Davis, Murdock Hold On To Seats
A pair of incumbents fended off challengers as incumbent Hermiston Councilor Lori Davis and incumbent Umatilla County Commissioner George Murdock won re-election Tuesday night.
Davis...
Pendleton Prison Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Gary Schurgin, died on Sunday.
Schurgin was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton and...
Family Health Associates to Hold Open House Today at New Location
Family Health Associates will hold an open house on today, Nov. 13, to celebrate the opening of their new location in Umatilla. The event...
Children’s Rodeo Receives Donation
The InterMountain Education Service District received a $4,000 donation the Let’er Buck Room to the Children’s Rodeo.
“We greatly appreciate the continued generosity and support...
Boardman Council Meets Tonight
The Boardman City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Boardman City Hall.
The council go over the September and October financial reports as...
45th Annual Hermiston Farm Fair Takes Place Nov. 28-30 at EOTEC
The 45th annual Farm Fair Ag and Trade Show is set for Nov. 28-30 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center in Hermiston.
The...
Chamber to Host Veterans Day Breakfast at Community Center
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a free Veterans Day breakfast and celebration on Friday, Nov. 9 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415...
Hermiston High School Students Win 2018 Congressional App Challenge
Two Hermiston High School students have won the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for District 2.
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that HHS...
Boardman Support Group Offering Free Classes on Controlling Diabetes
The Columbia River Community Health Services diabetes education and support group is offering six weeks of free classes to those wanting to learn how...
W. Highland Avenue Bicycle, Pedestrian Trail Nearing Completion
The W. Highland Avenue trail linking S.W. 11th Street and Riverfront Park is nearing completion.
The multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path along the south side...
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...
