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Hermiston High School FBLA second at state, 14 students qualify for National Conference

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team took second at the recent Oregon FBLA State Leadership Conference. Over 1,300 students...

Hermiston City Council to begin reviewing proposals for Carnegie building

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston City Council will review proposals from the community for the use of the old Carnegie Library Building during two work sessions, scheduled...

National average for gas drops slightly

According to AAA, most states - including Oregon - are seeing stable or falling gas prices this week. However, crude oil prices are rising...

Businesses connect at Hermiston Chamber’s Speed Networking event

HERMISTON, Ore.- The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce held a Spring Speed Networking luncheon for local businesses at Midway Bar and Grill on April 22. “We’re thrilled to...

Umatilla Softball hosts annual Strike Out Cancer game

UMATILLA, Ore.-The Umatilla High School Varsity Softball team hosted Echo/Stanfield in its annual Strike Out Cancer softball game on April 21. Presented by Good Shepherd...

Vineyard Dreams: Echo Ridge celebrates a decade of family, community and wine

ECHO, Ore.-Echo Ridge Cellars recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a community celebration that has become a hallmark of the family-owned and operated winery...

Local healthcare providers receive Doctors’ Day recognition

HERMISTON, Ore.-Some local healthcare providers recently received Doctors’ Day recognition at Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) in Hermiston. Doctors’ Day is a national event...

Regional Child Abuse Prevention Conference underway in Pendleton

PENDLETON, Ore.- The George Murdock Eastern Oregon Regional Child Abuse Conference is April 21-24 at Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton. Members of law enforcement,...

Voters hear from Hermiston City Council Candidates at Forum

HERMISTON, Ore.-The community had the opportunity to hear from Hermiston City Council candidates at a forum at City Hall on April 16. The forum, hosted...

Celebrating Service: April is National Volunteer Month

HERMISTON, Ore.-National Volunteer Month, celebrated in April, recognizes the contributions of volunteers at the national, state, and local levels. President George H.W. Bush established National...

Energy-saving tips to breathe easier, spend less this allergy season

HERMISTON, Ore.-Allergy season started earlier and is expected to last longer this year across the country, including the Pacific Northwest, where a mild winter...

Greater Hermiston Community Foundation grants available

HERMISTON, Ore.-Applications for Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) grants to support community projects open April 20. The Foundation supports programs that promote the well-being, development,...

Power in Pink Fun Run celebrates 20 years of TETWP in Pendleton

PENDLETON, Ore.-2026 marks the 20th year of Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP) at the Pendleton Round-Up in September, and the anniversary year will...

Oregon’s community colleges, including BMCC celebrated in April

SALEM, Ore.-April is National Community College Month and highlights the colleges, programs, students and economic impact of community colleges across the country. “Community colleges are...

Playing and Learning: Echo opens new school playground

ECHO, Ore.-Students in Echo have a new place to play at recess, as the district officially opened the new Echo School Playground on April...

CTUIR awarded close to $7 million for fish hatchery, collection activities

MISSION, Ore.- The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) have been awarded $6.91 million from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)...

Hermiston Chamber’s next Speed Networking Luncheon set for April 22

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Spring Speed Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, April 22 at Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First...

Hermiston City Council to consider contract for Geer/Harper realignment project

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council plans to consider awarding a construction contract for the realignment project at the intersection of Geer Road, Harper Road,...

Umatilla High School robotics team competing at District Championships

UMATILLA, Ore.-Umatilla High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 4125 Confidential, is currently competing at the Pacific Northwest District Championships. 4125 Confidential earned their spot...