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Former DA Might Challenge Walden

PENDLETON, Ore. – On July 10, former Marion County District Attorney Chris Van Dyke told a meeting of the Umatilla County Democratic Party that he might run against Greg Walden in the 2018 election for his seat in the House of Representatives. The second congressional district of Oregon is the largest of five and is […]

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One Dispensary Opens and Another Gets a Neon Sign

PENDLETON, Ore. – A glass blower gave a demonstration outside High Desert Cannabis at 2003 SW Emigrant Ave. High Desert Cannabis is the third dispensary to open its doors since the Pendleton Planning Commission began issuing conditional-use permits to operate dispensaries within the city limits. A neon sign was also installed at Kind Leaf and […]

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Lybrand Prepares for Trial

PENDLETON, ORE. – Local business owner Jason Reid Lybrand appeared via CCTV from the Umatilla County Jail on June 27, 2017. Lybrand is charged with crimes ranging from Conspiracy to Commit a Class B Felony to Using a Minor to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance. On May 17, 2017 the Blue Mountain Enforcement Narcotics […]

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“Chariot of the gods” to be tested at PUR

PENDLETON, ORE. – According to SOAR Oregon, a subsidiary of French aircraft manufacturer Airbus called A^3 (pronounced “A-cubed”) is the first occupant of a new 9,300 square foot hangar at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton. A^3 is the advanced projects and partnerships outpost of Airbus in Silicon Valley. A^3 announced Project Vahana last […]

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Lybrand Arraigned on New Charges

Pendleton, Ore. – Jason Reid Lybrand rolled his eyes as he was arraigned on charges ranging from Conspiracy to Commit a Class B Felony to Using a Minor to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance. On May 30, Lybrand was charged with Using a Minor to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance, Delivery of Methamphetamine, […]