Hermiston Public Library to Sell Surplus Items on Sept. 20

The Hermiston Public Library will hold a surplus sale on Friday, Sept. 20. The event, which goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Sept. 6: Hermelindo Perez Santos, 27, was arrested on the 1800 block of N....

UPD Investigating Threat of Violence at Clara Brownell Middle School

The Umatilla Police Department is continuing the investigation into the threat of violence at Clara Brownell Middle School on Friday, Sept. 6. The Umatilla School...
Basketball

Wyden Welcomes News that Portland Secures Expansion WNBA Franchise

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed the announcement that Portland has secured an expansion franchise in the WNBA with the following statement: “Today puts basketball fans in...

Local Candidates to Take Part in Forum Thursday at City Hall

Candidates for local offices will take part in a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Hermiston City Hall. The forum is at 6 p.m....

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes for Third Time in 2024

Mosquitoes in Morrow County continue to test positive for West Nile virus. The mosquitoes were trapped Sept. 10 approximately three miles west of the town...

Arts Commission to Present Impact of Arts & Culture in Pendleton

The Pendleton Arts Commission and Americans for the Arts will discuss the impact of arts and culture spending in Pendleton through a special presentation...

Good Shepherd to Host Family Health & Fitness Day on Sept. 21

Good Shepherd Health Care System’s annual Family Health & Fitness Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hermiston High School. The day starts with...

Lexington’s Broken Spoke to Host September Harvest Fest

 A family-friendly event featuring a bounce house, dunk tank, kid games, music, raffles and vendors is planned in Lexington. The September Harvest Fest is Sept....

Good Shepherd Offering CPR/AED, First Aid Classes on Oct. 4

Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Oct. 4. Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...

Feds Sending Oregon Almost $43 Million for Flood Damage

By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon will receive nearly $43 million from the federal government to repair roads damaged by recent natural disasters, the state’s...
Meeting

Columbia Development Authority Board Cancels Sept. 17 Meeting

The Columbia Development Authority Board has canceled its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17. The meeting was to take place at 9:30 a.m. at the...

Commission sets 2025 Big Game Hunting Regulations

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted 2025 Big Game Hunting Regulations on Friday at its meeting in The Dalles. The commission first heard staff...

Umatilla County Establishes Human Trafficking Task Force

Community members in Pendleton and Mission have formed a task force to combat human trafficking in Umatilla County. The task force is one of 14...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Aug. 26: Pedro A. Martin Sebastian, 22, was arrested on the 1400 block of...
Blood Draw

American Cross Blood Drives Occurring Throughout the Region

American Red Cross blood drives are planned throughout the region. To ensure the safety of patients and donors, eligibility requirements include that the person must...

Funshine Open Golf Fundraiser Tees Off in Boardman Sept. 21

The Funshine Open golf tournament will raise money for the Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman. In its seventh year, the event is Sept...

ODFW Offering Free Youth Pheasant Hunts Statewide in September

Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the...
Music

40 Hour Week to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar

40 Hour Week will perform this weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar. The E. Oregon country cover band will take the stage at 8 p.m. on...
Blue Mountain Community College

Blue Mountain Community College Board Approves New Faculty Contract

Faculty at Blue Mountain Community College will have a three-year labor contract after a months-long collective bargaining process. The contract, which will be retroactively applied,...