Perhaps one of the more bizarre, almost funny since they got caught, cases of theft ever in Benton County.
Around 4:30 Friday morning, three suspects were seen trying to steal fuel from the Sun Heaven Farms just off Highway 221 near Prosser...
Pendleton City Council believes more businesses will come to Pendleton if there is housing for their workers. Saj Jivanjee plans to build 100 new apartments.
The land is being DONATED by the city and a huge discount is being given for the land development (hooking up to water & sewer, etc.)
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Legally-grown Oregon marijuana is supplying the black market. That's the conclusion of a state audit, Oregon's U.S. Attorney and Pendleton's police chief.
After Oregon legalized recreational marijuana, Pendleton City Officials estimated the tax revenues from the pot industry would be worth about $25K for the city in 2018.
That actually was way short. In what turned out to be a shockingly 'pleasant' surprise, the city took in over $200K, more than the tax revenue from alcohol and tobacco, according to the East Oregonian...
It's an usual move, given that most cities in our area have begun to place at least some restrictions on pandhandling. Most have designated certain areas 'off limits.' But in Pendleton, they've gone the other way.
According to MyColumbiaBasin...
Security camera footage captured this brazen thief, who allegedly rifled through drawers and shelves behind the desk at the Holiday Inn Express in Pendleton Thursday.
This video was shared by the Morrow County Sheriff's office, with hopes of locating the perp...
Maybe thought if he left the city, he wouldn't get caught.
Monday night Benton County sheriff's spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Pendleton, it was driving near King Tull and Heck Roads by Prosser.
The Cadillac was quickly pulled over, and 27-year-old Jorge Nova of Patterson WA was arrested...