Echo School District Celebrates New School Addition with Ribbon Cutting
When the Echo School District received a $4 million grant from the Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching Program in January 2016 and then passed...
Narcotics Team Serves Warrant, Arrest Three on Drug-Related Charges
Three people face are in jail facing drug charges following a drug bust on Wednesday in Hermiston.
On Aug. 15 around 10 a.m., members of...
Chamber Travel Club to Share Information About 2019 Trips
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Travel Club will hold a trio of informational meetings at the chamber on Thursday, Aug. 23 for the exciting...
Highway Worker from Kennewick Killed in Accident Near Athena
A highway worker was killed Tuesday evening when she was hit by a vehicle on Highway 11 near Athena.
According to the Oregon State Police,...
BMCC Receives Scholarship Funding for Data Center Tech Program
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) today received funding from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to be used to fund scholarships for 13 students in the...
Boardman Plans Community Night Out on Aug. 29 at Boardman City Park
Boardman area residents are invited to come out and meet their local first responders during Community Night Out on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Boardman...
New Fishing Pond Opens in Central Oregon for Kids, Disabled Anglers
Metolius Pond, a new fishing pond for kids and disabled anglers on the grounds of the old Metolius Hatchery, is now open for fishing.
The...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Letter: County Fair Grand Marshals Thank Community for the Honor
To the editor:
Sherri and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful people of Umatilla County during our time serving as...
Hermiston Altrusa Provides ‘Little Free Library’ Kits to Echo Kiwanis Club
Since 2009 the Little Free Library has been encouraging book access with book exchange stations. Today, readers of all ages leave a book and...
Deadline Looms for Permits for Controlled Sage-Grouse Hunts
August 20 is the deadline to apply for the limited number of permits for controlled sage-grouse hunts in Eastern Oregon. Results will be available Aug. 31...
Hermiston Seeks Public Input on Long-Range Plans for EOTEC
The city of Hermiston is looking for community input in developing a long-range strategic plan for the continued development of the Eastern Oregon Trade...
Hermiston City Council Has Busy Agenda for Monday’s Meeting
The Hermiston City Council on Aug. 13 will look at changes to its noise ordinance, consider allowing accessory dwelling units within the city, as well...
Boardman City Council Gives Initial OK to Port’s Rezone Request
The Boardman City Council held a hearing on August 7, 2018 to take comments regarding a Port of Morrow request for a zone change.
The...
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...
