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Bear Captured, Euthanized After Attacking Man Near La Grande

The Union County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon State Police responded to a bear attack last Wednesday in...

Fish, Clam and Crab for Free During Free Fishing Weekend June 3-4

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend of June. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags...
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Hermiston High Theater Department to Host Improv Night June 3

The creativity of the Hermiston High School Theater Department will take center stage during an upcoming fundraiser. “Improv Night with the Plane Sandwich Players” is...
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Expect Delays on Highway 207 for Chip Seal Work Starting June 5

The Oregon Department of Transportation starting June 5 will be chip sealing 41 miles of the Heppner–Spray Highway (Highway 207C). The project will run...

After Postponement, Districts to Spray for Mosquitoes This Evening

The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...

Oversized Load Traveling Through Eastern Oregon Beginning Mid-May

The Oregon Department of Transportation says  motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes starting June 5 and continuing through mid-June on...
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First Christian Church to Host Free Open Table Lunch Each Monday

The First Christian Church in Hermiston hosts an open table meal at 11 a.m. each Monday. The meal is free to anyone in need. The...

Umatilla Police Officers’ Association Hosting Golf Tourney June 10

The Umatilla Police Officers' Association will be hosting their 11th annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 10 at Big River Golf Course in...

Umatilla Museum Hosting Open House on Friday & Saturday

The Umatilla Museum is hosting an open house event tomorrow and Saturday, May 26-27. The museum features exhibits about local history, including a Native American...

Yarn Crafters Invited to ‘Knit in Public’ at McKenzie Park on June 10

Knitters, crocheters, and all yarn crafters are invited to get together to celebrate “Knit in Public Day” on Saturday, June 10, at McKenzie Park...

Irrigon Title 1 Educational Assistant Receives Crystal Apple Award

The InterMountain Education Service District recently recognized Irrigon Elementary School Title 1 educational assistant Debbie White with the Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Award. Prior...

Artists Encouraged to Enter Work in 2023 Hermiston Art Festival

Hermiston Downtown District is calling all professional artists 18 and older and K-12 students throughout the region to take part in the 2023 Hermiston...

Control Districts to Conduct Aerial Spray for Mosquitoes Today

The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
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Woman Rescued After Being Swept Away by Current in Walla Walla River

A woman was rescued Sunday after being caught in a current of the Walla Walla River. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dispatch Center received...
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Educators, School Employees Honored with Crystal Apple Awards

A dozen educators/school district employees from Morrow County and west Umatilla County were recognized with 2023 Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Awards. The InterMountain Education...
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American Legion Hosting Memorial Day Ceremony at Hermiston Cemetery

American Legion Post No. 37 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Hermiston Cemetery. Also, Post Cmdr. Aaron Wetterling said the Avenue of Flags...

Echo Car Show Set for This Weekend

The Echo Car Show revs up this weekend. Vehicle check-in is Saturday, May 27, 8 a.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. In addition to the vehicle displays,...
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Chris Egar Band to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar

The Chris Egar Band will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The blues band will take the...

Pendleton Center for the Arts to Exhibit Work of Four Artists June 1-30

Judith Baumann is well-known as the Master Printer for Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, where she collaborates with artists from across the country...
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Pioneer Relief Nursery Hosting Annual Ladies’ Night Out Fundraiser

Pioneer Relief Nursery in Pendleton is hosting the fifth annual Ladies’ Night Out fundraiser this Friday, May 26 at the Pendleton Convention Center. The event...