Making Summer Outdoor Cooking Safe & Savory
Now that summer has arrived, Oregonians are likely to do a lot more outdoor cooking and eating. The potential for food borne illness increases...
House Budget Restores Funding for Eastern Oregon Forensic Lab
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (GOP-Heppner) joined with members of the Oregon House of Representatives on Wednesday to pass the 2017-2019 budget for the Oregon...
Annual Neon Nights 5K Run Set for July 8 at Oxbow Trail in Hermiston
Hermiston’s Oxbow Trail will be all aglow Saturday night, July 8, as the 2017 Neon Nights 5K Run, sponsored by Club 24 Hermiston, kicks...
Former Umatilla Resident Killed in Shootout with Law Enforcement
A former Umatilla resident was shot and killed Saturday during a shootout with police in the city of Florence.
According to the Eugene Register-Guard, a...
Four Local Volunteers Presented National Girl Scout Awards
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington recognized four local volunteers with national-level awards for going above and beyond their duties during the 2015-2016...
Umatilla County Reports First Detection of West Nile Virus
Umatilla County officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample trapped in Umatilla County.
The mosquitoes were captured on June...
Irrigon to Host Co-Ed Softball Tournament at Irrigon Marina Park
Irrigon will host a co-ed softball tournament Friday through Sunday, July 21-23 at Irrigon Marina Park.
The tournament format will be pool play, with 16...
Don’t Be a Luna(r)-Tic: Prepare for August’s Solar Eclipse
Oregon will experience quite a show in August when the moon’s shadow cast by a solar eclipse begins its 2,500-mile-per-hour journey across the United States.
But if the predicted...
98% Angels to Perform at Irrigon Marina Park on July 3
The singing duo 98% Angels will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on July 3 at...
Motorcyclist Dies in Accident
An motorcyclist was killed Monday in Hood River County after trying to avoid lumber that had spilled onto the highway.
At approximately 12:50 p.m., the Oregon...
Pump Prices Dip Ahead of July 4th
Despite a surge in gasoline demand for the second half of June, retail gas prices continue to move lower.
For the week, the national average...
Pow Wow Comedy Set for Thursday at Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Comedian Mark Yaffee will headline Pow Wow Comedy Night this Thursday at Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton with stand-up comedians performing at 8 p.m.
Yaffee and...
Free Community Shred Event Scheduled for Thursday in Hermiston
Old West Federal Credit Union is offering a free community shred event on Thursday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Here are some suggestions...
Deadline to Register for Hermiston’s Junior Golf Tourney is June 30
Don’t forget to register for the city of Hermiston’s annual Junior Golf Tournament that’s happening on Thursday, July 6 at Echo Hills Golf Course....
Fireworks to Blame for Fire that Destroys Hermiston Duplex
A brush fire believed to be started by fireworks spread to a nearby duplex Monday afternoon in Hermiston destroying the structure, but no one...
Eastern Oregon Students Explore Technology at Summer Camp
A group of Eastern Oregon students took part in the STEP Technology Summer Camp at the InterMountain Education Service District office in Pendleton.
About 30 students...
City of Hermiston Gearing Up for Patriotic Pool Party on July 4
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate our nation’s independence? Gather your clan and head to the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center on July 4...
Escapee from Youth Correctional Facility Spotted in Milton-Freewater
One of the teen-age escapees from a La Grande youth correctional facility was spotted recently in Milton-Freewater. Authorities are asking the public to be...
Boardman’s 5K Glow Run/Walk Set for Evening of July 3
Get your glow on and head to Boardman Marina Park Monday evening, July 3 for the Boardman Thunder 5K Glow Run/Walk.
Whether you come as...
City of Boardman Gearing Up for Fourth of July Thunder
Independence Day is nearly upon us, and that means organizers are putting the finishing touches on the Boardman Thunder Fourth of July Celebration in...
