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Oregon regulators have had decades to tackle the Umatilla Basin's water pollution, but it's only gotten worse
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Viewers weigh in: The industries responsible for eastern Oregon water pollution
The Story viewers share their thoughts on the Umatilla Basin’s groundwater contamination problem, and the industries producing the pollution.
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Eastern Oregon water pollution: Where are the state’s regulators?
Industrial farming is contaminating an aquifer that eastern Oregon residents rely on. For over 30 years, state agencies have done little more than wring their hands.
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Thousands of eastern Oregonians face crisis of contaminated well water
Groundwater pollution in Umatilla and Morrow counties is growing worse, leading to dangerous levels of nitrates in water pumped up from what used to be safe wells.
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The Umatilla Basin's water crisis stems from industrial pollution, but it's hard to pin down one culprit
Industrial runoff has led to dangerous concentrations of nitrates in the subterranean aquifer that supplies most well water in northern Morrow and Umatilla counties.
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Your thoughts: Contaminated wells in eastern Oregon
The Story viewers weigh in after Monday’s story about Umatilla and Morrow county residents whose wells have become contaminated with nitrates.
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Eastern Oregon’s water crisis stems from industrial pollution, but it’s hard to pin down one culprit
Industrial farm fertilizer is the biggest contributor, but a lack of regulation makes it hard to know how much is being used.
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Digging for Old: Celebrating Exploding Whale Day
In honor of Oregon's exploding whale anniversary (look it up!), the Oregon Historical Society shows off some of the notable whale-related items in its collection.
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Nyssa rail station survives track construction dispute, but project still faces uncertain future
The project was able to resolve a dispute with Union Pacific Railroad that threatened to undo some of the work.
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Eastern Oregon residents who depend on wells say groundwater pollution is harming their health
Groundwater pollution in Umatilla and Morrow counties is growing worse, leading to dangerous levels of nitrates in water pumped up from what used to be safe wells.
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Measure 110, homelessness and addiction in Portland | Your Thoughts
You had a lot to say after last night's show in response to stories on homelessness and addiction in Portland, plus the latest on Measure 110.
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The state-spanning travels of Oregon's gray wolves
Oregon is now home to over 175 wolves, and they can range an incredible distance in search of territory or a mate. Soon some of them will be heading to Colorado.
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