Wyden Wins ‘Senate MVP’ Award for His Frequent Town Hall Meetings

With a new session of Congress about to begin, Town Hall Project is celebrating lawmakers and candidates who were role models for public accessibility...

Art Quilts from Nebraska Artist Featured in Feves Gallery Exhibit

A Nebraska fiber artist will feature art quilts in “Parallel Worlds,” an exhibit opening in the Betty Feves Memorial Art Gallery at Blue Mountain...

Hermiston Altrusa Seeks Nominees for Outstanding Young Citizen Award

Altrusa International of Hermiston is looking for a young person to recognize as the Outstanding Young Citizen at next month’s Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet. The...
Live Music

Rumor 6 to Play Live at Wildhorse

Rumor 6 will play live Friday, Jan. 4, and Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The band plays a variety of...

Yum, Yum! You Can Now Salvage & Eat Roadkill with ODFW Permit

Deer and elk struck by vehicles can be legally salvaged in Oregon using a free online permit that will be available at the Oregon...

Former Chamber Director Takes Post with Columbia Development Authority

In her 10 years at the helm of the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, Debbie Pedro saw a number of her personal goals completed. From...

Stanfield Woman Dies After Being Struck by Motorist on Interstate 84

A Stanfield woman was struck and killed by a passing motorist on Interstate 84 Sunday morning. According to the Oregon State Police, troopers and emergency...

Parks Department to Host Family Day at Hermiston Community Center

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department’s Family Friday Night event, set for this evening, is sold out. If you didn’t reserve your spot in...
Brass Fire Band

Brass Fire to Give Free Performance at Pendleton Red Lion on Saturday

Brass Fire will be performing at the Pendleton Red Lion on Saturday, Dec. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m.  This is a free concert. Brass Fire...
Hermiston Library

Hermiston Library Expands Hours

The Hermiston Public Library is expanding its hours from 46 to 50 hours a week. The library currently opens its doors at 11 a.m. Monday...
Police Car

Suspects Face Slew of Felonies

Two men were arrested after allegedly stealing weapons from a homeowner in Umatilla County. The arrests came Sunday afternoon when a sergeant from the Umatilla...
Fireworks

Hermiston Parks Department Plans Bang Up News Year’s Eve Fun

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is inviting everyone to come ring in 2019 with family and friends at the New Year's Eve Festival...

Parks Department to Host Family Friday Night at Community Center

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host Family Friday Night on Dec. 28 at the Hermiston Community Center. The evening of inflatable fun...

Hermiston Community Foundation Surpasses $200,000 in Donations

The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) Board of Directors today announced it has received donations in excess of $200,000 in 2018. Over this past year,...
Holiday and Occasion: Confetti

Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon Hosting New Year’s Eve Celebration

Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon in Pendleton is hosting a New Year’s celebration on Monday, Dec. 31 beginning at 4 p.m. There is no cover...

Rep. Smith Announces Committee Assignments for Upcoming Session

Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (GOP-Heppner) announced his committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session. Smith has been appointed by Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek to...
Classroom

Nominations Now Open for Regional Teacher of the Year Award

The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is encouraging people to nominate their favorite Eastern Oregon teacher for the title of Regional Teacher of the...

Good Shepherd Urgent Care Expands Hours, Now Open 7 Days A Week

Just in time for cold and flu season the Good Shepherd Urgent Care (GSUC), formerly Gifford Urgent Care, has extended hours to offer services...

Winter Weather Expected to Blast Blue Mountains Beginning Today

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews in Eastern Oregon are preparing for winter weather moving across the area tonight, creating challenging driving conditions over...

BMCC Softball Signs 7 Players

Blue Mountain Community College Head Softball Coach Steve Richards will enter the 2019 season with a young squad, but one with plenty of enthusiasm...