ODOT to Perform Pavement Patching in Hermiston Next Week
Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews will soon perform pavement patching along OR 207 and S.W. 11th Street in Hermiston.
The work is set for May...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Offers Tips for Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month, and the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has a number of tips to prepare boaters before and after they...
Umatilla County Marine Deputies Rescue Boaters on Columbia River
Marine deputies with the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office rescued three passengers Wednesday, May 10, who were in a boat adrift on the Columbia River.
According...
SAGE Center Readies for 10th Anniversary Celebration This Week
The SAGE Center in Boardman is inviting the public to their 10th anniversary celebration beginning today and continuing through Saturday.
Since officially opening its doors...
British Basketball Camp Set to Return to Pendleton This Summer
A top British youth basketball coach is returning to Pendleton to offer a one-week summer camp.
Coach Steve Pearl started his first basketball club in...
Morrow County to Host Three Free Spray Days Beginning Today
The Morrow County Soil and Water Conservation District will host three Free Spray Days beginning on today, May 15.
Giveaways go from 9 a.m. to...
Big Property Tax Breaks Help Lure Big Companies to Morrow County
Port, county and city officials in Morrow County have approved a deal to have Amazon pay almost $40 million in fees during a 15-year...
Fire District to Add Fire Prevention Specialist Thanks to State Grant
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was awarded a $285,102 grant allowing it to add a new employee to the staff.
The grant comes from the...
Good Shepherd Celebrating National Hospital Week Throughout May
National Hospital Week wraps up on Saturday, but Good Shepherd Health Care System is extending the celebration throughout the month of May.
The hospital’s Employee...
Familiar Face in Boardman Ready to Take on City Manager Role
For Brandon Hammond, the lure of returning to Boardman was migrating from an education career to a role in city government.
“A lot of what...
Quiet Breakfast with Wife Interrupted by Bizarre Assault from Stranger
Scott Smith was expecting a nice, quiet breakfast with his wife on Saturday morning at The Pheasant on Main Street. It turned out to...
Facebook Page Going After School Board Candidate for Past Tweets
An anonymous Facebook page has popped up with posts calling out a Hermiston School Board candidate for past tweets that are critical of Hermiston.
The...
Downtown District Launches Business Incubator Space Program
Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into the retail business world without making a full-on commitment? Well, now’s your chance.
The Hermiston Downtown...
ODFW: Controlled and Premium Hunt Deadline is Monday, May 15
Don't wait until the last minute to apply for a controlled or premium hunt as the May 15 deadline falls on a Monday this...
Irrigon Accepting Vendor Applications for Upcoming Farmers Market
The city of Irrigon is accepting vendor applications for the 2023 Irrigon Farmers Market.
The market will be open on Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., from Memorial...
Port of Morrow Commission OKs Billion-Dollar Deal for Amazon
The Port of Morrow Commission voted Wednesday, May 10, to approve tax breaks for Amazon worth more than $1 billion over 15 years to...
Daniel Headley Named New Hermiston High Volleyball Coach
Daniel Headley has been hired to serve as the new Hermiston High School head volleyball coach.
Headley has 25 years of volleyball coaching experience, the...
BMCC Sets Graduation Date
Blue Mountain Community College has set the date for its graduation ceremony in June.
The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June...
Hermiston’s Newest City Park to Be Named Horizon Park
Hermiston not only has a new city park under development, but as of Monday night it also has a name for the park.
The Hermiston...
Riverside FFA Holding 2nd Annual Plant Sale on Friday, Saturday
The Riverside Junior/Senior High School FFA chapter is holding their second annual plant sale this Friday and Saturday, May 12-13 in the school greenhouse.
There...
