Fork and Spoon

Nazarene Church Serving Free Meal on Tuesday

The Hermiston Church of the Nazarene will host an open table meal at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12. The church, located at 1520 W....

Pendleton Center for the Arts to Exhibit Work of Artist Ellsworth Kelly

With the help of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, the Pendleton Center for the Arts will host the exhibit, Ellsworth Kelly: From the Collections of...

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding Generator Taken From Job Site

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is asking for the public’s help in finding a generator that was allegedly stolen in Hermiston. According to the...

Hermiston City Council to Consider $3.3 Million Water System Contract

The Hermiston City Council will consider a $3.3 million construction contract Monday night which will carry out a partnership with Umatilla County aimed at...
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BMCC to Hold Information Sessions for Upcoming GED, ELA Programs

The College Prep Department of Blue Mountain Community College is holding information and placement sessions this month for their College Prep GED and English...

Columbia River Spring Walleye Classic Takes Place March 23-24

The 2019 Columbia River Spring Walleye Classic will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24 at the Umatilla Marina. Registration forms and tournament rules...

Latino Business Network to Host Resource Fair at Community Center

The Latino Business Network of Hermiston will host an Agricultural Resource, Information and Job Fair on Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 8 p.m....

Umatilla Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual DSA Banquet March 21

The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet will take place on March 21 at El Rodeo, 705 Willamette St. in Umatilla. The...
Wildhorse Cineplex

Wildhorse Cineplex Upgrades Sound System for ‘All-Encompassing Audio’

The cinema experience in Pendleton just got just got an upgrade with the new Dolby® Atmos sound system installed in Theater 1 at the...

District Partners With Businesses to Cut School Absenteeism

The Milton-Freewater Unified School District wants students and families to know the importance of good school attendance and is enlisting local businesses to promote...

ODFW Gives Young Hunters Chance to Hunt Turkey in Spring

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Access and Habitat Program and the C2 Ranch are offering 10 youth hunters the chance to hunt...

Gas Prices Rise in Oregon, Elsewhere

Pump prices are moving higher this week due to reduced supplies and increased demand. For the week, the national average gains three cents to...
Budget committee

Hermiston Seeks to Fill Seats on Budget, Faith-Based Committees

The city of Hermiston has several committee openings that need filled. The city is seeking applicants for an opening for a three-year term on the...

Good Shepherd Women’s Center Hosting Hundred Hearts Project

The Good Shepherd Women’s Center is hosting the Hundred Hearts Project: The Intersection of Art and Gratitude on Tuesday, March 12. The free event...

U.S. Cellular Plans Customer Appreciation Celebration March 7-10

To help usher in the excitement of spring a little early, the U.S. Cellular store in Hermiston is hosting a Customer Appreciation Celebration March...

OPB Looks at Future of Depot Land

An article posted on the Oregon Public Broadcasting website takes a look at the future of the Umatilla Chemical Depot land. Here’s an excerpt: After years...
Meeting

March 13 Open House to Give Overview of County Housing Study

An open house focusing on the West Umatilla County Housing Study will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at the Stafford Hansell Government Center. The...

HPD Weekend Activity Report

Here’s a quick look at how the Hermiston Police Department spent the past weekend: Responded to 2 motor vehicle crashes Made 4 warrant arrests ...
Back to School

West Park Staff to Take Over McDonald’s Tonight for Fundraiser

Tonight is McTeachers Night at McDonald’s, and starting at 5 p.m., West Park Elementary School’s staff will be doing everything from greeting customers and...

Put Your Knowledge of Umatilla County to the Test on March 9

The Umatilla County Historical Society will present Trivia Games 2019 this Saturday, March 9 in the Roy Raley Room at the Pendleton Round-Up grounds....