Oregon Gasoline Prices Slip While National Average Slightly Higher

Gas prices are increasing in nearly half of the states this week, sending the national average for regular slightly higher. For the week, the...
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County Search and Rescue Volunteers Honored During Annual Banquet

Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) held their annual awards and recognition banquet recently at the sheriff’s office in Pendleton. Volunteer Julie Hendren...

Boardman Fire Department Offering Life-Saving Class on Feb. 1

The Boardman Fire Department will present Heartsaver, a CPR, AED and first aid class, on Friday, Feb. 1 at the Blue Mountain Community College...

Fair Board Picks 2019 Theme, Honors Volunteers During Appreciation Dinner

The Umatilla County Fair Board announced its 2019 fair theme, honored volunteers and named the new fair court during the annual Appreciation Dinner held...

Hermiston Council OKs $19 Million in Various Public Works Projects

The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a plan to upgrade the city’s public works system to the tune of about...

Umatilla County Fire District to Hold Blood Drive on Friday

The Umatilla County Fire District will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1 The blood drive will take...

HPD Weekend Activity Report

Here’s a rundown of Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday. According to HPD Cpt. Scott Clark, these are...

Shearer’s Snacks to Hold Job Fair

Shearer’s Snacks, 78035 Highway 207 in Hermiston, is holding a job fair on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shearer’s will be...

Youth Orchestras to Give Free Performance at PHS on Jan. 31

Two of Oregon East Symphony's youth orchestras will present a winter concert on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Pendleton High School...
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Blue Mountain’s Presidential Search Down to Final Four Candidates

After a nationwide search, Blue Mountain Community College’s Presidential Search Committee has narrowed its candidates for a new president down to four finalists, and...

Hermiston Bridge Closure Scheduled for Feb. 4 to Allow for Replacement

The bridge located on South First between S.E. Crestline Drive and S.W. Desert Sky Drive will fully close to all traffic beginning Monday, Feb....
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BMCC to Host ‘Blue Out’ During Home Basketball Games on Jan. 30

Blue Mountain Community College invites the community to wear blue and help to create a “Blue Out” in the stands during the women’s and...

Boardman City Council to Discuss Personnel Issues in Executive Session

The Boardman City Council will meet for an executive session on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Boardman City...

Morrow County District’s Graduation Rate Improves Since Last Year

The Morrow County School District improved its overall graduation rate by more than five percentage points, according to numbers released Thursday by the Oregon...

Altrusa Collecting Supplies for Hermiston Warming Station

There's just one week left to donate to the Altrusa International of Hermiston's supply drive for the Hermiston Warming Station. Drop off donations at collection...

Wildhorse Resort Honors Employees

Wildhorse Resort & Casino honored several employees Tuesday night at the Rivers Event Center in Pendleton. Wildhorse CEO Gary George began the evening by highlighting...

State Numbers Show Hermiston Graduation Rates on the Rise

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released the graduation rates for all public school districts in Oregon and Hermiston High School is touting its...

Third lane for Eastbound Trucks Coming to I-84 at Ladd Canyon

Motorists will be getting a safer drive in the Ladd Canyon area, as the Oregon Department of Transportation and its partners make improvements along...

Boardman Fire Corps Planning Craft Night Fundraiser for Adults

The Boardman Fire Corps is hosting a Parents’ Night Out Fundraiser for adults only on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, Feb. 1 at the...

Oregon Jobless Rate Climbs

Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in December from 3.9 percent in November, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Oregon’s unemployment rate has been...