Eastern Oregon Man Faces Multiple Poaching Charges
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division arrested Larry Harshfield, 69, of Wallowa, after serving a search warrant and concluding an extensive investigation...
UEC’s Annual Meeting Set for Saturday
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s 80th Annual Meeting & Membership Dinner will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The event is free...
Meet Oregon Author, Columnist & Teacher Bob Welch
Bob Welch of Eugene is a speaker, author, award-winning columnist and teacher and will be the speaker Saturday at Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Annual Meeting.
As...
1 Arrested, 3 Injured in Hermiston Crash
A Richland man is in the Umatilla County Jail on DUII and other charges following a motor vehicle accident Friday night in Hermiston in...
BMCC Rodeo Team To Host Finals in Hermiston
The Blue Mountain Community College rodeo team is hosting their home rodeo as well as the Northwest Intercollegiate Regional Finals present by Wyatt Enterprises...
Guest Editorial: Positive Growth Occurs When We Are Open to Change
By Dr. Dave Drotzmann
Change presents itself again as a pathway towards a community vision, revitalizing downtown and becoming more efficient at managing the Hermiston...
Dispute Leads to Shooting at Stanfield Party
Police are investigating an incident in which two people were shot during a party in Stanfield early Saturday morning.
According to the Stanfield Police Department,...
Petroleum Shop Explodes in La Grande
Law enforcement are investigating the cause of an Thursday morning explosion at a petroleum shop in La Grande.
Just before 11:30 a.m., multiple agencies responded...
Handle Eggs Safely This Easter Season
Eggs are a potentially hazardous food, but there is no reason consumers can’t enjoy them safely this Easter holiday season. Like other perishable food...
Groundbreaking Set for New Senior Center
The city of Hermiston has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Harkenrider Center, which will be the new home of the Hermiston senior center.
The...
Spring Chinook Season Reopens on Lower Columbia
Recreational anglers will get an additional nine days of spring Chinook fishing on the lower Columbia River under rules adopted on Wednesday by fishery...
Good Shepherd Announces 24/7 Virtual Clinic
Today, Good Shepherd Health Care System, which serves Umatilla and Morrow counties, announced it has opened Good Shepherd Virtual Care Clinic, a new virtual...
Injured Bald Eagle Found Near Hood River
An injured bald eagle is in a Eastern Oregon rehab clinic after it was found injured on Tuesday by a Hood River resident.
The Oregon...
Vendor Accused of Misleading Hermiston Businesses
A formal complaint against a Midwest vendor has been filed with the Oregon Department of Justice alleging the company is misrepresenting itself as being...
Deadline Looms for Professional Assistant Nominees
Comedian Susan Rice will be the entertainer at this year’s Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon hosted by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce.
The event will take...
Grant Aims to Improve Oral Health of E. Oregon Kids
The Intermountain Education Service District recently received a $70,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to continue to improve the oral health of children...
UEC to Send Out Refunds During April
Umatilla Electric Cooperative members who received power in 2015 will receive a Capital Credits refund in April.
At this time, UEC’s Board of Directors has...
Gas Prices Reach Highest Point of the Year
The national and Oregon averages for a gallon of gasoline are both at their highest prices of the year so far and will keep...
Chamber to Host Meeting on Italian Trip Offer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is looking for travelers who want to get a taste of Italy.
The chamber is now booking a nine-day adventure...
HHS Still Hoping to Play Washington State Teams
The clock is ticking on a decision that would allow Hermiston High School to join the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and compete against...
