Boardman Offering Garbage Vouchers During Month of November
The city of Boardman is sponsoring a community-wide cleanup the month of November.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to residents...
Wildhorse Resort & Casino to Hold Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Holiday Bazaar is set for this Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The annual craft fair and vendor...
Busy Holiday Weekend Ahead; ODOT Crews Ask for Help From Drivers
Many holiday travelers will flock to the roads this week for Thanksgiving, and wet, snowy weather could gobble up your plans if you aren't...
Blue Mountain Foundation Awards $268,650 to 104 Students
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation announced today, that 104 students have been awarded 126 Foundation scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, totaling $268,650...
Gun Shop Owners See Brisk Sales Following Measure 114 Passage
By Ben Botkin
Firearms shops are enjoying brisk sales following the narrow approval by voters of Measure 114, which will restrict sales of some magazines...
#OptOutside with Free Fishing days after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25-26
#OptOutside the two days after Thanksgiving and make fishing part of your plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for...
Good Shepherd President & CEO Sims to Step Down in February
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) President & CEO Brian Sims announced he will step down from his position effective Feb. 10, 2023.
“It has...
Oregon Economists Expect a ‘Mild’ Recession Beginning in 2023
By Julia Shumway
After months of record revenue growth, Oregon economists now expect the state to enter a “mild” recession next summer.
State economists told a...
UCF Names 2023 Fair Court
The 2023 Umatilla County Fair Court will have a familiar face returning along with three new members.
The Umatilla County Fair Board had 11 applicants...
OHDC Hosting Harvest Family Resource Event on Sunday
Oregon Human Development Corporation in Hermiston is hosting a Harvest Family Resource event this Sunday, Nov. 20.
The event goes from 11 a.m. to 3...
Good Shepherd Welcomes New Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed obstetrician and gynecologist Alexis Tuck, MD, to Good Shepherd Women’s Center.
Dr. Tuck joins Drs. Khavkin and...
Community Fellowship Dinner Set to Return to Indoor Dining
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Community Fellowship Dinner - Hermiston’s free Thanksgiving Day meal and the return of indoor dining.
Everyone is welcome...
Some School Districts Closed Today Due to Icy Road Conditions
Due to icy conditions, the following school districts are now closed for today, Nov. 17:
Athena-Weston SD
Helix SD
Also closed for today are the...
UEC Raises Over $4,000 to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Umatilla Electric Cooperative employees honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with an organization-wide fundraiser benefitting Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation.
Generosity flowed this year...
Free Program Allows Oregonians to Obtain COVID Medication at Home
By Lynne Terry
Oregonians at risk for a severe COVID infection now have access to free online health care visits thanks to a new state...
UEC & Partners Get Together for American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross states that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds.
Umatilla Electric Cooperative and the Columbia Basin Board of...
Hermiston Athletic Club to Host 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving
The Hermiston Athletic Club will host the second annual Turkey Day 5K fun run/walk on Thursday, Nov. 24.
The race starts at 9 a.m. at...
Oregon Voters Approve Ballot Measure That Will Tighten Gun Laws
By Ben Botkin
Oregon voters passed a ballot measure that will tighten the state’s gun control laws despite deep opposition to it in rural areas.
Measure...
Oregon 1st State to Make Affordable Health Care a Constitutional Right
By Ben Botkin
Oregon will be the first state in the nation to enshrine the right to affordable health care in its constitution.
Ballot Measure 111...
Two Rivers Correctional Institution Holding Hiring Event On Wednesday
Two Rivers Correctional Institution, 82911 Beach Access Road in Umatilla, is hosting an open house hiring event tomorrow evening, Nov. 16.
The facility is looking...
