Gas Prices Slide During Peak Driving Season
Consumers continue to enjoy the lowest gas prices for this time of year in more than a decade.
For the week, the national average for...
OP-ED: A Better Way Forward for Oregon, U.S.A.
As I listen to people during meetings throughout our state (I recently held my 51st town hall since the beginning of last year), Oregonians...
Expect Traffic Impacts During Work on Hwy. 11
Oregon department of Transportation maintenance crews will be performing shoulder work along Highway 11 (Oregon-Washington Highway) during the month of August at various locations...
Stanfield Man Dies in House Fire
A 59-year-old man died in what appears to be an accidental house fire in Stanfield Monday morning.
Stanfield fire and police officials responded to a...
Let'er Buck Run Winners Announced
The annual Let'er Buck Run was held July 16 with dozens of participants taking part. Hosted by the Pendleton Round-Up's Tough Enough To Wear...
Good Shepherd to Break Ground on North Wing
Good Shepherd Medical Center will hold a public ground-breaking ceremony for its Medical Plaza North Wing and Campus Renewal Project on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
The...
Hermiston Awards Grant for RoeMark's Building
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to award a $10,000 façade grant for the old RoeMark’s building on Main Street.
The building is owned...
Boardman to Collect Household Hazardous Waste
The city of Boardman is encouraging residents to safely dispose of any household hazardous waste during a free event in September.
From 8 to 11...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Committee Seats
The city of Hermiston is seeking to fill several committee positions including one on the Festival Street Design Committee and an opening on the...
Columbia River Fall Salmon Seasons Kick Off Today
The popular Buoy 10 salmon fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River opens to Coho and Chinook fishing today, with another strong return...
Boardman Produce Stand Re-Opens
The Boardman Produce Stand has re-opened under new management.
Bob Walchli Farms is renting the stand to offer local produce for sale. The stand offers...
Man Killed in Farm Accident Near Helix
A 27-year-old man was killed Saturday morning in a farm-related accident in the Helix area.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Guy Simmer from...
Work Zone Memorial to Honor Road Workers
ODOT Worker Killed in Echo Among Those Honored
The National Work Zone Memorial wall will be on display at the Union County Fair this year...
Gas Prices Fall in 47 of 50 States
Pump prices continue to move lower, with prices dropping in 47 states over the past week and 48 states during the previous month. For...
Hermiston to Serve Up Speciality Crops
Event Set for Aug. 18 at HAREC
The Hermiston Agricultural Research Center will be serving up specialty crops during a special dinner sponsored by the...
Good Shepherd Med Students Have Local Connections
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) welcomed two third-year medical students from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima Wash.
Both students, Megan...
Delays Expected During Chip Seal Work
Beginning Aug. 8 the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be chip sealing the Ukiah-Hilgard Highway 395 at mile post zero and the junction...
Mega-Dairy Planned for Morrow County
The Oregon Department of Agriculture will take public comments on a proposed water pollution permit for a mega-dairy planned near Threemile Canyon Farms.
Those wishing...
Boardman to Collect Household Hazardous Waste
The city of Boardman will sponsor a free Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up event on Friday, Sept. 2.
The event will riun from 8 to 11...
Chamber Business Luncheon Set for Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon today, July 26 at McKenzie Park.
Guest speakers include the Umatilla Co Fair...
