OSP Identifies Victim in Fatal Accident
A 22-year-old Umapine man was killed early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 332 in Umatilla County.
According to the Oregon State Police,...
Irrigon Library Offers Summer Reading Program
The new Irrigon Public Library is now open and gearing up for the Summer Reading Kickoff program.
Students can register for the program by calling...
HHS to Live Stream Saturday's Graduation
Hermiston High School seniors will graduate Saturday, June 7 and the school district will provide a live stream link for those who want to...
Biologists Confirm Birth of Wolf Pups
A wolf - known as OR7 and originally from Northeast Oregon - and a mate have produced pups in Southwest Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, wildlife...
Driver Dies in Accident Wednesday Morning
The Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal accident in Umatilla County early this morning that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old man.
According...
Visitations to Resume at EOCI After Inmate Fights
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) is slowly returning to normal operations following a pair of lockdowns due to inmate fights. Regular visiting will resume...
Weather Forecast: Some Wind, But Mostly Sunny Skies
June has arrived and the weather forecast calls for sunny skies and warm temperatures for the foreseeable future – but first we have to...
Altrusa Installs New Officers
Altrusa International of Hermiston recently installed its new officers for the 2014-15 year.
Dorothy Smith is the club’s new president; Kathleen Krosting will serve as...
WANTED: Group to Put on Festival of Lights
Summer is approaching and the warm, sunny weather may have people thinking of beaches and barbecues right about now, but there's a local group...
Good Shepherd Offers Babysitting Basics Class
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer a Babysitting Basics 101 class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.
The class, held in...
A Portland Legislator’s Thoughts on Northeast Oregon
Oregon State Sen. Michael Dembrow, who represents Senate District 23, which includes Northeast Portland, Maywood Park and Parkrose, visited Umatilla, Morrow and Union counties...
Two States, One Marathon
Columbia River Power Marathon Attracts Participants from All Over U.S.
Registration is now open for September’s Columbia River Power Marathon.
Last year, 400 people took part...
UEC Plans Surplus Vehicle Auction
Umatilla Electric will be selling fleet vehicles and equipment at a June 12 public auction through J.J. Kane Auctioneers of Portland.
UEC service trucks, flatbed...
Foundation Awards $331,500 in Scholarships
The Red & Gena Leonard Foundation has awarded scholarships to 173 Eastern Oregon students totaling $331,500 for the 2014-15 academic year.
The Red & Gena...
Marijuana Spills onto Highway Following Accident
A California man’s day went from bad to worse on Friday.
First, he was injured in a traffic accident south of Eugene. Next, he was...
UHS Grads Look Forward to Life After High School
On Saturday, 67 Umatilla students turned their tassels and became high school graduates. While it was a day of celebration, the students recognized it...
Hermiston Summer Feeding Program Begins June 16
Hermiston’s Summer Feeding Program gets under way on June 16 at locations throughout the city.
The program, sponsored by the city of Hermiston and the...
Farm Worker, Employer Expo Coming to Hermiston
The Latino Business Network is bringing a Farm Workers & Employers Expo to Hermiston on Thursday, June 26.
The event will be held from 6...
Small Business Advocate Cuts Down on Red Tape
When it comes to helping small businesses navigate the complexities of complying with state government regulations, few people are better equipped to do so...
Latino Business Network to Meet June 11
The Latino Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395.
Janet Jones will...
