Hermiston Chamber to Host Summer Evening Mixer on July 12
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host their Summer Evening Mixer (formerly the Summer Luncheon) on Tuesday, July 12 at Bennett Botanical Gardens, 32632...
Irrigon Seeks New Police Chief
The city of Irrigon has revised its police department and is inviting applications for a new full-time police chief.
The application period will remain open...
More Summer Chinook Fishing Days Added Below Bonneville Dam
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added 13 days of summer Chinook fishing below Bonneville Dam starting Friday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 13.
Also...
ODFW Selling Leftover Tags
Leftover tags are now up for sale. Tags can be purchased via Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's online licensing system.
New this year, leftover...
Process Ends That Would Have Led to Reduced Care for E. Oregon Veterans
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed news effectively ending a process that threatened to reduce physical and mental health services for Eastern Oregon veterans.
The news this week that...
Umatilla Saturday Market Open Each Saturday at Village Square Park
The Umatilla Saturday Market is open for business in Village Square Park every Saturday nopw through Sept. 10.
The market will be open from 8:30...
Thousands of Oregonians Will Gain Free Health Care Coverage in July
By Lynne Terry
Thousands of low-income Oregonians who would qualify for Medicaid if they were legal residents will receive free health care insurance starting July...
Umatilla County Library District to Hold Special Meeting Today
The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold a special meeting today.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 425 S. Main...
Good Shepherd Completes Land Purchase for New Urgent Care
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) closed on the land purchase of the former Rogers Toyota of Hermiston property earlier this month with plans...
Boardman Food Pantry Set to Host Fund-Raising River Run on July 4
The Boardman Food Pantry is hosting the Boardman River Run fund-raising event on July 4 at Boardman Marina Park.
Pre-registration is $35 before June 25,...
U.S. Rep. Bentz Says He Never Asked Colleague to Pursue Pardon for Him
By Les Zaitz
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz said Friday that he was unaware that a colleague had recommended a presidential pardon for his Jan. 6,...
Pilot Rock District Announces New Assistant Superintendent/Principal
Pilot Rock School District has hired David Norton to serve as new assistant superintendent and principal of Pilot Rock Jr/Sr High School for the...
ODFW Responds to Black Bear Sightings in Hood River Area
Bears have been spotted in Hood River and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is urging residents to takes precautionary steps.
According to...
New Boutique Hotel Opens in Downtown Pendleton
MotoLodge Pendleton has opened just in time for summer.
The 40-room independent boutique hotel is the first of its kind in downtown Pendleton. MotoLodge is...
Morrow County Commissioners to Hold Open Hearing on Tuesday
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday.
The commission will hold an open hearing “to consider dismissal or discipline...
Scheduling Conflict Forces Change to Hermiston’s Fireworks Show
The Independence Day weekend fireworks show at the Hermiston Butte will take place on Sunday, July 3 at 10 p.m. instead of the July...
Open House Set for Tuesday for 8th Student-Built Home in Hermiston
The Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program invites the community to an open house for Fieldstone #8 at 852 SW Angus Court in Hermiston.
The home...
Morrow County School District Announces Administrative Changes
The Morrow County School District recently received the last-minute resignation of David Norton, former principal of Riverside Jr/Sr High School.
Due to the timing of...
Boardman Officials Take Steps to Ensure Drinking Water Safety
Officials at the city of Boardman announced steps they have taken to assure city residents that their drinking water is safe, meeting and exceeding...
Next Echo Market Set for July 16
The next Echo Market will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 on South Dupont Street.
The nonprofit community market is...
