Photo Exhibit to Feature Viewpoint of Grande Ronde Rappellers
The members of the Grande Ronde Rappellers get dropped into some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the northwest and beyond, and...
Medical Mistrust, Misinformation Play into Latino Vaccine Hesitancy
Lack of trusted medical sources, traumatic past experiences with medical care and widespread misinformation have contributed to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Latino communities, a...
Grande Ronde River Opens for Coho Salmon Harvest Starting Today
Starting today, anglers will be able to harvest Coho salmon in the Grande Ronde River for the second consecutive year.
Since Lostine River coho were...
Milton-Freewater Motorist Dies in Collision on Highway 11
A Milton-Freewater man was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11.
Oregon State Police (OSP) and emergency personnel responded around 6:20 a.m....
ODOT: Rolling Slowdowns Set to Begin in Columbia Gorge on Oct. 7
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, travelers on Interstate 84 between Cascade Locks and Memaloose State Park (east of Mosier) should plan for long delays Tuesday...
Chemical Leak Sends 3 to Hospital
A chemical release at Shearer’s Foods in Hermiston on Tuesday sent three people to the hospital.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1) and hazmat responders...
Elk, Deer Hunters in Oregon Will Be Asked to Stop at Check Stations
Successful hunters who drive by one of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's (ODFW) check stations in Prineville or Celilo Park during deer...
Legislature Passes Redistricting Bill; District 57 to Expand in Size
On Monday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed SB 882, which reappropriated Oregon’s legislative districts.
The end result for District 57 is that it gained...
OSP Seeking Information About Injured Elk Hunter Found Saturday
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is seeking help from the public regarding a severely injured hunter who was found Saturday in Sherman County.
On Sept....
UEC Member Takes Advantage of Rebates to Invest in Energy Efficiency
Dan Schoenfelder, a Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) member south of Hermiston, is a prime example of someone who believes in investing in energy efficiency.
Dan took...
Poachers Paying the Price in Oregon
Poachers are paying the price for their crimes. Three recent court cases reflect the harshness with which Oregonians view wildlife crimes. All three cases...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes 3 General Surgeons
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed three general surgeons - Marques Johnson, MD; David Maccabee, MD, FACS; and Ann Rust, MD, FACS...
West Nile Virus Still Persists Among Mosquitoes in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in six additional mosquito pools captured the nights of Sept. 13-14 from various testing sites in the rural...
Donner Joins Umatilla Electric Co-Op as Vice President of Finance & Rates
A longtime banking executive has joined Umatilla Electric (UEC) as vice president of finance and rates, a newly created position at the Hermiston-based cooperative.
John...
Round-Up Contestant Dies in Collision
A Pendleton Round-Up contestant was killed Thursday evening and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police...
Two Serious Horse Viruses Confirmed in Oregon, According to ODA
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) received six confirmed reports of West Nile Virus (WNV) diagnosed in Oregon horses in the past two weeks.
The...
More Mosquito pools, 1 Horse Detected with West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has been detected in 14 additional mosquito pools in Morrow County and a horse in Boardman, according to Oregon State University's...
Hermiston City Council Gets Insight into City’s Retail Prospects
Finding the right real estate for the right retailor is a little like trying to match two people up – sometimes you need a...
E. Oregon Economic Summit Moved to 2022 Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Eastern Oregon Economic Summit has been postponed until June 2022 due to the continued surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19 and to facilitate...
