Fishing Closures Extended for Columbia River Above The Dalles Dam
Fishing for steelhead will remain closed into next year for the mainstem Columbia from The Dalles Dam upstream to the Oregon-Washington border and in...
Survey: PNW Residents Support Lower Snake River Dams, Hydropower
Amid the regional debate over hydropower, new survey data shows strong majorities of Pacific Northwest residents support hydropower and the carbon-free energy provided by the lower Snake...
Umatilla County Remains Near Bottom of Pack for Vaccination Rates
While 80.3 percent of Oregonians 18 and over have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the story remains very different locally.
Umatilla...
Longtime PCA Development Director Stepping Down After 20 Years
Friends of the Pendleton Center for the Arts are invited to drop in Wednesday, Dec. 29 to say goodbye to long-time PCA Development Director J.D....
Hermiston Crews Out Clearing Snow
The first snow of the season is on the ground and the city of Hermiston has its street crews out clearing the roadways.
On its...
Hermiston Man Faces Murder Charge Following Metro Mart Shooting
A Hermiston man has been charged with first-degree murder following a shooting death at the Metro Mart parking lot in Hermiston early Sunday morning.
Ethan...
Suspect in Hermiston Armed Bank Robbery in County Jail
The suspect in a Hermiston bank robbery Friday afternoon is in custody after leading police on short vehicle pursuit.
Just prior to 3 p.m., Hermiston...
Umatilla Opens First Eco-Friendly Skating Rink in Region
Umatilla has opened the first sustainable skating rink in the region this holiday season.
The Glice Rink offers an ecological, zero-energy alternative to refrigerated ice....
Umatilla Fire District #1 Addresses Silage Fire in Southwest Hermiston
Umatilla County Fire District #1 released a statement on its Facebook page on Wednesday responding to a silage pile fire on the morning of...
HHS Students Win Fourth Congressional App Challenge
Four Hermiston High School students got a message recently from U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz' office
Rami Hozi, Cordell Patrick, Blake Wickers, and Zeferino Araiza, HHS...
Hermiston to Get Small Chunk of National Opioid Settlement
There is good news and bad news for cities and counties grappling with the opioid epidemic. A settlement has been reached in class action...
Hermiston Council OKs Plan to Develop Belt Park Greenway Trail
The Hermiston City Council approved a resolution Monday night to accept a grant that will fund a Belt Park Greenway Trail.
The project will result...
State Legislature Passes Drought Relief Funding for Oregon’s Farmers
The Oregon Legislature on Monday passed SB 892 and SB 5561 to provide a $100 million drought relief package to support farmers and ranchers...
Happy Canyon Board of Directors Announces 2022 Princesses
The Happy Canyon Board of Directors has named Marley Johnson and Samantha Craig-Allen as the 2022 Happy Canyon Princesses.
They will serve as the 2022 ambassadors...
Morrow County Farmer Appointed to Oregon Board of Agriculture
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has appointed Eric Orem owner/operator of a diversified dryland wheat, hay, and cattle farming operation in Heppner, and Miguel Lopez,...
Taking a Look Back 80 Years After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Editor’s note: Eighty years ago today, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, marking the start of the United States’ entry into World War II. Today,...
Rewards Top $36,000 for Information on Catherine Wolf Pack Poisoning
Rewards topped $36,000 for information on poisoning of the Catherine wolf pack earlier this year after Wolves of the Rockies contributed an additional $10,000...
OSP Seeks Public Assistance in the Poisoning of E. Oregon Wolf Pack
The Oregon State Police is seeking public assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the poisoning of the Catherine Wolf Pack in...
Hermiston Chamber Welcomes OMG! Burgers & Brew to Hermiston
Hermiston now knows what it’s been missing out on.
With the recent opening of OMG! Burgers & Brew on Main Street, burger lovers in town...
