Navy wants to expand Boardman Bombing Range - NBC Right Now/KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA |

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) - The Navy wants to expand military training at the Boardman Bombing Range.

An environmental analysis says options including using the range for drones, adding a machine gun range, demolition training and mortar pads.

The range is used by planes from the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station for low-altitude training as low as 200 feet.

The airspace could be extended over the Umatilla Chemical Depot.

The public can comment on the environmental impact statement until November 6th.