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Gas Prices Falling in 48 States, Including Oregon

The national average for regular gas dipped below $3 a gallon this week for the first time in more than four years, according to...

Traveling Smithsonian exhibit “Votes for Women” now on display in Pendleton

PENDLETON, Ore.-A traveling exhibit chronicling the history of the suffrage movement in the United States is now on display in Pendleton. Votes for Women: A...

Umatilla Woman Killed in Highway 395 Crash

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Umatilla woman is dead after being hit by a truck on Highway 395 on the morning of December 1. Oregon State Police...

Columbia Development Authority earns second straight clean financial audit

BOARDMAN, Ore.-The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) earned a clean financial audit for the second year in a row. The CDA announced that its 2023 audit...

Hermiston Christian School’s Annual Christmas Market set for Dec. 6

Hermiston Christian School, 1825 W. Highland Ave., is holding their fourth annual Christmas Market fundraising event this Saturday, Dec. 6. Fifty local artisans will be...

Nonprofit Spotlight: Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance

HERMISTON, Ore.-Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance (PNWVA) is a nonprofit supporting Veterans and their families in Northeast Oregon in times of crisis or need, that...

Family Day offers free Holiday Fun in Hermiston Dec. 7

HERMISTON, Ore.-Family Day, a free community event, is December 7 at the Hermiston Community Center following the Festival of Trees the night before. Family Day...

Fish for free this Holiday Weekend in Oregon

SALEM, Ore.-Skip the long lines at stores this Black Friday and hit the lake instead for some free outdoor recreation. The Oregon Department of Fish...

“White Christmas” to be performed at Elgin Opera House in December

The Friends of the Elgin Opera House will present multiple performances of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical in December. Performances will be on Dec....

Been Screened Recently? November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

HERMISTON, Ore.-November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, share knowledge and inspire action on a global scale. Lung cancer awareness remains...

Heppner Football to face Lost River for State Title

HEPPNER, Ore.-The Heppner High School Football Team will play Lost River for the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) 2A Football State Championship on November...

Opening of Pendleton’s Roy Raley Ice Rink delayed

PENDLETON, Ore.-Ice skating-that quintessential holiday activity may not be possible in Pendleton this year due to issues with the reconstruction phase of the Roy...

Hermiston approves rate for curbside recycling

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the rate for curbside recycling, a service expected to start in 2026, at its regular meeting on November...

Gov. Kotek declares State of Emergency due to pipeline shutdown

SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency in Oregon on November 24, due to the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline ahead of...

Gas prices steady ahead of Thanksgiving travel

Gas prices are remaining relatively stable as Thanksgiving approaches, with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less on the week. AAA reports...

Hermiston Chipotle has busy opening day

HERMISTON, Ore.-Chipotle officially opened its doors at 1885 N. First Street, just off Highway 395 in Hermiston on November 21. “We are excited to be...

Hermiston’s Andrews strikes gold in Special Olympics Bowling

HERMISTON, Ore.-David Andrews of Hermiston won a Gold Medal at the recent Special Olympic Regional Bowling Tournament, sponsored by Good Shepherd Health Care System...

Festive events welcome Holiday season around Northeast Oregon

HERMISTON, Ore.-From parades and tree lightings, to giving back to those in need, several upcoming events are planned to kick off the holiday season...

Gallery: 8th Annual GSHCS Community Meeting

Over 550 community members joined hospital staff, physicians, healthcare providers, the Good Shepherd Board of Trustees, the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) and...

Christmas Tree permits now available for Umatilla National Forest

PENDLETON, Ore.-Searching for that perfect Christmas tree and cutting it down yourself is a fun holiday tradition for many, and tree permits for the...