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Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic returns to Pendleton in August

PENDLETON, Ore.-Professional women’s golf will return to Pendleton for the fifth consecutive summer this August. Wildhorse Resort & Casino recently announced that this year’s Wildhorse...

New Echo City Manager focused on “Smart Growth”

ECHO, Ore.-Mike Gonzalez, Echo’s new City Manager, has been on the job about four months and is excited for the potential for economic development...

MCSD Board approves contractor for Riverside Junior/Senior High School project

MORROW COUNTY, Ore.- A contractor for upgrades and renovations at Riverside Junior/Senior High School in Boardman has been approved. The District Evaluation Committee recommended Bouten...

New Thornhollow Bridge opened on Umatilla Indian Reservation

MISSION, Ore.-A new Thornhollow Bridge is now open on the Umatilla Indian Reservation after being damaged by flooding in 2020 and ultimately removed. Confederated Tribes...

Good Shepherd providers paint and connect with community in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-Dozens of people attended Paint and Connect: Women’s Night, a free women’s health event on May 5 at OMG! Burgers and Brew in Hermiston. “If you’re...

Childcare Provider Day recognizes champions of early education

HERMISTON, Ore.-Celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day, National Childcare Provider Day was May 8 this year. Organized by volunteers with the National Association...

Umatilla officially opens new Business Center

UMATILLA, Ore.-The City of Umatilla opened its new Business Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 8. The grand opening celebration included live music from...

Fast moving brush fire contained in Hermiston on May 8

HERMISTON, Ore.- A quickly spreading brush fire fueled by dry conditions and high winds near Alpine and Baggett Lane in Hermiston was contained on...

Community forum set to review design for new Irrigon Junior/Senior High School

MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-The Morrow County School District (MCSD) is inviting the community to a public forum at 5 p.m. on May 20, at Irrigon...

Good Shepherd’s Furukawa says goodbye after 39 years

HERMISTON, Ore.-Longtime Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) employee Kyle Furukawa is retiring and was recently honored for her decades of service. “Thank you for...

Gas prices rise in all 50 states

AAA reports this week that gas prices are up in all 50 states, with several seeing week-over-week jumps of 40 cents or more per...

Boardman adopts “Vegetative Management” ordinance

BOARDMAN, Ore.-The City of Boardman has amended its Municipal Code in regard to noxious and prohibited vegetation in the hopes of limiting fire risk. The...

Umatilla to host Grand Opening for Business Center

UMATILLA, Ore.-The City of Umatilla will hold a ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the new Business Center at 820 6th Street from 5:30 p.m....

UPDATE: Stanfield man who went missing near Mt. Emily located

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Stanfield man missing near Mt. Emily since May 3 has been found. According to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office (UCSO), Mickey Cearns,...

Annual Occupational Safety and Health Conference set for Pendleton

PENDLETON, Ore.- The 18th annual Blue Mountain Occupational Safety and Health Conference is set for June 16-17 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Now in its 18th...

Good Shepherd to host National Day of Prayer Community Gathering

HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System’s (GSHCS) Chaplain Services Department will host a National Day of Prayer community gathering on Thursday, May 7, from...

Free boat safety checks available at Umatilla Marina

UMATILLA, Ore.-Getting ready to uncover the boat, hook it up, and hit the water for the first time this spring? It might be a...

Pendleton’s Historic Preservation Commission to present inaugural Goodwin Award

PENDLETON, Ore.-The inaugural Goodwin Award will be presented to Al and Gail Plute on May 16. Created by Pendleton’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), the Goodwin...

Paint and Connect, a free women’s health event set for Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-Paint and Connect: Women’s Night, a free women’s health event, is set for May 5 at OMG! Burgers and Brew in Hermiston. The Women’s...