Hermiston Still Leading Rivals in Playground Contest
The city of Hermiston has widened its lead over Portland in the contest to win $20,000 worth of playground equipment for Sunset Park.
As of...
District to Hold Forums on School Bond Measure
The Hermiston School District will hold a community forum to talk about student growth challenges and the upcoming proposed school bond.
Three sessions are scheduled...
IMESD's Lon Thornburg Receives Award
Lon Thornburg, transition network facilitator at the InterMountain Education Service District, has been selected to receive the 2017 Innovative Agency Provider Award.
Thornburg received the...
Feves Gallery to Host Idaho Artist
The public is invited to visit the Betty Feves Memorial Art Gallery now through March 16 to view the artistic...
ODOT Holding Public Meetings in E. Oregon
The North East and South East Area Commissions on Transportation (NEACT and SEACT), along with the Oregon Department of Transportation will host public meetings...
Ag and Energy Job Fair Set for SAGE Center on March 1
The fourth annual SAGE Center Agriculture and Energy Job Fair is set for March 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SAGE...
Irrigon Man Injured in Interstate 82 Accident
An Irrigon driver was injured early Tuesday when he rear-ended a semi-truck on Interstate 82 near the Umatilla Bridge.
John M. Thorp, 59, of Irrigon,...
Oregon Gas Prices Up From Week Ago
Retail pump prices are fairly flat for now but refinery maintenance season will soon put upward pressure on prices.
For the week, the national average...
Irrigon Proud Anniversary Parade Set for Feb. 25
Irrigon will celebrate its 60th anniversary as an incorporated city with an “Irrigon Proud” parade on Saturday, Feb. 25.
The activities get under way at...
Corps Conducts Final Transfer of Kennewick Man
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division (Corps) transferred the human remains known as the Kennewick Man, or the Ancient One.
The remains were...
OSP to Offer Discount Car Care Vouchers
In an effort to improve public safety and assist the communities it serves, the Oregon State Police (OSP) has announced a partnership with Advance...
Hermiston Leading Rivals for Playground Equipment
With less than a month to go in a contest that will determine which of three cities will win $20,000 worth of new playground...
BMCC Receives $50,000 in Grants
The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) Outreach Office was recently awarded two GEAR UP grants totaling $50,000 to support college readiness programs for potential...
BMCC, Partners Team Up for FARM Project
Blue Mountain Community College, the Pendleton Round-Up Association and the city of Pendleton have announced they will collaborate on a project that’s expected to...
BMCC Announces New Baseball Recruits
Blue Mountain Community College has received commitments from eight new student-athletes for the 2018 Timberwolf...
Economic Analysis Completed for Proposed Bond
Hermiston School District commissioned Elesco Limited of Bend to provide an economic impact analysis of the district’s proposed $104 million construction bond. The 10-year...
Boardman Cancels Special City Council Meeting
The Boardman City Council has canceled the special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Topics scheduled for that meeting will be discussed during the city’s...
ODOT Holding Public Meetings in E. Oregon
The North East and South East Area Commissions on Transportation (NEACT and SEACT), along with the Oregon Department of Transportation will host public meetings...
Hospital Employees Receive National Recognition
Two Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) employees were recognized at the 17th Annual Night of Excellence Summit Awards Celebration at the Healthcare Service...
BMCC Hosting E. Oregon EMS Conference
More than 120 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and volunteers from around the Northwest will descend upon Blue Mountain Community College for four days...
