Elections, Iran Sanctions Could Push Gasoline Prices Higher Next Week
Pump prices in most states have been ticking lower for the past couple weeks but that may be just a temporary treat for drivers....
Boardman Closing Several Roads Temporarily for Paving Projects
Boardman residents are being advised to expect delays in certain areas of the city while crews continue preparing for several paving projects.
Boardman Public Works...
Agape House to Provide Pointers on Non-Profit Grant-Writing on Nov. 3
The Agape House will hold a grant writing seminar on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The seminar will be held at...
Studded Tire Season Begins Nov. 1
The studded tire season in Oregon begins Thursday, Nov. 1 and runs through March 31, 2019.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to...
Greg Smith to Hold Class on ‘Building Your Business’ at Irrigon Library
The Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center will offer the Building Your Business I class on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Irrigon Library,...
Trick-or-Treaters, Motorists Urged to Use Caution on Halloween Night
It’s that time again: ghouls, ghosts, and zombies will soon be roaming throughout Idaho neighborhoods in search of sweet rewards, and AAA is reminding...
Hermiston School District Offering Immunization Clinic on Nov. 5
The Hermiston School District is partnering with Umatilla County Health put on an immunization clinic for students on Monday, Nov. 5, at Armand Larive...
Eastern Oregon Educator Named 2019 OSSA Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA) has named Amber Doremus as its 2019 Teacher of the Year. Doremus is a sixth- and seventh-grade teacher...
Eastern Oregon Telecom CEO Franell Honored at Recent Conference
CEO of Eastern Oregon Telecom CEO Joseph Franell was awarded the Edwin B. Parker Enduring Achievement Award during the 23rd annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications...
Blue Mountain C.C. Instructor Named GED Educator of the Year
A Blue Mountain Community College GED instructor at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla has been named the 2018 Oregon GED Educator of...
Deadline Looms to Sign Up for Lessons at Boardman Swimming Pool
Registration ends on Oct. 31 for the Boardman Pool & Recreation Center’s group swim lessons for children ages 3-15. The lessons are for Levels...
Tax Statements Cause Confusion About Urban Renewal District
The Hermiston Urban Renewal District is appearing on property tax statements for all properties within the city this year for the first time, which...
Two Inmates Die at Umatilla Prison
The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is reporting the deaths of two inmates at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla.
Dion Chamblin died on Oct....
Nominations open for District’s Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Hermiston School District is seeking nominations for the fifth annual Distinguished Alumnus award. The award is given annually to recognize deserving Hermiston High...
Umatilla County Health Officials Looking Into Whooping Cough Cases
Umatilla County Public Health staff are looking into a number of pertussis reports in Milton-Freewater and are encouraging residents to keep their vaccines current.
A...
Good Shepherd Talks Growth, Impact During Community Meeting
The Good Shepherd Health Care System held its first ever annual community meeting Wednesday night and hospital President and CEO Dennis Burke had a...
City of Hermiston Seeking Operator for Downtown ‘Food Pod’
The city of Hermiston is looking for someone to operate a mobile vending ‘Food Pod’ Pilot Program for 12 to 24 months on city...
Walden’s Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law by Trump
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden’s (R-Hood River) comprehensive legislation to combat the nationwide opioid crisis was signed into law by President Trump today at the...
BMCC to Hold Farewell Celebration for Departing President Cam Preus
Blue Mountain Community College invites the community to a farewell celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 30, for President Cam Preus.
Preus will become the executive director...
Boardman Holding Community Enhancement Meeting on Thursday
Boardman residents are encouraged to bring their ideas for improving their city to a community enhancement meeting tomorrow, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at...
