Milton-Freewater, Oregon

City in Umatilla County, Oregon, near the Washington border, experiencing DMV closures and service reductions

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Oregon’s DMV Struggles Highlight Challenges for Rural Drivers, With Local Ripples Across the Columbia Basin

Staff shortages and budget cuts are forcing Oregon to scale back DMV services, leaving rural residents — including those near the Washington border — with fewer options for essential driving and registration needs.

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Feb 12, 2026

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The Conversation Is Now Open Feb 13
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Seattle immigration case involving 6‑year‑old highlights due‑process concerns reverberating into Southwest Washington Feb 13
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St. Helens Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Domestic Terrorism Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting ICE Agents Feb 13
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Longview‑Born Journalist Steve Kiggins Dies at 47 Feb 13
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Washington Senate Advances Bill Limiting ICE Access to Sensitive Community Spaces Feb 13
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Washington House Unanimously Backs Permanent Property Tax Exemption for Senior Centers Feb 13

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The Conversation Is Now Open Feb 13
Seattle immigration case involving 6‑year‑old highlights due‑process concerns reverberating into Southwest Washington Feb 13
St. Helens Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Domestic Terrorism Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting ICE Agents Feb 13
Judge Upholds Sanctions in Longview OPMA Lawsuit, Councilmembers Ordered to Pay and Submit Discovery Feb 13
Clark County Names April Furth as Deputy County Manager Feb 13
PeaceHealth’s Oregon Shakeup Raises Questions for Cowlitz County’s Hospital Services Feb 11

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Oregon’s DMV Struggles Highlight Challenges for Rural Drivers, With Local Ripples Across the Columbia Basin

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