Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Econo Lodge Umatilla on Nov. 30
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening of the newly-remodeled Econo Lodge Umatilla on Friday, Nov. 30.
Owners Parveen and Jose Quinones...
Hermiston Nickel Holding Toy Drive
The Hermiston Nickel is offering a way for local residents to support their community by holding a holiday toy drive for local children.
New unwrapped...
Missed Midway’s Hiring Event? Another Scheduled for Wednesday
Midway Bar & Grill in Hermiston will hold a hiring event on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4...
Hermiston Council Postpones Vote on Proposed Electrical Rate Hike
The Hermiston City Council tabled a resolution Monday night that would have increased rates for Hermiston Energy Services (HES) customers.
The council had planned to...
BMCC Instructor to Give Talk on Precision Irrigated Ag at Farm Fair
Blue Mountain Community College’s new Precision Irrigated Agriculture program instructor Drew Leggett has been asked to speak during the General Session on Wednesday at...
Hermiston Council Raises Taxi Program Tickets from $2 to $2.50
Riders of Hermiston’s Senior & Disabled Taxi Ticket Program will pay 25 percent more for a one-way ticket beginning Jan. 1.
The Hermiston City Council...
Hermiston Chamber to a Host Ribbon Cutting for Realtors’ New Location
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Columbia Basin Group, Brokered by Exp Realty, LLC, today at...
Construction Crews Hoping to Wrap Up Highway 11 Work This Week
Construction work shut down on Highway 11 for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but crews are returning this week to continue finishing the project.
Travelers should...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominees for DSA Banquet
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 49th Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards set for next February.
The selection committee is seeking nominations for...
ODFW to Host Wolf Plan Meeting on Tuesday with Area Stakeholders
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host another facilitated meeting with Wolf Plan Stakeholders on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to...
New Morrow County Swim Club Holding Registration on Nov. 29
Organizers of the newly forming Morrow County Swim Club will hold a registration, swim placement and parent meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4:30...
Boardman Seeks Nominations for Annual Citizen Awards Banquet
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to nominate deserving members of the community for distinguished citizen awards to be presented at the...
Hermiston High Sophomore Selected to Executive Board of State Council
Inle Gonzalez, a sophomore at Hermiston High School, has been selected to serve one year on the executive board of the Oregon Association of...
Boardman Fire Department Selling Christmas Trees Beginning Sunday
The Boardman Fire Department will hold a Christmas tree sale beginning this Sunday, Nov. 25. The hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday...
Midway Bar & Grill in Hermiston Holding Hiring Event on Wednesday
Midway Bar & Grill in Hermiston will hold a hiring event tomorrow, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Interviews...
Search and Rescue Team Locates Pair of Lost Grouse Hunters
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a report of two lost grouse hunters south of Pilot Rock. The two, a 67-year-old Hermiston resident and...
Good Shepherd Women’s Center Welcomes Second Midwife
From the moment you meet midwife Catherine O’Brien, DNP, CNM, you’ll notice her enthusiasm for patient care.
Having been a nurse for over 30 years...
Hermiston High School to Be Site of Knowledge Bowl Competition
Hermiston High School will serve as host of an upcoming Knowledge Bowl competition.
The event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 4-7:30 p.m.
Umatilla, Hermiston, Stanfield...
Wyden Says Radioactive Waste Changes Need More Public Input
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today asked the federal Department of Energy (DOE) to extend the public comment period about its proposed new definition of...
BMCC Athletes Earn Honors
Two men’s soccer, two women’s soccer and two volleyball players from Blue Mountain Community College have been named Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Fall Academic...
