Wyden to Hold Town Hall in Heppner

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold three town halls on May 29-30 in Oregon. These three town halls in Wheeler, Morrow and Wallowa counties will...
HAC 5-18-15

Scholarship Foundation Aimed at Hispanics/Latinos

Since its inception, the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) has focused on improving the quality of life of the community’s Hispanic residents and has...

Chamber Seeks Vendors for 2015 Funfest

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 2015 Funfest in downtown Hermiston. The event takes place July 11 and applications are available...

Chamber Luncheon Set for May 26

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, May 26. The luncheon kicks off at 11:45 a.m. Representatives...

EOTEC Authority Board to Hold Meeting Tuesday

The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19 in the Dennis D. Doherty Conference Room at the...

HHS Ensemble, Band to Give Free Concert

The Hermiston High School wind ensemble and concert band will give a free performance on Tuesday, May 19. The concert will begin at 7 p.m....

Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive today in Hermiston. The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Good...
Highway 11 Pursuit

High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrest of 2 People

An early morning pursuit with Oregon State Police troopers in Umatilla County resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges. According to OSP...

Man with Alzheimer's Accidentally Shoots Wife

The Wasco County Major Crimes Team is investigating a shooting incident which occurred in The Dalles on Saturday. The Oregon State Police is leading the...

Hermiston Man Faces Robbery Charge

A Hermiston man has been arrested on a robbery charge and a host of other alleged crimes. According to Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston, Cody...

1980 HHS Grad Named Distinguished Alumnus

Hermiston School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Maiocco announced Stuart B. Allen, a 1980 Hermiston High School graduate, as the 2015 Hermiston High School Distinguished...

Summer Lockage Schedule to Begin at Regional Dams

Friday, May 15 marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Bark for Life

Hermiston Bark for Life Set for May 16

The fifth annual Hermiston Bark for Life fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 16 at McKenzie Park. The event gives dog owners and their...

Prison to Host Dog Adoption Event on Saturday

Two Rivers Correctional Institution and the Rehabilitating Offenders and Canines program are inviting the public to come and meet their newest dogs that are...

Local Lions Club Offers Up Murder Mystery

The Umatilla-Irrigon Lions Club will present a murder mystery on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at the Umatilla Center. The production takes the...

Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center on Fridays

The Umatilla School District is offering lunches for senior citizens each Friday at the Umatilla Center. Lunches will be served from noon to 1 p.m....

Eastern Oregon Got Soaked with Rain

Nearly two inches of rain fell near Meacham and 1.48 inches in Boardman during a 24-hour period ending at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the...

Fair Board to Discuss Transition Planning

The Umatilla County Fair Board will hold a work session on Monday, May 18 to discuss transition planning with Hermiston School District representatives. The meeting...

Boardman 'Mayor' Contest Winners Announced

The winners of Boardman’s “If I Were Mayor, I Would” Contests were announced at the recent Boardman City Council meeting. The winner of the contest,...

Boardman Council to Meet Monthly Beginning June 2

The Boardman City Council has changed its meeting schedule to once a month. Beginning on June 2, the council will hold its meetings on the...