Echo PTO Helps Students Find Perfect Gift for Family Members
Finding the perfect Christmas gift is often a struggle — especially for children who want to surprise their parents.
The Echo Parent Teacher Organization helped...
Hermiston Police Chief Sheds Light on Arrest of 2 High School Students
The Hermiston Police Department responded online Thursday to social media posts centering around two teenagers who were arrested last week at Hermiston High School.
“As...
Fire District Crews Dispatched to Pair of Vehicle Accidents on Thursday
No injuries were reported in a pair of accidents that occurred Thursday morning in Hermiston.
At 10:49 a.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched...
Eastern Oregon’s Floyd Lewis is a Cowboy’s Cowboy
Eastern Oregon has a retired rancher who will not be kept far from a saddle.
Floyd Lewis was born into the ranching.
“My dad was in...
Scott & Kelly Zielke Named 2023 Christmas Spirit Award Winners
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has honored Scott and Kelly Zielke as recipients of the 28th Annual Christmas Spirit Award.
The award is given...
Done! Hermiston Passes Mobile Vending Ordinance
When it comes to the saga of Hermiston’s efforts to regulate mobile food vending, the Grateful Dead may have said it best: What a...
I-84 Lanes Now Open
Interstate 84 westbound lanes are now open in eastern Oregon.
The eastbound lanes were open around 12:30 p.m. Both OR 204 and OR 245 are...
Hermiston Unveils City's Brand Identity
Hermiston has been growing steadily for the past 10-15 years, fueled in large part by its agricultural industry.
With an eye on future growth, the...
UEC Taking Steps to Secure Electric Grid in Light of National Incidents
News of vandalism, tampering and destruction of substations, powerlines and other electric structures in the United States have made headlines in recent weeks.
Umatilla Electric...
New Study Provides Insights on Driver Behaviors During Pandemic
A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds drivers admit to dangerous behaviors behind the wheel such as speeding and texting...
ODA Now Accepting Proposals for Priority Noxious Weed Grants
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting proposals for the 2022 Priority Noxious Weed Grant.
Priorities for grants include:
Aquatic or Riparian Weed...
Wildhorse Resort & Casino Robbery Suspect Faces Federal Charges
A Umatilla County man attempting an armed robbery at Wildhorse Resort & Casino opened fire last week outside the casino.
The U.S. Department of Justice...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Oncoming Motorist on Interstate 84
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 84 Sunday afternoon.
Around 4:37 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian...
Photo Gallery: Opening Day at the Umatilla County Fair
The Umatilla County Fair returned on Wednesday, along with triple-digit temperatures. Fairgoers found relief with cold drinks, mist machines and industrial-sized fans. Here's a...
Hermiston Celebrates Groundbreaking of Moorehouse Apartments
Hermiston city leaders joined representatives from Chrisman Development, Inc., Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), and other local and state partners to break ground...
Good Shepherd Sleep Solutions Receives Program Accreditation
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced that its Good Shepherd Sleep Solutions in Hermiston has received program accreditation from the American Academy of...
At 80, Pilot Rock Man Ready to Celebrate New Lease on Life
Rod Anderson turns 80 on Saturday and he’s inviting several dozen friends and family to help celebrate.
The purpose of the celebration isn’t his 80th...
Weston-McEwen High School Honors New Hall of Fame Inductees
Weston-McEwen High School and Athena-Weston School District have announced the induction of five individuals and two teams into the Weston-McEwen High School Hall of Fame.
The TigerScot Hall...
Parents to Be Cited Following ‘Brutal’ Assault by Five Juveniles
Five parents will be cited on a charge of failing to supervise a minor following what the Hermiston Police chief is calling a “brutal”...
End of an Era: Pronghorn Relocated from Depot
Nearly 40 pronghorn antelope were captured and relocated from the Umatilla Chemical Depot (UMCD) to Malheur County on Tuesday.
Pronghorn were long-time residents of the...
