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Echo Toy Run Celebrates 22 Years of Holiday Cheer
HERMISTON, Ore.-Starting in Echo under blue skies and breezy conditions, 98 motorcycles, led by Santa, rode to Hermiston on December 6 to donate toys for children at Good Shepherd Health Care System.
“It’s wonderful to see the community come together,...
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit “Votes for Women” now on display in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-A traveling exhibit chronicling the history of the suffrage movement in the United States is now on display in Pendleton.
Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence will be on display at the Umatilla County Historical Society’s Heritage Station...
Heppner Football to face Lost River for State Title
HEPPNER, Ore.-The Heppner High School Football Team will play Lost River for the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) 2A Football State Championship on November 29.
The Mustangs backed up a dominant regular season, where they went undefeated in league play,...
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Echo Toy Run Celebrates 22 Years of Holiday Cheer
HERMISTON, Ore.-Starting in Echo under blue skies and breezy conditions, 98 motorcycles, led by Santa, rode to Hermiston on December 6 to donate toys...
Bus Service Connecting Northeast Oregon to Portland and Boise Returns
PORTLAND, Ore.-Intercity bus service along I-84 between Portland and Boise is rolling again, thanks to an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant.
“Residents rely on...
Hermiston to Reduce Electric Rates by 3 Percent
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved a reduction in electricity rates at its regular meeting on December 8.
Ordinance 2377 will reduce Hermiston’s electric franchise...
Wildhorse Foundation Grant will help Fuzz Ball continue essential vet care
HERMISTON, Ore.-A recent grant from the Wildhorse Foundation will help Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue as it continues to provide essential veterinary care in Umatilla...
Gas Prices Falling in 48 States, Including Oregon
The national average for regular gas dipped below $3 a gallon this week for the first time in more than four years, according to...
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit “Votes for Women” now on display in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-A traveling exhibit chronicling the history of the suffrage movement in the United States is now on display in Pendleton.
Votes for Women: A...
Umatilla Woman Killed in Highway 395 Crash
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Umatilla woman is dead after being hit by a truck on Highway 395 on the morning of December 1.
Oregon State Police...
Columbia Development Authority earns second straight clean financial audit
BOARDMAN, Ore.-The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) earned a clean financial audit for the second year in a row.
The CDA announced that its 2023 audit...
Hermiston Christian School’s Annual Christmas Market set for Dec. 6
Hermiston Christian School, 1825 W. Highland Ave., is holding their fourth annual Christmas Market fundraising event this Saturday, Dec. 6.
Fifty local artisans will be...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance
HERMISTON, Ore.-Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance (PNWVA) is a nonprofit supporting Veterans and their families in Northeast Oregon in times of crisis or need, that...
Family Day offers free Holiday Fun in Hermiston Dec. 7
HERMISTON, Ore.-Family Day, a free community event, is December 7 at the Hermiston Community Center following the Festival of Trees the night before.
Family Day...
Fish for free this Holiday Weekend in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-Skip the long lines at stores this Black Friday and hit the lake instead for some free outdoor recreation.
The Oregon Department of Fish...
“White Christmas” to be performed at Elgin Opera House in December
The Friends of the Elgin Opera House will present multiple performances of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical in December.
Performances will be on Dec....
Been Screened Recently? November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
HERMISTON, Ore.-November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, share knowledge and inspire action on a global scale.
Lung cancer awareness remains...
Heppner Football to face Lost River for State Title
HEPPNER, Ore.-The Heppner High School Football Team will play Lost River for the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) 2A Football State Championship on November...
Opening of Pendleton’s Roy Raley Ice Rink delayed
PENDLETON, Ore.-Ice skating-that quintessential holiday activity may not be possible in Pendleton this year due to issues with the reconstruction phase of the Roy...
Hermiston approves rate for curbside recycling
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the rate for curbside recycling, a service expected to start in 2026, at its regular meeting on November...
Gov. Kotek declares State of Emergency due to pipeline shutdown
SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency in Oregon on November 24, due to the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline ahead of...
Gas prices steady ahead of Thanksgiving travel
Gas prices are remaining relatively stable as Thanksgiving approaches, with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less on the week.
AAA reports...
Hermiston Chipotle has busy opening day
HERMISTON, Ore.-Chipotle officially opened its doors at 1885 N. First Street, just off Highway 395 in Hermiston on November 21.
“We are excited to be...
