Free Community Shred Event Scheduled for Thursday in Hermiston
Old West Federal Credit Union is offering a free community shred event on Thursday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Here are some suggestions...
Fireworks to Blame for Fire that Destroys Hermiston Duplex
A brush fire believed to be started by fireworks spread to a nearby duplex Monday afternoon in Hermiston destroying the structure, but no one...
Eastern Oregon Students Explore Technology at Summer Camp
A group of Eastern Oregon students took part in the STEP Technology Summer Camp at the InterMountain Education Service District office in Pendleton.
About 30 students...
Escapee from Youth Correctional Facility Spotted in Milton-Freewater
One of the teen-age escapees from a La Grande youth correctional facility was spotted recently in Milton-Freewater. Authorities are asking the public to be...
Light Agenda for Tonight’s Hermiston City Council Meeting
The Hermiston City Council will consider a resolution to renew a franchise agreement as well as a contract to purchase new electric meters at...
Boardman Pool & Recreation Center to Open on Saturday
Sitting just north of SAGE Center and the new Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center on Olson Road, the Boardman Pool and Recreation...
Your Roadkill Dinner Will Have to Wait Until Jan. 1, 2019
A new law allowing the salvage of roadkilled deer and elk will not take effect until Jan. 1, 2019 at the latest. Salvaging roadkilled...
Hermiston Fire Tower Groundbreaking Takes Place June 29
Blue Mountain Community College will partner with Umatilla County Fire District #1 to break ground on a new fire training tower to support its...
Publication Puts Spotlight on River Point Farms’ Stefan Matheny
The online publication Onion Business has a great feature on Stefan Matheny, River Point Farm’s director of sales.
The 33-year-old graduated from Heppner High School in...
Weston-McEwen FFA Member Receives American FFA Degree
A graduate of Weston-McEwen High School and member of the high school’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) program will receive her American FFA Degree...
Walden Calls for Better Broadband Connectivity in Rural Oregon
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, called for action to expand broadband internet access in rural Oregon.
During...
Watermelon Festival Organizers Seeking Volunteers, Ideas
The Irrigon Watermelon Festival is set for Saturday, July 29, and organizers are looking for community participation, volunteers and fresh ideas.
The next festival meeting...
OSP Seeks Help in Finding Escapees from La Grande Youth Facility
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public's help in finding two Oregon Youth Authority youths that escaped from the Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility...
Hermiston Woman Killed in I-82 Crash Near Kennewick
An 18-year-old Hermiston woman died Monday when her car rolled down a steep ravine along Interstate 82 south of Kennewick.
The Washington State Patrol said...
Wildhorse to Host Career Fair on June 27 in Pendleton
Wildhorse Resort & Casino will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, June 27 in Cayuse Hall from 2-6 p.m. The event is free and open...
BMCC Signs Agreement with Southern Oregon University
Blue Mountain Community College has signed an articulation agreement with Southern Oregon University in Ashland to allow Early Childhood Education program students to seamlessly...
Pollinator Protection Activities Create a Buzz About Bees in Oregon
National Pollinator Week, June 19-25 this year, celebrates bees and other pollinators while also providing opportunities for all Oregonians to engage in activities centered...
Fishery Managers Close, Open Sturgeon Seasons on Columbia
Columbia River fishery managers today closed one recreational white sturgeon season and scheduled another.
Higher than expected effort and catch prompted fishery managers to close...
ODFW Sets Summer Salmon, Steelhead Seasons
Oregon and Washington fishery managers have announced the 2017 summer and fall salmon and steelhead seasons for the Columbia River.
The summer season is similar...
Chamber Business Luncheon Set for June 27
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, June 27.
Umatilla County Commissioner Bill Elfering and staff will share...
