Food Vendors Travel Far and Wide for This Year’s Umatilla County Fair
Stroll around the grounds of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center – home of the 2024 Umatilla County Fair – and you will...
Measles Continue to Spread in State, says Oregon Health Authority
Amid an ongoing measles outbreak in Oregon, state and local health officials are urging everyone to be vaccinated against measles, and especially for children to be...
EOCI Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Louis Taiyon Apo, passed away the evening of Aug. 7.
Apo was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon...
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute to Hold Anniversary Sale Aug. 8-10
Visitors can save up to 40% off items during the Tamástslikt Culture Institute (TCI) Museum Store’s anniversary sale set for Thursday, Aug. 8 to Saturday, Aug....
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 2: Tammy Caron, 61, was cited and released on the 1300 block of...
Hermiston Donut Shop Owners Offer Dough-Lightful Sweet Treats
A new doughnut shop has sprinkled into Hermiston.
Married couple and co-owners, Kevin and Nita Reser, held their grand opening June 2 for the Hermiston...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Hermiston...
Smog, Smoke Advisories Issued for Umatilla County & Others
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Smoke and smog is clogging much of the air in Oregon, state officials said Wednesday.
At mid-day, the Oregon Department of...
Umatilla County Fair Kicks Off Today
The 2024 Umatilla County Fair with its theme, A Blue Ribbon Future, kicks off today with a week full of exhibits, concerts, food, rides...
Rascal Rodeo Aims to Rope in all Abilities at EOTEC on Aug. 10
Adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are invited to ride high in the saddle during the Rascal Rodeo.
Participants can tap into their...
Oregon Health Authority Wants to Expand Health Care Access
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Health Authority wants to expand access to health care, grow the state’s behavioral health system and connect more...
Construction Underway to Advance Hanford Tank Waste Mission
Hanford Site workers are installing equipment to demonstrate how an alternative treatment technology could safely accelerate cleanup of radioactive tank waste.
The Test Bed Initiative...
State Officials Say Oregon Wildfires Could Worsen in Coming Weeks
Wildfire experts across the state expect the already-intense fire season to continue into August and September — and potentially worsen.
Fires across Eastern Oregon are...
Firefighters Near Ukiah Hold Lines Amid Hot, Gusty Weather, Lightning
Fire crews near Ukiah overnight Sunday to Monday, Aug 4 to 5, received a mixed bag of weather.
The Oregon Department of Forestry reported most...
Time is Running Out to Save Money on U.C. Fair Carnival Wristbands
Time is running out to save $10 on unlimited ride wristbands for Davis Shows Northwest.
The carnival is featured on the midway during the Umatilla...
Facebook Video Series Puts Spotlight on Irrigon Restaurant
On the side of Highway 730 running through Irrigon stands the Rustic Truck Bar and Grill, a bar and restaurant that started less than...
Hermiston Police Encouraging Residents to Host NNO Gatherings
Residents in Hermiston are invited to make plans to host National Night Out gatherings on Aug. 6.
The national campaign encourages people to get to...
Umatilla Holding National Night Out Event at Village Square Park
The city of Umatilla is inviting everyone to Village Square Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for National Night Out 2024.
The free event is a...
Morrow County Rural Transportation Project Receives Award
Morrow County was recently recognized for its transportation equity project, which culminated in the fixed route of the Loop buses earlier this year.
According to...
JB Brick Company Celebrating 5 Years of Serving Lego Lovers
Lego lovers everywhere will want to stop by the JB Brick Company in Hermiston today and Saturday as it celebrates its five-year anniversary with...
