Aerial Spraying to Combat West Nile Virus
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Saturday, Aug....
2-Way Tie at Farm-City Saddle Bronc Riding
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo kicked off Wednesday evening in Hermiston with several cowboys posting solid scores in the rough stock events.
In the saddle bronc...
Strong Decade for Oregon Ag Commodities
While Oregon agriculture’s overall growth curve has slowed down in recent years, certain crops and livestock commodities have enjoyed a very healthy increase in...
A Closer Look at Tuesday at the Fair
Tuesday marked the official kick off of the 2016 Umatilla County Fair with carnival rides, livestock judging, entertainment and more.
Moderate temperatures and the occasional...
Wildhorse Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
The Wildhorse Foundation announced grant recipients for the second quarter of 2016. A total of $214,240 was awarded to 31 recipients, bringing the total...
Luisi Appointed to Fill School Board Vacancy
The Hermiston School Board appointed Bonnie Luisi on Monday to serve in Positon #5, due to the resignation of Maria Durón.
Luisi has been a...
Hermiston Council OKs Public Art Master Plan
The Hermiston City Council unanimously voted to approve a Public Art Master Plan for the city during Monday’s meeting.
The proposed plan, available for review...
Bears Could Be a Problem for John Day Residents
With the last year’s wildfires destroying natural food sources for wildlife, John Day residents are being encouraged to take steps to avoid conflicts with...
Hermiston Man Faces Theft, Burglary Charges
A Hermiston man faces several charges including theft and burglary in connection with a case in Adams.
On Thursday, Aug. 4, a resident who lives...
Elevated Lead Levels Found in Hermiston Schools
No Elevated Levels Found in Drinking Sources
A total of 19 sites at Hermiston schools have been found to have elevated levels of lead in...
Pendleton Man Killed in Baker City Crash
A Pendleton man was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Baker City.
On Aug.4, 2016 at about 11:56 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers...
Officials Aim to Close the East-West Divide
Hermiston Officials Deliver Produce to Portland
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann and City of Portland Commissioner Dan Saltzman squared off in a watermelon seed spitting contest...
Energy Department Recommends Wind Farm
The Oregon Department of Energy staff has recommended approval of the Wheatridge Wind Energy Facility to the state energy siting council.
ODOE issued the proposed...
Boardman Native Russell Joins PNGC Power as VP
PNGC Power, a Portland-based Generation and Transmission cooperative, has named Boardman native Scott Russell as vice president of Transmission and Contracts.
In this role, Russell...
Fair Week Kicks Off Saturday with Parade
Umatilla County Fair week gets under way Saturday evening with the fair parade.
The annual parade gets started at 6:30 p.m. and will begin on...
3 Children Struck by Motorist In Hermiston
Three children were seriously injured Wednesday evening when they were struck by a car while they were playing in the yard of a residence...
Area Onion Season Off to Good Start
Onion season in the Columbia Basin appears to be off to a promising start, according to area growers.
The Packer, a produce industry website, talked...
Free Youth Hunt Offered Near Hermiston
Registration is now open for ODFW’s free pheasant hunts for youth (age 17 and under) happening around the state in September.
The events are being...
Boardman to Refinance Water, Sewer Bonds
The Boardman City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night authorizing the refinancing all of the city’s general obligation water and wastewater bonds.
Boardman City Manager...
Boardman to Increase Garbage Rates
The Boardman City Council voted Tuesday night to increase the city’s garbage rate beginning Oct. 1.
The increase is in response to a rate increase...
