Input Sought on Columbia Basin Steelhead Seasons
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a public meeting on Wednesday, May 24 to hear input for recreational summer steelhead fisheries...
Districts Honor Educators with Crystal Apple Awards
The Intermountain Education Service District has honored a number of area educators with the 2017 Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Awards.
A total of 44...
Barton Named HHS Distinguished Alumnus
Hermiston's Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fred Maiocco announced Robert “Bob” Barton as the 2017 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumnus during the recent HHS Evening...
Hermiston Bark for Life Set for Saturday
The annual Hermiston Bark for Life fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 20 at Riverfront Park.
The event gives dog owners and their dogs...
Wildhorse Gives Out $264,541 in Grants
The Wildhorse Foundation, a community benefit fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), hosted their annual Recipients Luncheon recently...
Agape House to Hold Parking Lot Sale
The Agape House in Hermiston will host a parking lot sale from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20.
Clothing, furniture and miscellaneous items...
PGE Asks State to Suspend Permit Applications
Portland General Electric has formally asked the state to suspend its permit applications for the two natural gas-fired plants at its Carty Generating Station...
Mushroom Picking Plans? Read This First
With mushroom hunting season under way, the U.S. Forest Service is reminding people of guidelines for gathering on agency lands.
A permit is not required...
Radie to Chair NW Food Processors Association
Debbie Radie, vice president of operations at Boardman Foods, was inducted as chairman of Northwest Food Processors Association Board of Directors at its annual...
Free Youth Fishing Event Set for McNary Ponds
Kids will have a chance to hone their fishing skills at a free youth fishing event at the McNary Channel Ponds near Hermiston on...
BMCC’s Ramsey Signs with Multnomah University
Blue Mountain Community College sophomore guard Erin Ramsey inked her National Letter of Intent on Tuesday to continue her collegiate basketball career with Multnomah...
Hermiston Voters Reject $104 Million School Bond
Hermiston School District officials are "extremely disappointed" at the results of Tuesday's election which saw Hermiston voters reject a $104 million school bond by...
Chamber to Host State of the City Address on May 23
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business to Business Breakfast on Tuesday, May 23.
City officials will give an update on...
County Library District Board to Meet on Thursday
TheUmatilla County Special Library District will hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, May 18 at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held at...
Feves Gallery Featuring Final Student Show of Year
The public is invited to visit the Betty Feves Memorial Art Gallery now through June 1 to view Blue Mountain Community College’s annual Student...
SAGE Center Showcasing Heppner Students Artwork
Art students at Heppner High School, in South Morrow County, have created a collection of artwork, interpreting local landscapes through their young eyes. Morrow...
ODA Awards Wolf Grant Funds to Counties
Umatilla County is one of 10 in the state to receive funding to compensate for livestock losses caused by wolves.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture...
City Disposing of Old Commercial Blue Prints
The city of Hermiston's Building Department will be disposing of commercial blue prints from years 2006 and older.
Anyone who would like to obtain...
Ladd Marsh Bird Festival Kicks Off on Friday
An action packed weekend is coming up in LaGrande at the 12th annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival, May 19-21.
Friday night opens with the Odd...
Scouts Help Stock Local Food Pantries
Local Girl Scout and Boy Scout groups recently proved that anyone can make a difference in their communities, no matter their age.
On April...
