Walden Announces Art Contest for Students
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that the 2016 Congressional Art Competition is now open to high school students throughout Oregon’s Second...
EOTEC Authority Board to Hold Meeting Friday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Dennis D. Doherty Conference Room at the...
Hermiston Man Uninjured in Double-Fatal Accident
A Hermiston truck driver involved in a double fatal traffic accident escaped without injury Wednesday afternoon.
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation...
New Member Joins Hermiston School Board
The Hermiston School District has welcomed Mark Gomolski to position #3 of the Hermiston School Board.
Gomolski was elected May 16 as a write in candidate...
Local Agencies Receiving State Grant Money to Fight Wildfires
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
As Oregon approaches this year’s wildfire season, state officials are distributing $6 million in grants to help local fire agencies...
Boardman City Council Approves Liquor License for Ordnance Cider
The Boardman City Council approved a new liquor license for Ordnance Cider, LLC. Owner Craig Coleman currently holds a liquor license in Boardman for...
A Look Ahead to November Elections
Two well-known Umatilla residents will face off in November for the Umatilla mayor’s seat.
Current City Councilman Lyle Smith and former mayor Dave Trott have...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Doctor of Nursing Practice JoDee Williams
From a young age, Doctor of Nursing Practice JoDee Williams remembers wanting to be a nurse.
“My mom is a nurse,” she mused, “and as...
Stanfield Offers Cover Oregon Assistance
A Cover Oregon Application Fair is taking place every Friday in March at the Stanfield Public Library.
Attendees can learn more about Cover Oregon and...
United Way Accepting Funding Applications
United Way applications are available for the July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016 funding cycle.
Eligible nonprofit organizations in Umatilla and Morrow counties are...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is holding weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610 NW 11th St., in Hermiston.
The vaccine clinic schedule may...
Hermiston High School to Be Site of Knowledge Bowl Competition
Hermiston High School will serve as host of an upcoming Knowledge Bowl competition.
The event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 4-7:30 p.m.
Umatilla, Hermiston, Stanfield...
Hermiston Seeks Applicants for Various Committee Positions
If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved in local government, the city of Hermiston has several openings on various committees.
The city...
Aug. 31: Umatilla County Reports 39th Death, 57 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 39th death from coronavirus today and 57 newly-confirmed cases of the virus.
Umatilla County’s 39th COVID-19 death is a...
Precision Ag is the Future of Farming
When it comes to efficient, high-production farming, success is in the details.
And when it comes to details, nothing tops unmanned aerial vehicles for giving...
Hermiston Voters Approve Charter Update
Voters Reject Making Muni Judge an Appointed Position
Hermiston voters approved an update to the city charter on Tuesday, but rejected a measure that would...
Online Registration Now Open for Umatilla County Fair Exhibitors
Registration for exhibitors at the 2020 Umatilla County Fair is now available online – and only for Open Class youth static entries (non-livestock) and...
Want to Be A Pendleton Round-Up Expert? Take the University Classes
In 2011, Pendleton Round-Up publicity director Randy Thomas decided that every local person, business, community volunteer, fan and novice should be able to have...
States Close Columbia Steelhead Fishing Today Due to Poor Returns
Steelhead retention in the Columbia River and lower John Day River will close effective today through the end of the year due to poor...
Irrigon Man, Accused in Standoff, Faces New Charges
Duane Leo Ehmer of Irrigon has been named on misdemeanor charges filed Dec. 19 by federal prosecutors.
Ehmer is among a second round of defendants...
