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...
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...
