All Hermiston Students to Eat Lunch for Free Next School Year
Beginning next school year, all Hermiston School District students will be able to eat lunch at school for free.
That's because each of the schools...
Summer Safety Fair Taking Place This Evening in Boardman
The Families First Childcare Center in Boardman is holding a Summer Safety Fair today, June 15, at the Neal Early Learning Center.
The event is...
Good Shepherd Offering Free 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...
Pipeline Maintenance Causes Gas Prices to Soar in Pacific Northwest
Robust demand for gas is sending pump prices higher in many states, and expected work on the Olympic pipeline is causing some hefty increases...
Vange John Memorial Hospice to Host Butterfly Release on Saturday
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s Vange John Memorial Hospice is holding a
Community Memorial Service & Live Butterfly Release this Saturday, June 17 in
Victory Square...
Hermiston Seeks Applicants to Fill Several Committee Vacancies
If you ever considered getting involved in local government, now is your chance.
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on...
All Hands on Deck: Multiple Agencies Battled Hat Rock Fire
What started as a response to douse a grass fire Tuesday morning, June 13, near Hat Rock State Park in northern Umatilla County would...
‘No Parking’ Sign to Be Installed on S.W. Third Street Near Food Pod
The public will not be allowed to park on a portion of S.W. Third Street following action taken Monday night by the Hermiston City...
Cities of Stanfield, Echo Launch Combined Saturday Market
The Echo & Stanfield Market are joining forces for a combined monthly market on the third Saturday of each month.
The kickoff event runs from...
More than 10,000 Acres Burn in Wildfire at Hat Rock State Park
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation notice for areas in Juniper Canyon along Hartle, Wallula and Hatchgrade roads due to the...
Pendleton Airport To Celebrate Reopening With Open House
After almost a year of renovations, the Pendleton Airport will celebrate its reopening with a ribbon cutting and open house in July.
The event takes place...
Juneteenth to Be Celebrated at Hermiston’s McKenzie Park
All area residents are invited to an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship during this year’s family friendly Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 17 from...
Deadline Looms to Register to Participate in Boardman July 4th Fun
This Thursday, June 15 is the deadline for registering to participate in the parade at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Celebration.
The...
Capital Investments Behind Hermiston’s Bigger 2023-24 Budget
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved what the city manager called “the most unique” budget he’s ever presented to the city.
One of the...
BMCC Foundation Awards $105,000 in Scholarships to 76 Students
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation has announced that 76 students have been awarded 90 Foundation scholarships totaling $105,750.
These scholarships are awarded based on...
Fire Watch in Effect Tuesday for Gilliam, Morrow and Umatilla Counties
The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued a fire weather watch for Tuesday, June 13, for Gilliam, Morrow and Umatilla counties.
Wind and low relative...
EOCI Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Jere Ryder, passed away June 11, 2023. Ryder was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
Memorial Service Set for Former Sheriff’s Deputy Jan Good
A memorial service for former Umatilla County Sheriff's Deputy Jan Good will be held on June 21 in Pendleton.
The service will be held at...
Boardman Fire Rescue District Fires Back in Ambulance Dispute
The Boardman Fire Rescue District has filed its response to the lawsuit from the Morrow County Health District in the fight over ambulance service...
Pendleton’s Wild West Beerfest Fundraiser Returns for Third Year
The third annual Wild West Beerfest is bringing craft beer, food and live music to Roy Raley Park this Father’s Day weekend.
“Everyone that comes...
