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Historic Tour of Pendleton Cemetery Returns for Third Year

For the third year, Olney Cemetery will come alive for a weekend in the third annual “Quiet Neighbors” event. On Oct. 5-7, costumed performers will...

Eastern Oregon Forum October Event Focuses on Banned Books

After a hiatus of several years, the Eastern Oregon Forum returns with four presentations at Blue Mountain Community College is starting in October. The October...
Knife, Fork and Spoon

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...

CTUIR to Receive Nearly $600,000 from U.S. Justice Department Grant

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that three Tribes in Oregon have secured more than $2.3 million combined in federal grants...
Volunteer

Hermiston Chamber Hosting Volunteer Fair at Community Center

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Hermiston Community Center. More than 20 local nonprofits and...

Umatilla Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Counts of Sex Crimes

A 73-year-old Umatilla man facing eight sodomy and sexual abuse charges pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing at the Umatilla County Courthouse on...

Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon Offering Drive-Thru Meals

Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place in Irrigon, is offering drive-through meals. Meals are to be picked up between 12 and 12:30 p.m....

Rehabilitation of Pendleton’s Oldest Park Moves Forward with Grant

Roy Raley Park will have a substantial facelift with help from a grant through Oregon State Parks. Pendleton Parks and Recreation has been awarded $330,000...

Good Shepherd Offering Free 12-Week Tai Chi Course for Seniors

Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Balance course at the Hermiston Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St. The...

Aquatic Invasive Species Increase Threat to Oregon Waterways

Quagga mussels, an aquatic invasive species, were detected on Sept. 18 in the Snake River at Twin Falls, Idaho approximately 60 miles upstream from...

CTUIR Announces J.D. Tovey as New Deputy Executive Director

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) announced that Tribal Planning Director J.D. Tovey has been hired as the deputy executive director, effective Oct....

Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays

The Hermiston Senior Center serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11 a.m. so the...
Live Music

Troy Fair to Perform Life This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar

Troy Fair will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The country band will take the stage at...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Sept. 23: Jared Jack Salisbury, 37, was arrested on a warrant near S. First...

Hermiston’s Annual Harvest Bazaar Takes Place on Saturday

More than 60 local and regional vendors will help kick off the fall season by showcasing their handmade and artisan crafts, décor, and gifts...

Assistance Dogs to Graduate from Training Program & Be Given to Vets

Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD) is hosting a graduation and passing of the leash ceremony on Oct. 2 at the Eastern Oregon Correctional...

Electric Vehicle Sales Up in Oregon Thanks to Incentives, Report Says

By Grant Stringer/Oregon Capital Chronicle More Oregonians than ever are buying electric cars and the state is poised to see a major influx, in part...
Yard Sale

Hermiston Parks Department to Hold Community Yard Sale on Oct. 13

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Community Yard Sale on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415...

2nd Annual Small Business Cybersecurity Summit Set for October

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a cyber summit in October. The free cybersecurity series supports America's 33 million small businesses with tools,...
Meeting

Upcoming IMESD Conference Provides Training for School Boards

InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) organized a Regional Board Conference on September 29-30 to provide opportunities for school board members to receive training about...