Report Shows Oregon Students Falling Behind in Reading and Math
By Alex Baumhardt
Oregon’s fourth- and eighth-graders are falling behind in math and reading, according to the latest results of the National Assessment for Educational...
Council Votes in Favor of Housing, Homeless Shelter & HEROS
The Hermiston City Council had a short, but impactful meeting Monday night with votes that will affect housing availability, the homeless, as well as...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Leman Louis Bledsoe, died Oct. 20.
Bledsoe was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
ODOT: Prepare Now for Winter Driving Conditions in Higher Elevations
Travelers heading to high elevation areas in Eastern Oregon should be ready for winter weather.
The National Weather Service forecasts predict low temperatures and rain will...
Watch for Crews, Changes near I-84 Exit 180 at Westland Road
Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation will be closing off the access to Livestock Road from Westland Road that is closest to the...
Hermiston Turns back Pasco, 44-20, in Battle of the Bulldogs
Hermiston’s Isaac Corey rushed for four touchdowns and threw for two more in the Bulldogs’ 44-20 home victory over Pasco on Friday night.
The Bulldogs...
State Offers Voting Services for Oregonians with Disabilities
People with disabilities have the right to vote in Oregon. And thanks to vote-by-mail, many Oregonians have an accessible way to cast their ballot....
Boardman Council to Hold Special Meeting, Executive Session Oct. 25
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting and executive session on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
According to a press release, the meeting will be...
Parks & Rec Selling Take-Home Halloween Activity Bags
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is once again selling take-home Halloween activity bags for kids of all ages.
The reusable bags are $10 (each...
Oregon and Other West Coast States See Big Drops at the Gas Pumps
Oregon and other West Coast states are seeing some of the biggest weekly decreases in the nation.
Gasoline supplies in the area are returning to...
Umatilla Parks & Rec Gearing Up for Trick-or-Treat on Main Activities
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department staff are busy putting the finishing touches on this year’s Trick-or-Treat on Main activities.
Some of the events, including...
As Many as 60 Vehicles Crash on Interstate 5 On Wednesday
Interstate 5 was closed down most of Wednesday following a pileup involving more than 60 vehicles.
Around 8 a.m., Oregon State Police troopers responded to...
American Mile to Perform Live at Wildhorse Sports Bar This Weekend
American Mile will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of genres and...
City of Umatilla Hosting Movie Night at Marina Park on Friday
The city of Umatilla will be hosting Movie Night in the Park this Friday, Oct. 21 in Umatilla Marina Park, with Hocus Pocus showing.
The...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Hosting ‘Haunted Hustle 5K’ Event
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Haunted Hustle 5K event on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Oxbow Trail in Hermiston.
The family-friendly event...
Student Debt Relief Application is Live: Here’s What You Need to Know
By Ariana Figueroa
President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application.
Biden said the...
Day of the Dead to be Theme of PCA’s Bi-Annual Gala Auction on Nov....
The Pendleton Center for the Arts is bringing its bi-annual Gala Auction back to an in-person format on Saturday, Nov. 5, taking inspiration from...
OSP Seeks Help Identifying Those Responsible for Killing Collared Wolf
The Oregon State Police is asking for the public's help regarding the killing of a wolf near Durkee.
On Oct. 3, OSP Fish and Wildlife...
Umatilla to Host Candidates’ Forum
The city of Umatilla will hold a Candidates' Forum this evening, Oct. 19, to introduce the candidates running for mayoral and city council positions...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Treats on Main & Beyond
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Treats on Main & Beyond free Halloween event on Monday, Oct. 31.
Businesses that are...
