Heppner Chamber of Commerce Seeking New Executive Director
The Heppner Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, creative, detail-oriented professional to serve as its executive director.
The executive director is responsible for the...
Chamber to Host Grand Opening for New Bank of E. Oregon Branch
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to help celebrate the grand opening of Bank of Eastern Oregon’s Hermiston branch this Thursday, Jan....
State Police Searching for Vehicle Involved in Death of Pedestrian
The Oregon State Police is asking the public to help identify the driver of a car involved in a fatal accident on Sunday.
According to...
Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspects in Armed Robbery
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects involved in an armed robbery of a conveniences store in Milton-Freewater on Friday.
Around 6:30 a.m....
District Mourns Death of HHS Student
The Hermiston School District will be providing support for Hermiston High School staff and students today in the wake of the death of an...
Port of Morrow Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Infrastructure Upgrades
Today, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $1,623,000 in federal funding to the Port of Morrow...
Deadline Looms for Boardman’s Distinguished Service Nominations
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for honorees at the annual Distinguished Citizen Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 14. The deadline for...
‘Tumblegeddon’ Buries Cars, Blocks Highway Outside of Richland
Motorists in Washington state experienced what is being called “Tumblegeddon” on New Year’s Eve as winds whipped tumbleweeds onto SR 240, burying cars and...
Hermiston’s Walmart Distribution Center Holding Career Fair on Jan. 6
The Hermiston Walmart Distribution Center, 1455 S.E. Feedville Road, is hosting a Career Fair on Monday, Jan. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Onsite application...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Offering Youth Bowling Leagues
The deadline to register for the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department’s 10-week Youth Bowling Leagues is this Friday, Jan. 3.
League play begins on Saturday,...
Goal Setting 2020 Set for Feb. 8
Jenny McKillip, horse trainer and riding instructor at MoonStar Farms in Hermiston, will host Goal Setting 2020 on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Best Western...
Western BCA to Bring 10-Ball Roundup Pool Tourney to Wildhorse
The Western BCA Pool Players Association has partnered with Wildhorse Resort & Casino to bring its first pool tournament to the eastern half of...
Hermiston School District Offering Free Vaccinations to Local Students
The Hermiston School District is offering free vaccinations for students who might be missing some required vaccines. The opportunity is for Hermiston students only.
The...
Elderly Woman Found Safe After Leaving Home in Middle of Night
An 83-year-old Hermiston woman is safe at home with her family after she went missing in the early-morning hours on Friday.
The woman was reported...
Steelhead Fishing Closure Upstream of McNary Extended Through March
Fishery managers in Oregon and Washington are extending the Columbia River steelhead fishing closure upstream of McNary Dam to the Oregon-Washington state line through...
Hermiston City Hall to Remain Closed Through January Due to Fire Damage
Hermiston City Hall will remain closed longer than originally anticipated due to the severity of damage caused by a Dec. 17 fire.
City staff now...
Umatilla County Historical Society Receives $1,500 Grant
The Umatilla County Historical Society was recently awarded a grant for $1,500 from the Pacific Power Foundation.
The money will be used to improve and...
Wyden, Merkley Tout Benefits to Oregon in 2020 Spending Bill
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced key provisions in the fiscal year 2020 spending bill that will help Oregon’s agriculture...
Oregon Jobless Rate Hits New Low
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in November, the lowest on comparable records dating back to 1976, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
The...
Gas Prices Fall in Time for Holidays
A drop in demand and increase in gasoline stocks are sending pump prices lower in time for the busy holiday travel season.
For the week,...
