Irrigon Residents Encouraged to Get Rid of Old Cars – At No Cost
The city of Irrigon has a great suggestion for residents who want to get rid of unwanted vehicles at no cost – and you’ll...
West Nile Virus Detected in County
Umatilla County officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in three mosquito samples trapped in Umatilla County.
The mosquitoes were captured the week...
Walden Helps Secure $1 Million Federal Payment to Umatilla County
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) applauded $36.9 million in funding under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to support essential...
Umatilla’s Bob Lorence Named Administrator of the Year
The Oregon Small Schools Association has announced Bob Lorence as its 2018 Administrator of the Year.
Lorence is the principal of Umatilla High School, a...
Bees are Buzzing Again and Oregon Has Plan to Keep Them Healthy
National Pollinator Week (June 18-24) in Oregon was a huge success in 2018, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, with over 20 events...
Good Shepherd Hospital Offering Trio of Life-Saving Courses in July
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering three lifesaving technique classes in July. All are taught according to American Heart Association guidelines.
The CPR/AED Class...
Boardman Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident on Sunday
A Boardman man died Sunday from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 74.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded around...
ODOT Making Progress on Several Key Area Highway Projects
The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting progress on several key highway improvement projects in Eastern Oregon.
Eastern Oregon travelers are reminded to watch for...
Hermiston Council Clears Way for City to Receive Street Upgrade Funding
The Hermiston City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night approving an intergovernmental agreement with the state transportation department that will ultimately fund up...
Burglary Suspect in Custody
Hermiston Police Department officers arrested a Hermiston man on Thursday who is suspected of burglarizing a downtown business.
Hermiston police received a report on Tuesday...
Report of a Bomb Threat Forces Walmart to Evacuate Store on Friday
The Walmart store in Hermiston was evacuated for short time on Friday after a report of a bomb threat.
The Hermiston Police Department responded just...
2018 Proving to Be Big Year for EOT
Saturday was a big day in what has been a big year for Eastern Oregon Telecom.
To celebrate its new location, EOT held an open...
City of Boardman to Offer Garbage Vouchers During July Clean-Up Event
The city of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of July.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to residents...
Hermiston Council to Discuss $4.5 Million Improvements to N. 1st Place
The Hermiston City Council will discuss Monday night the $4.5 million award from the Oregon Legislature for street upgrades to North First Place.
The funds...
Man Suspected of Dragging HPD Officer Arrested in Clackamas County
The man Hermiston police believe was the suspect who dragged an officer with a stolen vehicle has been arrested in Clackamas County.
Clackamas County Sheriff’s...
City of Hermiston Selling Tickets for Annual Fourth of July Pool Party
Tickets are on sale for Hermiston’s annual Fourth of July Pool Party at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. They’re available only at the pool,...
City Has Openings on 4 Committees
The city of Hermiston has openings on four committees it is looking to fill.
The openings are on the city's Budget Committee, Hispanic Advisory Committee,...
Wyden Calls SCOTUS Ruling on Internet Sales Taxes ‘Catastrophic’
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to collect internet...
Eastern Oregon Telecom to Hold Open House at New Location on June 23
Eastern Oregon Telecom is all settled in their new location, and they’re inviting the entire community to join their celebration at an open house...
Gas Price Increases Hit the Brakes, But Hikes Could Be Down the Road
Gas prices are steady or edging lower in most states but that trend may reverse soon due to spiking demand.
For the week, the national...
