Umatilla Library to Celebrate Children’s Author Mo Willems
The Umatilla Public Library is hosting a drop-in children’s event this Friday, Feb. 10 to celebrate the birthday of Mo Willems, author of the...
Oregon Fairs Association Gives Smith Legislator of Year Award
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith received the 2021 Legislator of the Year award Monday night.
The award was given to Smith during the Legislative Dinner...
Good Shepherd, OSP Offering Free Car Seat Checks Today
Good Shepherd Health Care System and Oregon State Police are sponsoring free car seat checks to ensure correct installation for maximum child safety.
The event...
Good Shepherd Offering Cooking Class for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking on a Budget for Seniors class on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 2 to...
Kiwanis Club of Hermiston Collecting Food for Agape House on Feb. 11
The Kiwanis Club of Hermiston is collecting non-perishable food items for Agape House on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Donated food can be dropped off at Safeway,...
Morrow Commissioners to Select 1 of 3 Candidates to Join Their Board
By the deadline, six applicants had expressed interest in the open Morrow County commissioner position.
Now there are three — Roy Drago Jr., Mike McNamee...
Pendleton Launches Campaign to Bring Awareness of Flooding Dangers
The city of Pendleton is launching a flood awareness campaign to help residents prepare for any flood-related events.
“Planning for any type of emergency event is...
Tickets on Sale for Distinguished Citizens Award Gala on March 1
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce has tickets available now for the 53rd annual Distinguished Citizens Awards gala, set for March 1 at the Hermiston...
Hermiston to Host Open House to Plan City’s Newest Park
The Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department will host a park planning open house on Thursday, Feb. 9.
The event takes place from 5:30 to 6:30...
Columbia Gorge Museums Passes Available for 10 Museums
The Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Alliance is again offering discounted passes for admission to 10 museums in the gorge.
The 2023 Columbia Gorge Museums...
Idaho Legislators Want Talks on Moving State’s Border with Oregon
By Clark Corbin
Two Idaho legislators are pushing a longshot proposal to have certain rural eastern Oregon counties secede from the state and join Idaho.
Reps....
Hermiston to Receive $280,000 in Federal Funding for Safe Streets
Hermiston is one of five Oregon communities to receive federal funding to improve street safety in their communities.
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley...
Hermiston Middle School Students Receive National Recognition
Hermiston School District middle school broadcasting students received national recognition this winter as three Sandstone Middle School (SMS) students competed in the Student Television...
Boardman City Council to Hold Executive Session on Feb. 7
The Boardman City Council will hold an executive session on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. at Boardman City Hall.
The purpose of the executive...
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident
A motorist was killed Monday in single-vehicle accident on Highway 86 in Baker County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the accident occurred near milepost...
OCCA Responds to Governor’s Budget for Community Colleges
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday released the Governor’s Recommended Budget (GRB) for the 2023-2025 biennium, which includes a 6.4 percent increase to the...
Altrusa to Host Fundraiser for Homeless Youth in Pendleton
Love Keeps Us Warm, a benefit for homeless youth in Pendleton hosted by Altrusa International, is set for Saturday, Feb. 4 at Hamley’s Slickfork...
Nearly $90 Million Federal Loan Going to UEC for Power Grid Upgrades
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Umatilla Electric Cooperative will receive a nearly $90 million federal loan to expand...
Boardman Names Three Finalists for City Manager Position
The city of Boardman has announced the candidates for the vacant city manager position.
The candidates chosen for interviews are Elke Doom of Huron Township,...
Crews Put Out Brush Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a brush fire on E. Spearman Road and Diagonal Road around 1:25 p.m. on Monday.
Upon arrival,...
