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Grant County FDB Chief Rynearson highlights evacuation procedures - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – Grant County Fire Defense Board Chief Marvin Rynearson says it’s important that each Grant County resident know the three-level evacuation process, should a wildfire situation arise near them. The chief was in the studio recently and explained the three levels: “Step one is to get ready. In other words, get a plan together—get you bag ready; figure out what you’re going to do with your animals, yourself. If you have mobility restricti…Read Article

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Crews to raise traffic lights in John Day to accommodate "superloads" - Elkhorn Media Group

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BMHD Rehab Dept. gets new ultrasound unit - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – Blue Mountain Hospital District Rehabilitation Services Manager Katie Hughes was in KJDY Studios recently, discussing the Rehabilitation Department. Hughes said thanks to a purchase last winter from the Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation, a new ultrasound unit is being utilized by pelvic health patients: “It’s a lumbopelvic ultrasound unit, and so, it uses the same technology that you would for a diagnostic ultrasound—using soundwave…Read Article

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Additional fire precautions in place for ODF Central Oregon District - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District) UPDATE: As of June 10, 2025 the Central Oregon District will be in HIGH fire danger, except for the John Day/ Monument Unit who will remain in MODERATE. This sudden increase is due to fast changing conditions in the district.  PREVIOUS: Starting this Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., additional fire precaution orders will be applied to all lands protect…John Day · John DayRead Article

Malheur National Forest reduces Falls Fire area closure - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY & HINES — (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) Malheur National Forest officials have reduced the closure on the Falls Fire Area. This closure will maintain a boundary around the burned area to allow for post fire recovery efforts to continue and protect public health and safety. This Malheur Reduced Falls Fire Closure (06-04-00-25-11) is effective June 2, 2025, through September 30, 2025, unless rescinded sooner. This order…John Day · John DayRead Article

Blue Mountain Hospital District's scholarship recipients announced - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – Blue Mountain Hospital District has announced the winners of this year’s round of scholarships. Find the district’s full press release below: (Press Release from Blue Mountain Hospital District) Congratulations to our 2025 Blue Mountain Hospital Scholarship Recipients! We’re proud to support these outstanding students as they pursue careers in healthcare. Your dedication and passion inspire us all – the future is brighter because of y…John Day · John DayRead Article

GCSO reports successful SAR training event - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – June is Search and Rescue Month, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a regional search and rescue training event for agencies throughout Eastern Oregon. The efforts were led by Search and Rescue Coordinator Deputy Garrett Shereve, and took place in the field as well as the Grant County Fairgrounds. Emergency Management Coordinator Eric Bush was recently in KJDY Studios and explained a bit about the event: “We did som…Aircraft · John DayRead Article

The flood of 1964 remembered

Looking at the May 8 History Mystery image, which showed the collapsed John Day River bridge being repaired in the spring of 1965, Janice Byrd-Strand remembered the Christmas Flood of 1964.Floods · John DayRead Article

Malheur National Forest updates Rail Ridge Fire area closure - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY(Release from Malheur National Forest)-The Malheur National Forest has updated the area closure for the Rail Ridge Fire on the Blue Mountain Ranger District. This closure will be effective June 2, 2025,  and will remain in effect through September 30, 2025, unless rescinded sooner. This Forest Order, Malheur Rail Ridge Fire Area Closure (06-04-01-25-12), rescinds and replaces the previous Malheur Rail Ridge Reduction of Fire Closure (06-…John Day · John DayRead Article

Magone Lake Campground closed during hazard tree mitigation - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest) The Malheur National Forest, Blue Mountain Ranger District will be conducting hazard tree mitigation in Magone Lake Campground, from May 29 to May 30, 2025. The campground will remain closed while crews complete this mitigation. During this time, identified hazard trees will be fallen with in the campground to ensure public safety. Hazard trees will be cut, limbed and bucked on-site to …John Day · John DayRead Article

John Day Mayor and City Manager request $10M for wastewater project - Elkhorn Media Group

JOHN DAY – The City of John Day’s wastewater treatment project is underway, and city officials are still looking for ways to save residents money. The total cost of the project is forecast to exceed $30 million. Earlier this year, price increases on the base rate of both the water and sewer bills were set in place. John Day City Manager Melissa Bethel said funding may be available through the State of Oregon, and she, along with John Day Mayor S…John Day · John DayRead Article

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