Irrigon High School Hoops Team to Put on Fun Run Fundraiser on Dec. 22
The Irrigon High School boys’ basketball team is putting on their first annual Elf Run 5K Fun Run/Walk fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 22 at...
Strong Winds Blow Over Semi-Truck, Force Closure of Interstate 84
Interstate 84 from Baker County to Umatilla County was closed for several hours on Friday due to high winds.
The interstate was closed from milepost...
Cities of Umatilla, Stanfield, Echo Team Up to Conduct Housing Study
Four cities in west Umatilla County have a lot in common, geographically and demographically. However, residents typically don’t define themselves as members of the...
Hermiston Chamber’s DSA Banquet Date Changed to Feb. 20
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce announced that the date for the 49th annual Distinguished Citizens Awards has been moved back one week.
The event will...
Happy Canyon Board of Directors Announces 2019 Princesses
The Happy Canyon Board of Directors have named Kaia John and Makayla “Kayla” Fossek as the 2019 Happy Canyon princesses.
They will serve as the...
Natural Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Umatilla Middle & High Schools
A natural gas leak at a Umatilla school this morning forced the evacuation of the students of that school and a nearby school.
Just after...
County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Impaired Drivers During Holidays
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) will once again be teaming up with agencies around the State for the Christmas and New Year’s season.
Beginning...
Grand Opening Ceremony Takes Place Friday for Encore Wellness 4 Life
The Hermiston and Umatilla Chambers of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Encore Wellness 4 Life on Friday, Dec. 14...
Hunters’ Group Offers $7,500 in Cash for Information on Poached Moose
The Oregon Hunter’s Association (OHA) is offering a cash reward of $7,500 for information into the poaching of a bull moose in Wallowa County.
Pledges...
Donations Pouring In To HPD’s Annual Christmas Express Program
Local businesses and service clubs are pitching in to help make Christmas brighter this year by contributing to the Hermiston Police Department’s annual Christmas...
Pedro Stepping Down as Hermiston Chamber CEO After 18 Years
The Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce announced today that Debbie Pedro has resigned her position as chief executive officer.
In a letter to chamber members,...
Hermiston Council OKs Rate Increase for Hermiston Energy Services
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved adjustments on electric rates for all classes of service that will become effective on bills calculated after Dec. 31.
Hermiston...
Hermiston City Council Unveils Draft Strategic Plan for Event Center
The Hermiston City Council unveiled a draft strategic plan for the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) during Monday’s meeting.
The plan, put together...
Two Rivers Inmate, 45, Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Brandon Sean Smithson, died on Dec. 6.
Smithson was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI)...
Good Shepherd Will Be Offering Basic Life Support Course on Friday
Good Shepherd Health Care System will begin offering a Basic Life Support (BLS) course this Friday, Dec. 14. Classes run from 9 a.m. to...
Winter Weather Settling in Around Oregon – Are You Prepared?
Oregon winter weather is starting to set in across Oregon. Are you prepared? With the increase chances of snow, freezing rain, and ice on...
Parks Department Signing Up Teams for Adult Volleyball Leagues
Adult coed competitive and recreational volleyball leagues are forming now through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department.
Players must be at least 18 years of...
Umatilla Holding Kids Coat Drive
The city of Umatilla is holding a Kids’ Coat Drive at city hall, 700 Sixth St., through Dec. 17. All children’s sizes are needed...
Online Webinar to Address Leadership Gaps in Family-Run Businesses
Jim Grew, president of The Grew Company, will lead an online webinar addressing leadership gaps in family businesses on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 12...
Irrigon to Judge Christmas Lighting Contest Entrants on Dec. 18
The Irrigon Watermelon Festival Committee will be making the rounds on Dec. 18 to judge the community’s light displays for this year’s Christmas Lighting...
