Fairgoers Try to Beat the Heat
From carnival rides, exhibit viewing and headline concerts, there’s proving to be lots to do at the Umatilla County Fair and Mother Nature has...
Umatilla County Fair Promises Something for Everybody
Day 1 of the 2018 Umatilla County Fair got off to a smooth start on Tuesday with the crowds enjoying the entertainment, rides, food...
Hermiston Bus Service Offering Free Rides to Fair on Friday, Saturday
Hermiston’s bus service will offer free rides to the Umatilla County Fair on Friday and Saturday.
From 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., the bus service,...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Medicare Education Class Aug. 9
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host a free class on understanding Medicare this Thursday, Aug. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The class, Medicare...
Boardman City Council to Hear Port’s Zone Change Request on Tuesday
The Boardman City Council will hold a hearing on Tuesday on a zone change request by the Port of Morrow.
The council also discuss an...
Hermiston’s U.S. Cellular to Thank Customers Aug. 9-12
U.S. Cellular associates in Hermiston are hosting a Customer Appreciation Celebration from Aug. 9 through Aug. 12.
Everyone who visits the store at 650 N...
Fish & Wildlife to Launch New Electronic Licensing System for 2019
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will launch a new electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1, 2018 with the sale of 2019...
Mirasol Family Health Center to Host Annual Health Fair on Aug. 25
Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston will host their third annual health fair on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free...
Statewide Gasoline Prices on the Decline, National Average on the Rise
Retail gas prices are trending higher in most states this week due to stronger demand and declining supplies.
On the West Coast, however, prices are...
Take a Friend Hunting – Win a prize
Take a friend new to the sport out hunting this year — you might win a prize!
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)...
Congressman Walden Calls for Forest Management Reforms in Farm Bill
Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) on Tuesday spoke in southern Oregon - where communities have faced unhealthy air quality from surrounding wildfires - to call for...
Education Service District to Offer Grant Writing Workshop on Aug. 3
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is offering a grant writing workshop on Friday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pendleton.
The...
Columbia River Fall Salmon Seasons Kick Off Aug. 1 With Mixed Forecasts
Fall salmon seasons on the Columbia River open on Wednesday, Aug. 1 with modest forecasts and a few new regulations, according to the Oregon...
Sheriff’s Office Releases Results of Enhanced Patrol Efforts in July
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office conducted three enhanced patrol events during the month of July.
The events were the Fourth of July holiday, Pendleton Whisky...
City of Hermiston Seeks Items to Place in 50-Year Time Capsule
The city of Hermiston is seeking items from the public to include in a time capsule scheduled to be opened on Sept. 8, 2068.
The...
Port to Host Meeting with Executive Director Candidates on Aug. 6
The Port of Morrow will host a community Meet & Greet at the Port of Morrow with the four finalists for the Port's executive...
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect in Attempted Robbery in Hermiston
Law enforcement is looking for a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted robbery of a gas station in Hermiston early Sunday morning.
According to...
Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Columbia Basin
If you have air conditioning, turn it on. If you have something cool to drink, hydrate. If you don’t have to go outside in...
Altrusa Welcomes 4 New Members
Altrusa International of Hermiston has added four new members in the club.
The new members are Holly Woods, Marcy Rosenberg, Cynthia Traner and Linda Monroe....
Hermiston Police Add Three Reserve Police Officers to Its Program
The Hermiston Police Department recently welcomed three new members to its reserve officer corps with the addition of Bryce Kennedy, Shawnee Rodriguez and Sterling...
