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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....

UCSO leading multi-agency search for missing mushroom hunter near Mt. Emily

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Search and Rescue operations are currently underway for a Stanfield man who went missing while hunting mushrooms. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO)...

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...

Pendleton receives Award for Excellence from League of Oregon Cities

PENDLETON, Ore.-The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) 2026 Local Government Spring Conference was April 23-24 at the Pendleton Convention Center, and the host city...

Hermiston man killed in hit-and-run near Hood River

HERMISTON, Ore.-Oregon State Police (OSP) are looking for potential witnesses after a hit-and-run left a Hermiston man dead in Hood River County. OSP responded to...

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,...