Umatilla, 5 Other Counties to Receive Federal Disaster Declaration
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio and Greg Walden today announced that federal officials have determined the spring storms...
Grant Money to Allow IMESD to Make Improvements to Outdoor School
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will make improvements valued at $30,000 at its Outdoor School location, Buck Creek, this summer.
The agency received a...
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man died on Monday in a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up truck in front of the Short Stop convenience store.
According...
Gun Discharges After Suspect Drops It During Chase with Hermiston Police
The Hermiston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who allegedly fled from police on Tuesday while carrying a...
Boardman Chamber of Commerce to Host Luncheon July 17
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Wednesday, July 17 at the Boardman Marina pavilion. The event goes from noon to...
Umatilla County Secures $1.6 Million for Renovations to Jail
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the $1.6 million approved by the Oregon Senate to fund the renovation of the county jail.
Once completed,...
BMCC Offering Manufacturing Camp for Jr. High Students This Month
The Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center in Boardman will host the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs summer manufacturing camp Monday through Friday, July...
Hermiston School Board OKs $82.7 Million Bond Measure for November
The Hermiston Board of Education approved a citizen facilities committee recommendation to put an $82.7 million bond measure before voters this November.
The decision was...
E. Oregon Peer Conference to Focus on Mental Health, Addiction Providers
The peer leadership team of Community Counseling Solutions will host Peer River Rendezvous, an Eastern Oregon Peer Conference, on Monday through Thursday, Aug. 5-8...
HHS, Good Shepherd Offering Sports Physicals for Hermiston Students
In partnership with Good Shepherd Medical Clinic, the Hermiston School District will offer free sports physicals for student athletes in grades 7-12 on Aug....
Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution died on Tuesday, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC).
Inmate Robert Jones, died the afternoon of...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Business Luncheon at Botanical Gardens
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Luncheon on Tuesday, July 23 at Bennett Botanical Gardens, 32632 E. Punkin Center Road.
The luncheon...
Toni Connell Returns to Boardman City Hall as New Utility Clerk
Toni Connell is a familiar face at the city of Boardman and she recently re-joined the city as the new utility clerk Connell after...
Eastern Oregon Economic Summit Coming to Hermiston High on July 26
The first annual Eastern Oregon Economic Summit will be held on Friday, July 26 at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. The summit...
Hermiston Police, 7-Eleven Teaming Up for Annual Operation Chill
In conjunction with 7-Eleven, the Hermiston Police Department will again participate in Operation Chill.
Operation Chill is celebrating its 24th anniversary as a community relations program...
Annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival Seeks Vendors, Parade Participants
The 35th annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival is set for Saturday, July 27, and deadlines are fast approaching for vendor applications and parade entry forms.
The...
Energy Trust of Oregon Board to Host Reception, Meeting in Pendleton
The board of directors of Energy Trust of Oregon will host a public reception and meeting in Pendleton in July and is inviting the public,...
Oregon Legislature Approves $13 Million for BMCC’s FARM II Project
The Oregon Legislature approved $13 million in funding for the FARM II project on Sunday just before the 2019 Legislative Session came to a...
Spudfest Seeking Vendors
Vendors have until Saturday, June 29 to submit booth applications for Hermiston Downtown District’s Spudfest festival, taking place on Saturday, July 13.
The application form...
Umatilla County Fair to Admit Kids 10 and Under Into Fair for Free This...
This just in from the Umatilla County Fair: Children 10 and under will be admitted into the fair for free this year.
Fair officials announced...
