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The Next Chapter to host Christmas Story Time and Family Party

The Next Chapter Bookstore in Hermiston is inviting everyone to their free Christmas Story Time and Family Party this Saturday, Dec. 20. The event kicks...

Hermiston Wrestling off to strong start as Bulldogs chase State Title

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston wrestling team is off to an undefeated start in the Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) this season, as the Bulldogs continue a tradition...

Elf Run 5k to benefit Irrigon Softball set for Dec. 20

IRRIGON, Ore.-The Annual Elf Run, a 5k fun run and fundraiser to benefit the Irrigon High School Softball team, is set for December 20...

Pendleton Man Killed in Umatilla County Crash

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Highway 395A on the morning of December 11. According to Oregon State Police...

UEC Honored With 2025 Concern for Community Award

HERMISTON, Ore.-Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has received a Concern for Community Award for its response in support of the Boardman community following a wildfire...

Photo Gallery: Hermiston Wrestling Downs Southridge

It was a dominant evening on the mat for Hermiston High School's boys and girls wrestling programs in a home meet on December 9...

Christmas Centerpiece Workshop set for SAGE Center

The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is hosting a Christmas centerpiece workshop this Friday, Dec. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in...

Hermiston Basketball Ready To Make Noise in MCC

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston boys basketball is 2-2 on the young season after an opening night loss to Sunnyside, followed by wins over Eisenhower and Pasco,...

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...