Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers During Round-Up
Beginning today, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will conduct enhanced patrols during the Pendleton Round-Up.
Patrols will continue through Saturday, Sept. 15.
“The Pendleton Round-Up is...
Hiker Rescued After Fall Down Mountain Near Bar M Ranch
A 36-year-old female, who was attending a retreat at the Bar M Ranch in the Blue Mountains on Saturday, was rescued after she fell...
Fishery Managers Closing Columbia River to All Salmon Fishing
With fall Chinook salmon returns to the Columbia River tracking well below preseason predictions, fishery managers announced on Tuesday the Columbia River from the...
Columbia-Snake Winter Navigation Lock Schedule Begins Sept. 15
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 15, recreational boaters can lock past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers almost any...
Health Foundation to Host Fundraiser at Nookies’ for Medical Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will offer Scholarship Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at Nookie’s in Hermiston.
Enjoy an...
Motorists Urged to Use Caution During Cycle Oregon Week
Motorists can expect to see 1,500 bicyclists on Eastern Oregon routes this week as Cycle Oregon continues its week-long event that started Saturday in...
Congressman to Examine Air Quality, Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced a hearing for Thursday, Sept. 13. The hearing will...
Large Crowd Turns Out to Celebrate Harkenrider Center Opening
More than 200 people showed up at Ridgeway Avenue on Saturday to celebrate Hermiston’s new senior center and to honor the public servant for...
Public Invited to Meet the Three Candidates for Umatilla City Manager
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the city of Umatilla and the Umatilla City Council will co-host a public forum to introduce...
Hermiston Aquatic Center to Stay Open for Public Swim Sept. 8, 15
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will be open for public swimming on Saturday, Sept. 8 and again on Saturday, Sept. 15.
The pool will be...
Irrigon Chamber to Meet on Sept. 12
The Irrigon Chamber of Commerce will resume their business luncheons beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon at the Stokes Landing Senior Center. Meals...
Round-Up Again Participating in Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Are you Tough Enough To Wear Pink? The Pendleton Round-Up has been for 13 years now, and will once again participate in the national...
Sept. 22 Fun Run, Banquet Keep Horneck’s Memory Alive
A banquet and fun run are planned Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, to remember Don Horneck and raise money for ag education in his honor.
Sponsored...
$1 Million Bail Set for Hermiston Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A Hermiston man is in jail on several charges including attempted murder for allegedly strangling a woman in front of her 2-year-old child. His...
Hermiston to Dedicate, Open Harkenrider Center on Sept. 8
The city of Hermiston will hold a dedication event for the Harkenrider Senior Center on Saturday, Sept. 8 on Festival Street (Northeast Second Street)...
Survey Shows Public’s Overwhelming Support for More Events at EOTEC
After the city of Hermiston launched an online survey last month to engage the community on the future of the Eastern Oregon Trade and...
Driver Dies After Vehicle Rolls Over into Camas Creek in Umatilla County
A Salem man died in a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on Highway 395 in Umatilla County.
According to the Oregon State Police, a black 2016...
OSP Releases Name of Driver killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Sunday
The driver that died in a multi-vehicle collision near Milton-Freewater on Sunday has been identified as James E. Tincher, 41, of Walla Walla.
According to...
Preus to Leave BMCC in October
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) President Cam Preus has announced she will leave the college in October to become the executive director of the...
Umatilla, Pendleton Prisons to Hold Employee-Recruiting Event on Friday
Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla and Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton will present a one-day recruiting event this Friday, Sept. 7 at...
