Hermiston Woman Wins the PRCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Rodeo has been central to the life of Hermiston's Edie Longfellow. And now she has the trophy to show for it.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys...
City of Umatilla Pedestrian Bridge Now Open to Foot Traffic
The city of Umatilla has announced the soft opening of the new pedestrian bridge spanning the Umatilla River, connecting the South Hill region to...
Hermiston Middle Schooler Attends College in Her Spare Time
Zolie Pin is taking her first college class this fall, and it all comes down to wanting contacts.
After two years of Zolie, 11, asking...
Pendleton Businesses Brace for Crowds as Round-Up Begins
As the Pendleton Round-Up descends upon the city, businesses are bracing for increased traffic and competition with temporary vendors, leading many to change their...
Umatilla Electric Returning $6 Million to Members in Capital Credits
Just in time for the holiday season, the Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors is delivering a special gift to its member-owners — $6...
Umatilla Electric Powers Economic Growth with New Substation
A new Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) substation recently came on line at the South Hermiston Industrial Park.
The newly energized Kelli Boulevard Substation now ranks...
Project Along Umatilla River in Pendleton Gets $250,000 Grant
The Pendleton Development Commission approved a grant to knock down and redevelop two houses along the Umatilla River as part of an effort to...
Port of Morrow Commission Removes Doherty from CDA Board
In a split vote, the Port of Morrow Commission recently removed Commissioner Kelly Doherty from her role representing the port on the Columbia Development...
JB Brick Company Celebrating 5 Years of Serving Lego Lovers
Lego lovers everywhere will want to stop by the JB Brick Company in Hermiston today and Saturday as it celebrates its five-year anniversary with...
Agencies Unveil Decades-Long Plan to Cut Pollution in NE Oregon Water
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon officials have released a comprehensive plan for curbing years of water pollution in northeast Oregon that “will take decades”...
Umatilla County Ready to Roll Out Deflection Program in October
After rolling back Measure 110, counties are working on a deflection program to help people who could face criminal charges for possession of small...
Winter gravel pickup starts March 12 in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-In perhaps the surest sign yet that spring is finally here, the City of Pendleton will start its winter gravel pickup on Wednesday,...
Hermiston City Council Eases Rules Governing Mobile Food Vendors
After several months of public testimony and requests, the Hermiston City Council amended its rules for mobile food vendors at Monday's meeting.
The amendments are...
Good Shepherd Now Offering Occupational Health Services
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced it has acquired the occupational medicine practice of James Fulper, MD, formerly located in the Broun Building...
Oregon Health Authority Installs More Than 100 Water Filters in LUBGWMA
The Oregon Health Authority and community-based organizations installed more than a hundred water filtration systems at residential households in the Lower Umatilla Basin Ground...
Proud River Leadership Academy Kicks Off First Class at BMCC
Proud River Leadership Academy (formerly Leadership Hermiston) launched its first
class of the year on Sept. 17 at Blue Mountain Community College’s Hermiston campus.
The inaugural meeting...
2024 Melon Fest Rolls Into Downtown Hermiston on Saturday
Melon Fest returns to downtown Hermiston this Saturday with a full day of family-friendly fun celebrating the region’s iconic watermelons and the Hermiston community.
The...
Legislators Hear from E. Oregon Leaders on Transportation Needs
Local leaders from across Eastern Oregon offered thoughts and opinions on transportation, and its coming funding gap, to state legislators during a recent in-person...
Umatilla County Fair Kicks Off Today
The 2024 Umatilla County Fair with its theme, A Blue Ribbon Future, kicks off today with a week full of exhibits, concerts, food, rides...
Memorial Highway Ceremony in Pendleton Honors War Fallen
The Disabled Veterans of America hosted a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 29, in Pendleton to designate U.S. Route 30 as the Gold Star Families Memorial...
