Antonio Sierra
Antonio grew up in the Los Angeles area but has spent nearly his entire journalistic career working in rural areas. After stints in California and New Mexico, he moved to Pendleton in 2014 to work at the East Oregonian. Antonio became OPB's first rural communities reporter in 2022. He is especially interested in Eastern Oregon's emerging communities and changing demographics, and the resource gap between the region and its urban neighbors.
Latest Stories
From wolves to water, Eastern Oregon lawmakers strike balancing act to move bills forward
As the legislative session heats up, here’s how Oregon Republicans are gaining ground within the state’s Democratic supermajority.
Umatilla County faces pertussis outbreak
Also known as whooping cough, the disease is resurgent across the Northwest.
Umatilla County wants to expand nuclear energy in Eastern Oregon. Tribes are pushing back
Bill would allow the county to pilot a small modular nuclear reactor project
Federal nitrate pollution lawsuit against Eastern Oregon farms moves forward
Attorneys representing Lower Umatilla Basin residents look to expand case as it moves to Portland
Amid high demand, Hermiston hosts immigration resources fair
Local immigration attorney says he's received an "onslaught" of calls since Trump took office
Extreme cold in western Oregon could give way to freezing rain overnight
Western Oregon awoke to sub-freezing temperatures Wednesday, while much of Eastern Oregon saw temperatures well below zero.
Morrow County forms new group to connect residents to safe drinking water
With nitrate pollution in the Lower Umatilla Basin’s groundwater showing little sign of slowing down, Morrow County is moving forward with a more immediate solution: connecting affected residents to public water systems.
After years of low-cost living, Hermiston feels crunch of growth
Eastern Oregon's largest city raises "suppressed" utility rates and fees to pay for rising cost of public service
Oregon port temporarily allowed to apply wastewater to fields despite drinking water concerns
Gov. Tina Kotek cited wet weather and economic concerns in an executive order loosening nitrate pollution rules.
Umatilla censures mayor, exposing internal rifts
Umatilla's city manager has accused Mayor Caden Sipe of undermining his authority across several areas of city business.