Bill Expands Veterans' Health Care Access
A bill co-sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., that would expand access to health care for veterans who live far away from Veterans Administration...
City Has Opening on Parks and Rec Committee
The city of Hermiston is looking to fill a vacancy on its Parks and Recreation Committee.
Applications should be submitted to Hermiston City Hall, 180...
City Seeks Recreation Grant Proposals
The city of Hermiston is accepting project proposals for a Transient Room Tax grant.
Projects must be dedicated for recreation for the 2014-2015 fiscal year....
Chinook Fishing Opens at Beacon Rock, Bonneville
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington opened two recreational Chinook salmon seasons on the Columbia River based on improved returns, and closed retention sturgeon...
Grand Opening for Student-Built Home Set for June 1
The grand opening of Fieldstone #1, the first home of the Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program, is set for Monday, June 1, from 1...
Letter: Permit Flyover at Pendleton Round-Up
Wyden, Merkley, Walden Urge Secretary of Air Force to Reverse Decision
Dear Secretary Deborah James:
We write to urge you to reverse a recent decision and...
Wildhorse Names New Club Wild Manager
Wildhorse Resort & Casino has hired Anita Johnson to fill the role of Club Wild manager.
Johnson brings eight years of casino experience with her...
FAA Decision Good News for UAS Site in Pendleton
Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley praised Thursday’s announcement by federal regulators that cuts red tape for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites...
Woman, Grandson Injured in I-84 Accident
A Portland woman and her 5-year-old grandson were injured Thursday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near La Grande.
According to the Oregon...
Hermiston Man Wins Big Game Tag from ODFW
A Hermiston man was among 12 Oregonians who won a special big game tag during an auction held by the Oregon Department of Fish...
Extra Deputies on Duty for Memorial Day Weekend
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is putting extra deputies on duty during Memorial Day weekend, May 22 – 25, in an effort to increase...
Inmates Help Dogs Find New Homes
Six dogs found new homes and six families found new companions this weekend thanks to a program at Two Rivers Correctional Institution.
The Rehabilitating Offenders...
Umatilla Pushes Zoning Decision to June 16
The Umatilla City Council had too many questions – administrative and philosophical – to approve a new zoning and business plan for the city...
Bill Aims to Clean Up Columbia River Basin
Several members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation introduced the Columbia River Basin Restoration Act on Wednesday.
The act would authorize $50 million over five years for...
Fire Department Seeks College Interns
Hermiston Fire and Emergency Services is seeking students to fill vacancies in its Resident Intern Program.
Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled in a...
Wyden Postpones E. Oregon Town Hall Meetings
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s office announced he will be postponing three town hall meetings in Eastern Oregon this month due to scheduling conflicts.
The town...
Donations Sought for Umatilla Community Center
Plans are under way to convert the old Umatilla Senior Center into a community center and donations are being accepted from the public.
Donations can...
Armand Larive Earns National Recognition
U.S. Education TV selected Armand Larive Middle School as its "Featured School" for the month of May, a recognition prominently posted on the U.S....
BMCC Bond Measure Passes 2nd Time Around
Blue Mountain Community College’s bond measure 30-106 passed in both Umatilla and Morrow counties Tuesday, thrilling the college community and bond supporters who worked...
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...
