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Pendleton’s 2026 Communications Survey now open

PENDLETON, Ore.-The City of Pendleton’s 2026 Communications Survey regarding how the City communicates with both residents and visitors is now open. Survey respondents can share...

Evacuation levels increased along Highway 204 due to Hagen Fire

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-The Hagen Fire is now burning on the north side of the North Fork of the Umatilla River and evacuation levels in...

City Council to consider plan to address PFAS in Hermiston’s water

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council will consider resolutions concerning removing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Hermiston’s drinking water system, and how to seek state...

Free pheasant hunts planned for youth hunters across Oregon

SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will once again host free hunting events for youth across the state, including Eastern Oregon,...

Good Shepherd Pediatrics offering free sports physicals for students in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-Free sports physicals are available for students in the Hermiston School District (HSD), to ensure they’re ready to get back on the field...

Open house on Punkin Center Safety Improvement Plan draws large crowd in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) hosted an open house on the planned Highway 395 and Punkin Center Safety Improvement Project at Hermiston...

Urban Forest Open House set for Pendleton

PENDLETON, Ore.-Community members are invited to a public open house for the City of Pendleton’s Urban Forest Management Plan on August 12 in the...

“Voice of the Hermiston Bulldogs” part of World Cup broadcasts this summer

UMATILLA, Ore.-The 2026 World Cup recently concluded with Spain capturing the trophy with a thrilling 1-0 win over Argentina in the final match on...

Gas prices continue to rise in 47 states, including Oregon

Pump prices are up in 47 states this week - including Oregon - but a drop in crude oil prices could help stall further...

Evacuation levels updated, public meeting set for Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge fires

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Some evacuation levels have been increased due to the Hagen Fire and a public meeting on the Paradise, Hagen, and Horse Ridge...

Petition seeks moratorium on data centers in Eastern Oregon

BOARDMAN, Ore. – A petition launched this week is seeking a moratorium on new data centers in Eastern Oregon. The petition from Oregon Rural Action...

Umatilla County Fair teams up with Good Shepherd, Red Cross for blood drive

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla County Fair held a blood drive in partnership with Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) and the American Red Cross on...

Silence to science: The importance of talking to your doctor about prostate cancer screening

HERMISTON, Ore.-Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer and one in eight men will...

Hagen Fire evacuation levels increased in Umatilla, Union Counties

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Moderate weather slowed activity on the Hagen, Horse Ridge, and Paradise Fires yesterday, according to NW Incident Management Team 7. However, evacuation levels...

Lightning sparked fire burns 3k acres east of Heppner

HEPPNER, Ore.-A wildland fire east of Heppner burned around 3,000 acres on July 23. Multiple fire departments responded to the fire that was started by...

CTUIR declares State of Emergency due to Hagen Fire

MISSION, Ore.-The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has declared a state of emergency due to the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County. According...

Two injured in Pendleton house fires

PENDLETON, Ore.-Two people were injured in a fire that destroyed two homes on the 300 block of Southwest Dorion Avenue in Pendleton on July...

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,...