I-84 Slowdowns Expected on Wednesday During UEC Operations
Umatilla Electric will be conducting a wire-pulling operation over Highway 730 and Interstate 84 at the intersection of I-84 and Highway 730 (I-84 Exit...
Energy, Conservation Leaders Want Officials to Prioritize River Issues
In a letter to the Governors of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana, energy company and conservation community leaders called on elected officials across the Pacific...
Hermiston Community Center Negotiations Expire Without Offer
The city of Hermiston is no longer considering a request from a private business to purchase the Hermiston Community Center.
During Monday's Hermiston City Council...
Proposed Annexation Hits Snag; Council to Take It Up Next Month
The Hermiston City Council voted to approve up to 100 new homes just south of E. Punkin Center Road Monday night – or so...
Chamber, Latino Business Network Hosting Job Fair on Feb. 26
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Business Network of Hermiston are hosting the Resource, Information and Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 26...
Hermiston City Council Approves Plans for New $9 Million City Hall
Hermiston will be getting a new city hall following a lengthy debate Monday night from those on both sides of the issue.
On one side...
Rocky Heights Staff to Participate in McTeacher’s Night Tonight
The staff of Rocky Heights Elementary School will be behind the counter taking orders at the Hermiston McDonald's tonight from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m....
BMCC Legislative Videoconference Set for Tuesday Has Been Canceled
Blue Mountain Community College's weekly videoconference with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
BMCC hosts the...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Deputy, K-9 Partner Complete 5 Weeks of Training
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy “Skoty” and his human handler, Deputy Cody Marcum graduated from five weeks of training and recently returned home...
Area Churches Looking Into Bringing Palau Festival to Hermiston in 2021
A group of churches and community of faith leaders are exploring the possibility of bringing a Palau Festival outreach effort to the greater Hermiston...
Op-Ed: Wheat Growers Depend on Columbia & Snake River Dams
By the Oregon Wheat Growers League
Oregon’s wheat growers and rural communities, along with other PNW states, collectively depend on the broad range of direct...
Ione Students Donate to Area Districts
The Ione School District is reaching out to a couple of area schools recently affected by catastrophes.
Ione students recently held a fundraiser titled "Help...
Attention Hunters: Spring Bear Draw Results Now Available Online
Spring bear hunt draw results are available now.
Hunters who applied should login to their account at the MyODFW.com licensing page and look under Recreational Portfolio...
Oregon, Washington Set 2020 Columbia Spring Chinook Seasons
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted revised spring Chinook salmon and steelhead seasons for the Columbia River today during a joint state hearing....
GEODC Offering Loans for Homeowners, Small Businesses
The Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has two open loan programs – one for home rehabilitation and one for small business owners.
The Northeast...
County Emergency Crews Begin Winding Down Post-Flood Operations
Emergency operations in the aftermath of the recent flooding in Umatilla County are winding down.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office this morning, the...
Home Buyer Education Class Set for Thursday at SAGE Center
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is hosting a Home Buyer Education Class tomorrow, Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The class...
BMCC Seeks Hermiston Resident for Seat on College’s Budget Committee
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on its Budget Committee with a representative from Hermiston.
Interested residents...
Me & My Prince Ball Partnering With United Way for This Year’s Event
The Me and My Prince Ball Committee has announced its new partnership with United Way of the Blue Mountains as it works quickly to...
Harkenrider Senior Center Offering Exercise Classes Beginning in March
The Harkenrider Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St., has a couple of new exercise classes starting in March.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance will...
