Volunteers Sought to Plant Trees Near McNary Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is encouraging the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m....
City Offers Free Lunches to Those 18 and Under
The city of Hermiston is continuing its Summer Feeding Program for all children ages 18 and younger.
The free meals are served Monday through Friday...
School District, Head Start to Focus on At-Risk Kids
The Hermiston Board of Education unanimously approved a plan for the district to partner with Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start in providing an integrated early...
Oregon Lawmakers Search for Measure 110 Fixes for Next Year
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
State Sen. Floyd Prozanski is searching widely for ideas that will shape Oregon’s response to the drug addiction crisis to...
Governor Announces 2-Week Freeze as COVID “Rages” Across State
As Oregon sees a second consecutive day with more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide “two-week freeze.”...
Hot, Stormy Weather Could Play Role in Determining Gas Prices
The storm Hilary which battered California and sweltering temperatures across much of the U.S. from Texas to the Great Lakes may impact refinery production.
Crude...
Walden Nominates M.C. Student to Academy
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has nominated 13 Oregon students – including one from Morrow County - for acceptance...
County: Call Before You Burn
The Umatilla County Smoke Management Committee and the Umatilla County Planning Department are asking burn permit holders to check before igniting any fires.
Before burning,...
School district expands online program
The Hermiston School District is expanding the Hermiston Online program by offering online classes to general education students of all ages this spring semester,...
Tall Ships Pass Through McNary Dam
The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain made their way through McNary Dam Tuesday afternoon on their way to an overnight stay at the...
Eastern Oregon Mission Set to Open Little Treasures Thrift Shop
Eastern Oregon Mission will open the weekly Little Treasures thrift shop on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to offer used clothing, household items and other surplus...
Blue Mountain to Host Weekly Legislative Videoconferences
Blue Mountain Community College will host weekly videoconferences with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) throughout the 2020 Oregon Legislative short...
Walden to Take Part in Ag Forum in Pendleton
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon on Monday, Oct. 20 for meetings on forestry and agriculture.
In La Grande, Walden...
Irrigon Title 1 Educational Assistant Receives Crystal Apple Award
The InterMountain Education Service District recently recognized Irrigon Elementary School Title 1 educational assistant Debbie White with the Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Award.
Prior...
Hermiston Seeks Help Building Rose Festival Float
The city of Hermiston is looking for artistic, creative and resourceful people who are also parade fans.
The city is planning to enter a float...
Hermiston Community Foundation to Manage Wilcox Endowment Fund
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has formed a partnership with Alan and John Wilcox to create The Wilcox Family Endowment Fund.
The endowment fund...
Pendleton School Evacuated As a Precaution
A Pendleton elementary school was evacuated today after a powdery substance was found inside a military-style bag.
McKay Creek Elementary School evacuated students and staff...
Hermiston School District to Offer Registration Assistance
Hermiston School District online student registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens Monday, July 3.
The district will host registration assistance at the district office,...
Good Shepherd to Present Family Safety Awareness on Saturday
Good Shepherd Health Care System will present a free Family Safety Awareness event on Saturday, June 26.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to...
Pendleton Drone Range Recipient of Business Oregon Grant
Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has received one of seven planning grants for Centers of Innovative Excellence from Business Oregon.
The Pendleton UAS Range (PUR)...
