Contractor approved for safety upgrades, replacement of Irrigon Jr/Sr High School
MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-A contractor for safety upgrades and the replacement of Irrigon Jr/Sr High School has been approved.
The Morrow County School District (MCSD) Board...
Applications for Amazon’s Eastern Oregon Community Fund Now Open
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Applications for Amazon’s sixth Eastern Oregon Community Fund are now open, with $175,000 in grants available for community-driven projects in Morrow and...
Suspect in shooting death of Hermiston teen arrested
HERMISTON, Ore.-A teenager from Hermiston has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Cristian Lucas Juan De Dios on January 9.
Hermiston Police responded...
Hermiston Adjusts Water and Sewer Rates
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2401, which adjusts water and sewer rates, as well as how industrial sewer customers are billed,...
Hermiston Girls Bowling Falls to Kennewick
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Girls Bowling team took on Kennewick on January 8.
The Bulldogs handed Kennewick their only loss of the year earlier this season,...
Boardman Chamber CEO Earns Institute for Organization Management Graduate Recognition
BOARDMAN, Ore.-Boardman Chamber of Commerce CEO Torrie Ann Philippi-Griggs recently earned Institute for Organization Management (IOM) Graduate Recognition.
The professional development program of the U.S....
Good Shepherd to host free Podiatry Seminar January 14
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd will host a free Podiatry Seminar on January 14 in Hermiston.
Podiatry: Foot and Ankle Care presented by Podiatrist Kyle Duncan, DPM,...
Housing, Construction Permits Spur Hermiston’s 2025 Economic Growth
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston experienced continued economic growth and development in 2025, fueled by sustained investments in housing, commercial development and infrastructure.
“Hermiston’s housing...
Photo Gallery: Hermiston Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Kennewick
HERMISTON, Ore.-It was a tough night for the hometown Bulldogs, as both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams dropped Mid-Columbia Conference games to...
Umatilla SD, Energy Trust of Oregon Team Up for Energy Efficiency
UMATILLA, Ore.-Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit serving customers and communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington with clean energy solutions and savings.
The...
Community Vigil Planned in Echo for Victims of Helicopter Crash
ECHO, Ore.-A vigil for the four people from Eastern Oregon killed in a helicopter crash on January 2 is planned for Friday, January 9,...
Corporate Payments to Reduce School Bond Tax Rates in Morrow County
MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-Corporate payments from Amazon and Lamb Weston are expected to reduce school bond tax rates for Morrow County residents.
The Morrow County School...
Photo Gallery: Irrigon Girls Basketball
IRRIGON, Ore.-The Irrigon High School Girls Basketball team beat Griswold 47-28 in a non-league matchup on January 3.
The Knights are off to a 6-3...
Irrigon Knights Basketball on Quest for Consistency after 5-4 Start
IRRIGON, Ore.-The Irrigon Boys Basketball team is off to a 5-4 start this season after a 68-46 win over Griswold on January 3.
Irrigon Head...
Flu Cases Rise Nationwide, Rates in Oregon “low”
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Flu cases are on the rise nationwide, with flu activity “high” to “very high” in 32 states, according to the Centers for...
Priority Scheduling for Drive Tests Now Available in Rural Oregon Counties
SALEM, Ore.-Priority scheduling for drive tests is now available in rural counties across Oregon, including Baker, Morrow, Umatilla and Wallowa Counties.
“Giving local preference will...
Hermiston Girls Wrestling off to Dominant Start
HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School’s Girls Wrestling team currently sits atop the Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) standings with a 3-1 record and look poised for a...
New Year Brings Hundreds of New Laws in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Oregon on January 1, after a record-setting year of legislation in Salem.
During the 160-day 2025...
Oregon Secretary of State Visits all 36 County Clerks
SALEM, Ore.-Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read has fulfilled a promise to personally visit all 36 County Clerk’s across the state in their home...
Photo Gallery: Hermiston Basketball Sweeps Walla Walla
HERMISTON, Ore-The Hermiston Boys and Girls Basketball Teams both defeated Walla Walla in Mid-Columbia Conference play on December 20.
The Hermiston Girls ran away with...
