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01/14/2026

ONTARIO -- The transportation agency says they’ll operate on the same route but add more flexibility and more options for riders.

ONTARIO — Folks will be able to ride public transportation longer each day in Ontario. ...Read More

01/14/2026

LA GRANDE -- For anyone in need of mental health support or interested mental health awareness, a community wellness event is coming up January 29 in La Grande.

LA GRANDE – (Release from the Center for Human Development) In response to recent tragedies ...Read More

01/14/2026

UNION COUNTY -- While work is underway, access and rental availability for some fairgrounds buildings/facilities may be impacted, with the exception of the Mt. F***y Building and the Exhibit Hall.

LA GRANDE – The Union County fairgrounds recently released some additional information on the planned ...Read More

01/14/2026

HINES, JOHN DAY AND PRAIRIE CITY-The Malheur National Forest has announced that firewood cutting permits will be available starting January 20, 2026.

HINES, JOHN DAY AND PRAIRIE CITY(Released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture)-The Malheur National Forest ...Read More

01/14/2026

BAKER CITY -- It was written by the arresting officer in the Probable Cause Affidavit that a man had fired a shotgun inside of his house to get two individuals to leave, who had reportedly been living in the other room.

BAKER CITY — A man is in jail after using a shotgun to shoot the ...Read More

01/14/2026

JOHN DAY - Regarding the nomination process, Grant ESD Superintendent Waltenburg said, "It’s a very simple form. That goes to the state, and then the state will reach back out [to the nominated teacher]..."

STORY: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/nominations-are-open-for-grant-countys-teacher-of-the-year/

PODCAST: https://omny.fm/shows/coffee-time/january-12-grant-county-education-service-district

JOHN DAY – Grant County ESD Superintendent Robert Waltenburg was in KJDY Studios recently, and ...Read More

01/14/2026

UNION COUNTY - “It’s amazing. I really love kids, and I really love the job. To be honored in that way feels really amazing," said Maszk

LA GRANDE – La Grande High School boys swimming coach Cheyenne Maszk has officially been ...Read More

01/14/2026

BEND-A child on a bicycle was hit by a car that then fled the scene in Bend.

BEND-On Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:26 am, the Bend Police Department responded to a ...Read More

01/14/2026

🥳 Happy Birthday to….🥳
🎈Happy Birthday Carmen Winterton, from your friends
🎉Happy 47th Birthday Annette Katz, from your family
🎂Happy “another year older” birthday to Kenneth Sheridan, Love all of your family

A massive shoutout to today's (1/14) Papa Murphy's Pizza winner, Annette Katz🍕

We're celebrating birthdays and anniversaries every weekday around 7:20 AM on Real Country 104.7 KCMB and 102.3 The River!
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01/14/2026

ROAD CONDITIONS for January 14
(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- Spots of Ice
I-84 Cabbage Hill Westbound- Bare Pavement
I-84 Cabbage Hill Eastbound- Bare Pavement
I-84 Pendleton- Spots of Ice
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- No Report
US20 Juntura- No Report
US20 Vine Hill- No Report
US26 Ochoco Summit- No Report
US26 Austin Junction- Spots of Ice
US26 Eldorado Pass- Bare Pavement
US26 Brogan Hill- Bare Pavement
US395 Pendleton South- Spots of Ice
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- Spots of Ice
US95 Jordan Valley- Bare Pavement
US95 Basque- No Report
US97 Moro – No Report
US97 Shaniko- No Report
US97 Cow Canyon – Spots of Ice
US97 Bend- Bare Pavement
ORE11 Pendleton - Milton Freewater- No Report
ORE19 Condon- Bare Pavement
ORE204 Weston Mountain- Bare Pavement
ORE204 Tollgate- Packed Snow
ORE207 Heppner-Spray- Spots of Ice
ORE244 Ukiah- No Report
ORE3 Flora- No Report
ORE7 Tipton Summit- Packed Snow
ORE7 Sumpter- Spots of Ice
ORE78 Folly Farm- No Report
ORE82 Minam Summit- Spots of Ice
ORE82 Enterprise- No Report
ORE86 Halfway Hill- Bare Pavement
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- Bare
US395- Pasco to Ritzville- Clear Roads, Stop and Go EB at Mesa
US12 Walla Walla- Clear Roads, No Traffic Alerts
US12 White Pass (West of Yakima)- Bare and Wet, Areas of Fog
US195 Colfax to Spokane- Bare and Dry
US-97 Satus Pass (Biggs Jct. to Toppen*sh) – Bare and Dry
I-82 Manatash (Yakima to Ellensberg)- Mostly Bare and Wet

01/14/2026

UNION COUNTY - Six local and incredibly dedicated volunteers were honored by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, with their awards being presented by Sheriff Cody Bowen.

UNION COUNTY – On Friday, January 9, Union County Search and Rescue hosted its annual ...Read More

01/14/2026

CRASH ALERT

UPDATE: As of 6:42 p.m., ODOT reports minimal delay to traffic.

ORIGINAL POST:
Oregon Trip Check reports:
I-84 WB
MP 216
I-84, 7 miles East of Pendleton
Estimated delay of 20 minutes - 2 hours
Comments: A crash has occurred. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.