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  1. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · By John Baker

    Letter: Umatilla County fire raises communication questions - East Oregonian (opens the original)

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    On July 15, the Lower Dry Creek fire started quickly and closed Highway 11 from Milton Freewater (and Walla Walla) south to Weston, which received evacuation orders. That meant the turnoff to Highway 204 just 5 miles to the south was blocked, closing the normal route to Elgin and Wallowa County from Walla Walla. Nor could anyone get to Pendleton, and then LaGrande, and on to Wallowa County, without backtracking all the way to Hermiston. Trying to catch a plane? Forget it. Does the Oregon Departm

  2. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · John Baker

    Letter: Umatilla County fire raises communication questions - Wallowa County Chieftain (opens the original)

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    On July 15, the Lower Dry Creek fire started quickly and closed Highway 11 from Milton Freewater (and Walla Walla) south to Weston, which received evacuation orders. That meant the turnoff to Highway 204 just 5 miles to the south was blocked, closing the normal route to Elgin and Wallowa County from Walla Walla. Nor could anyone get to Pendleton, and then LaGrande, and on to Wallowa County, without backtracking all the way to Hermiston. Trying to catch a plane? Forget it. Does the Oregon Departm

  3. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · John Baker

    Letter: Umatilla County fire raises communication questions - La Grande Observer (opens the original)

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    On July 15, the Lower Dry Creek fire started quickly and closed Highway 11 from Milton Freewater (and Walla Walla) south to Weston, which received evacuation orders. That meant the turnoff to Highway 204 just 5 miles to the south was blocked, closing the normal route to Elgin and Wallowa County from Walla Walla. Nor could anyone get to Pendleton, and then LaGrande, and on to Wallowa County, without backtracking all the way to Hermiston. Trying to catch a plane? Forget it. Does the Oregon Departm

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