITIONS for December 24th, 2025
(All reports below are according to the last update by ODOT via Tripcheck and WSDOT)

**OREGON**
I-84 Ontario- No Report
I-84 Three Mile Hill- Bare Pavement
I-84 Burnt River Canyon- Bare Pavement
I-84 Pleasant Valley- Bare Pavement
I-84 Baker Valley- Bare Pavement
I-84 Ladd Canyon- Bare Pavement
I-84 Perry- Bare Pavement
I-84 Meacham- Bare Pavement
I-84 Cabbage Hill Westbound- Bare Pavement
I-84 Cabbage Hill Eastbound- Bare Pavement
I-84 Pendleton- Bare Pavement
I-84 Hermiston- Bare Pavement
I-84 Biggs Junction- No Report
I-84 Arlington- Bare Pavement
I-84 Hood River/The Dalles- Bare Pavement
I-84 Cascade Locks- Bare Pavement
I-84 Troutdale- Bare Pavement
US197 The Dalles- Bare Pavement
US197 Maupin– Bare Pavement
US20 Burns – No Report
US20 Stinkingwater Summit- Bare Pavement
US20 Juntura- Bare Pavement
US20 Vine Hill- No Report
US26 Ochoco Summit- Spots of Ice
US26 Austin Junction- No Report
US26 Eldorado Pass- No Report
US26 Brogan Hill- No Report
US395 Pendleton South- No Report
US395 Canyon Mountain- Spots of Ice
US395 Battle Mountain – Spots of Ice
US395 Devine Summit- No Report
US395 Meadowbrook- Spots of Ice
US395 Long Creek- Spots of Ice
US395 Lakeview- Bare Pavement
US95 Jordan Valley- Bare Pavement
US95 Basque- Bare Pavement
US97 Moro – Bare Pavement
US97 Shaniko- Bare Pavement
US97 Cow Canyon – Bare Pavement
US97 Bend- Bare Pavement
ORE11 Pendleton - Milton Freewater- Bare Pavement
ORE19 Condon- Spots of Ice
ORE204 Weston Mountain- Bare Pavement
ORE204 Tollgate- Packed Snow
ORE207 Heppner-Spray- No Report
ORE244 Ukiah- Spots of Ice
ORE3 Flora- Bare Pavement
ORE7 Tipton Summit- No Report
ORE7 Sumpter- Spots of Ice
ORE78 Folly Farm- No Report
ORE82 Minam Summit- Bare Pavement
ORE82 Enterprise- No Report
ORE86 Halfway Hill- No Report
A-Carry Chains or traction tires
B-Chains required on vehicles towing or over 10,000 GVW
C-Chains Required. Traction tires allowed in place of chains on vehicles under 10,000 GVW and not towing. Vehicles towing must use chains.

**WASHINGTON**
I-82 Oregon State Line to Kennewick, WA- Clear Roads, No Traffic Alerts
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass- Mostly Bare and Wet, Slush in Places
US395- Pasco to Ritzville- Clear Roads, No Traffic Alerts
US12 Walla Walla- Clear Roads, No Traffic Alerts
US12 White Pass (West of Yakima)- No Report, Traction Tires, Chains over 10,000
US195 Colfax to Spokane- Bare
US-97 Satus Pass (Biggs Jct. to Toppen*sh) – Bare
I-82 Manatash (Yakima to Ellensberg)- Bare

12/24/2025

HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 2PM THIS AFTERNOON
The following was issued by the National Weather Service

High Wind Warning issued December 23 at 8:30PM PST until December 24 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 2 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles

12/24/2025

HARNEY COUNTY-Harney District Hospital has a new CAN Cancer Program Coordinator.

HARNEY COUNTY-Please join us in welcoming Shanna Kinkade, the new program coordinator for CAN Cancer ...Read More

12/24/2025

BIG NEWS: A Medical First Right Here in Oregon!

Good Shepherd Health Care System has officially become the first facility in Oregon to utilize the HistoSonics Edison™ Robotic System for non-invasive liver tumor treatment.

•Non-invasive: No surgery or incisions.
•Efficient: Single outpatient procedure.
•Advanced: One of the few sites in the U.S. to offer it.

Hear from Dr. Kevin Burns in the video below about why this is a massive win for our patients.



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