Hermiston Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Officer

A Hermiston woman is in jail today after assaulting a police officer Wednesday night. According to Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston, police officers were called...
Fair Preview

Saturday’s Parade to Kick Off 2017 Umatilla County Fair

The Umatilla County Fair moves to the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) for its five-day run this year, but not before the...
Hermiston Conference Center

Hermiston Chamber to Host Leadership Seminar on Aug. 17

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar on leadership on Thursday, Aug. 17. Jennifer McClure, an international leadership coach, will preside over the...
Blue Mt. Spanish Sound

Blue Mountain Spanish Sound to Play Free Concert in Boardman

Blue Mountain Spanish Sound will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series on Monday Aug. 7 at the Boardman Marina Park. Blue...
Ron Wyden

Sen. Wyden Pushing Key Legislation for Eastern Oregon

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced that legislation to support rural air service and job growth in Eastern Oregon is heading to the full Senate...
Car Engine

Heat Takes Toll on Vehicle Batteries

A record-breaking heat wave is bearing down on Oregon this week with temperatures soaring into the 90s and triple digits across much of the...
Cinema Seating

Free Movies Offered to Kids in Hermiston This Summer

The Hermiston 8 Cinema will offer free summer movies for kids on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 24. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and movies...
Watermelon Giveaway

Hermiston, Portland to Renew Cross-State Rivalry on Friday

The grand title of “Watermelon Seed Whisperer” is on the line as officials from the city of Portland and city of Hermiston square off...

Boardman Council Meets Tonight

The Boardman City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Boardman City Hall. The council will hear a presentation on the proposed Oregon State...
Wildhorse Cineplex

Wildhorse Cineplex Showing Classic Films

Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cineplex is showing classic movies every Wednesday. The cinema shows classic films each Wednesday at noon for $5 and the price...
Hay Baler

Man Dies in Farming Accident

A freak farming accident has led to the death of a 35-year-old man, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office responded to...
Hermiston School District

District’s Homebuilder Program Could Serve as National Model

The Hermiston School District’s Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program (CBSHP) is being considered as a program model to follow at the national level. Alicia George,...
Thermometer

Take Precautions to Avoid Danger in Extremely Hot Weather

Water management and recreation officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District urge people to keep safety in mind while enjoying outdoor...
Total Solar Eclipse

Umatilla Plans Eclipse Tailgate Party

The public is invited to attend Oregon’s only Path of “Almost” Totality Tailgate Party at Umatilla Marina Park. The fun begins at 11 a.m....
Music

Buttercreek Boys to Play Free Concert Tonight in Irrigon

The Buttercreek Boys will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7p.m. on tonight at the Irrigon Marina Park. The Buttercreek...
Precision Irrigated Ag Center Opening

BMCC Officially Opens Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Thanks to the efforts of Blue Mountain Community College and a host of others, the grand...
Flag Football

Parks Department Offering Youth, Adult Sports Leagues

Registration is now open for fall youth and adult volleyball and flag football leagues available through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department. Here’s the...
Salmon

Fall Salmon Seasons Kick Off Aug. 1 with Mixed Forecasts

The popular Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River opens on Tuesday, Aug. 1 with a mixed forecast for Chinook, coho and...
Good Shepherd Health Care System

Good Shepherd Announces Addition of New Pediatrician

With the start of school looming in the near future parents are beginning to be inundated with back to school shopping ads for school...
Golf

Pregnancy Care Services to Host Annual Golf Fundraiser in August

Pregnancy Care Services will present their 15th annual Golf “Fore” Life four-person scramble tournament on Saturday, August 26 at Echo Hills Golf Course. Entry fees,...