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...
Strip Clubs, Marijuana on Umatilla Council's Agenda
Will strip clubs and marijuana dispensaries be allowed in downtown Umatilla? The Umatilla City Council will answer that question tonight.
On May 4, the Umatilla...
Walden Praises Bill that Delays Sage Grouse Listing
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would prohibit the Obama Administration from declaring the sage grouse as an endangered species for...
Wyden to Hold Town Hall in Heppner
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold three town halls on May 29-30 in Oregon.
These three town halls in Wheeler, Morrow and Wallowa counties will...
Scholarship Foundation Aimed at Hispanics/Latinos
Since its inception, the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) has focused on improving the quality of life of the community’s Hispanic residents and has...
Chamber Seeks Vendors for 2015 Funfest
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 2015 Funfest in downtown Hermiston.
The event takes place July 11 and applications are available...
EOTEC Authority Board to Hold Meeting Tuesday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19 in the Dennis D. Doherty Conference Room at the...
High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrest of 2 People
An early morning pursuit with Oregon State Police troopers in Umatilla County resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges.
According to OSP...
Man with Alzheimer's Accidentally Shoots Wife
The Wasco County Major Crimes Team is investigating a shooting incident which occurred in The Dalles on Saturday.
The Oregon State Police is leading the...
Hermiston Man Faces Robbery Charge
A Hermiston man has been arrested on a robbery charge and a host of other alleged crimes.
According to Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston, Cody...
1980 HHS Grad Named Distinguished Alumnus
Hermiston School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Maiocco announced Stuart B. Allen, a 1980 Hermiston High School graduate, as the 2015 Hermiston High School Distinguished...
Summer Lockage Schedule to Begin at Regional Dams
Friday, May 15 marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Eastern Oregon Got Soaked with Rain
Nearly two inches of rain fell near Meacham and 1.48 inches in Boardman during a 24-hour period ending at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the...
Fair Board to Discuss Transition Planning
The Umatilla County Fair Board will hold a work session on Monday, May 18 to discuss transition planning with Hermiston School District representatives.
The meeting...
Boardman 'Mayor' Contest Winners Announced
The winners of Boardman’s “If I Were Mayor, I Would” Contests were announced at the recent Boardman City Council meeting.
The winner of the contest,...
Boardman Council to Meet Monthly Beginning June 2
The Boardman City Council has changed its meeting schedule to once a month.
Beginning on June 2, the council will hold its meetings on the...
ODFW Offering Free Kids Fishing Event at McNary
Kids will have a chance to hone their fishing skills at a free youth fishing event at the McNary Channel Ponds near Hermiston on...
Hermiston Father-Son Team Charged with Theft
A father and son from the Hermiston area have been arrested in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of items in...
HAREC's Grass Seed Field Day Set for May 19
The Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center will hold its Grass Seed Field Day on May 19.
The event gets under way at 8:30 a.m....
