State Allowing Free Fishing Throughout Oregon Feb. 15-16
It’s free to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon during President’s Day Weekend, Feb. 15-16.
During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags...
City of Umatilla Holding Contest for New Parks Logo, Tagline
The city of Umatilla is holding a contest for ideas for a new Parks and Recreation Department tagline and logo.
The contest is open to...
2020 HHS Distinguished Alumnus Worked for Both Clinton, Obama
Victor Vasquez, a 1968 Hermiston High School graduate, has been selected as the 2020 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumnus.
Hermiston School Superintendent Tricia Mooney announced...
Eastern Oregon Native Joins Pac/West Communications
Pac/West Communications is welcoming a homegrown talent to its Eastern Oregon office with the hire of Whitley Schiller as an assistant account manager.
Schiller, who...
City of Umatilla Seeking Vendors for 2020 Saturday Market
The city of Umatilla is seeking vendors for the inaugural season of the Saturday Market, set for June 6 through Oct. 3 in Victory...
Hermiston Chamber Shines Spotlight on Its Most Distinguished Citizens
It was a night of emotions, surprises, standing ovations and, above all, deserving winners at Wednesday night’s 50th Distinguished Service Awards Banquet hosted by...
HSD Hires Architects to Design New Elementary Schools, HHS Expansion
The Hermiston School Board has approved the hiring of BBT Architects to take on the task of designing two new elementary schools and the...
Sturgeon Fishing to Close Along Bonneville, The Dalles Pools
Two recreational white sturgeon fisheries in the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam will close during the upcoming week under rules adopted on Tuesday...
Good Shepherd Offering Babysitting Course from Feb. 15-Nov. 14
Good Shepherd Health Care System is again offering the Babysitting Basics 101 course from Feb. 15 through Nov. 14. The first of six classes...
Dutch Bros Hosting Agape House Fund-Raising Effort on Feb. 14
This Friday, Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, and Dutch Bros on Highway 395 in Hermiston invites everyone to stop by and celebrate by sharing...
Carnegie Hall, Here We Come!
The Sandstone Middle School choir is headed for Carnegie Hall.
Sandstone music teacher Dan Allen received the news that his choir students were invited to...
Flood Threat Ends; Crews Working to Open Roads, Assess Damage
High water and road damage closed Interstate 84 in both directions Friday Feb. 7 between Exits 182 and 188. Crews worked through the night...
GSMC Treatment Center Welcomes Oncology & Hematology Specialist
Dr. Stephen Iacoboni, MD, has joined the Treatment Center of Good Shepherd Medical Center (GSMC) to provide patient care in the treatment of blood...
Columbia Works Offering Summer Internships to Those 18 and Over
Are you looking for an internship opportunity this summer? The Columbia Works program might have just the job for you.
Columbia Works is a new...
Aquatic Center Hiring Lifeguards, Swim Instructors & More for Summer
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is taking applications for lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, and front desk and concessions personnel for this summer.
Those interested in...
Boardman City Council Votes to Put $20.3 Million Bond Before Voters
The city of Boardman passed a resolution to put a $20.3 million bond before the voters to finance the costs of water and wastewater...
Tonight’s County Library District Special Board Meeting Canceled
Due to the flooding, tonight's Umatilla County Special Library District Board of Directors meeting has been canceled.
The meeting will be re-scheduled.
For more information, call...
Woman Drowns in Flood Waters at Bar M Ranch Near Pendleton
A 62-year-old woman drowned in the flooding waters near the Bar M Ranch near Pendleton.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported that Janet Tobkin Conley,...
Boardman Seeks to Fill Vacancy on City’s Planning Commission
The city of Boardman is looking to fill a vacancy on the city’s planning commission.
The city is seeking interested residents who live within the...
Emergency Evacuations Continue in Flooded Areas of Umatilla County
On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported there were successful evacuation efforts using two helicopters in areas affected by county flooding.
Helicopters...
