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A Day in Echo

ECHO, Ore.-Eight miles south of Hermiston and about a mile from I-84 and Highway 395 sits Echo, Oregon, home to about 700 residents, a...

Farm City Pro Rodeo to feature biggest purse, largest field of competitors

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Farm City Pro Rodeo(FCPR), a premier Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) event is August 12-15 at the rodeo grounds at the Eastern Oregon Trade...

Rep. Smith calls for Special Legislative Session to respond to Oregon’s wildfires

HEPPNER, Ore.- Representative Gregory Smith (R-Heppner) is calling for an emergency special session of the State Legislature to respond to wildfires burning across Oregon,...

Protect your indoor air this wildfire season

HERMISTON, Ore.-An Air Quality Alert for much of Eastern Oregon due to wildfire smoke is expected to remain in effect until at least 8...

Evacuation levels increased for Hagen Fire, more Level 1 and 2 areas added

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-UPDATE. July 23. 11:45 a.m. Evacuation levels for the Hagen Fire currently burning an estimated 8,620 acres about nine miles Southwest of Tollgate...

Umatilla County organizations honored at Amazon Community Fund celebration

HERMISTON, Ore.-Community groups, schools, nonprofits, and individuals working to make a positive difference in Umatilla County were recognized at Amazon’s Community Fund Celebration at...

Lower Dry Creek Fire now 100% contained

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-UPDATE. July 20. Lower Dry Creek Fire Contained Fire crews reached 100% containment on the Lower Dry Creek Fire southwest of Milton-Freewater over...

Amazon Community Fund Celebration recognizes those making a difference in Morrow County

BOARDMAN, Ore.-Several community groups, organizations, nonprofits, and individuals working to make a difference in Morrow County were recognized at Amazon’s Community Fund Celebration at...

Cost of gas rises again, West Coast prices fairly steady

Gas prices are still moving lower in Oregon and three other West Coast states but are climbing in all other states, according to this...

Free worker safety training coming to rural Oregon communities this summer

SALEM, Ore.-Several rural Oregon communities will host free worker safety and health training workshops this summer. The workshops, a partnership between the Oregon Occupational Safety...

Hermiston’s Zumwalt selected for National Youth Leadership Council

HERMISTON, Ore.- Peightin Zumwalt, of Hermiston, made history this summer at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour, June 14-20, in Washington, D.C. Zumwalt...

Remember boating, dam safety on local rivers this summer

UMATILLA, Ore.-A recent close call for some boaters near McNary Dam is a reminder of the importance of boating safety this summer. A recreational boat...

Epson Tour pros to lead free youth golf clinics at Wildhorse Resort and Casino...

PENDLETON, Ore.-Wildhorse Resort and Casino will host two free youth golf clinics as part of the Epson Tour’s 2026 Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic in...

Pendleton artists invited to submit works for Art in City Hall exhibit

PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton Arts Commission is looking for local artists interested in displaying their work in City Hall. Art in City Hall is a new...

C2 Fashion now open in Umatilla Business Center

UMATILLA, Ore.-C2 Fashion inside the Umatilla Business Center has been open for almost a month now, providing an affordable, local option for fashion apparel,...

Hermiston community invited to take surveys on proposed Health, Aquatics and Wellness Center

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston residents have the opportunity to share their input and ideas regarding a proposed Health, Aquatics and Wellness Center (HAWC) this summer through...

Good Shepherd’s Garberg retires after 26 years

HERMISTON, Ore.- Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) held a reception for retiring Respiratory Therapy Manager Tony Garberg on June 30. “Over the past 26-plus...

UEC President/CEO Echenrode to retire

HERMISTON, Ore.- After more than a decade, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) President/Chief Executive Officer Robert Echenrode plans to retire at the end of the...

Stay cool and energy-efficient at home this summer

HERMISTON, Ore.-With high temperatures expected in the 90’s for most of Eastern Oregon for at least the next seven days, many will take refuge...

Carrie’s Custom Confections now open in Umatilla Business Center

UMATILLA, Ore.-Carrie’s Custom Confections, a bakery specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes and other sweet treats, is now open in Umatilla. After two years as an...