Hermiston Senior Center Holding Bazaars

The Hermiston Senior Center is holding Christmas bazaars through the weekend. The hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, from 10...

New Wolf Tracks Found in Umatilla, Grant Counties

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reporting that wolves have established themselves in a new range. On Wednesday, the ODFW issued a notice...

BMCC to Host 44th Annual Christmas Eve Dinner

Blue Mountain Community College’s Associated Student Government invites community members to a free Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 4-6 p.m. in Pioneer...

Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center

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....

Smith Appointed to Key Legislative Committees

State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been appointed by House Speaker Tina Kotek to several key committees in the Oregon Legislature. For the 78th Assembly...

Greenfield Grange to Serve Breakfast Saturday

The Greenfield Grange in Boardman will serve breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 20. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. The cost is $5...

SAGE Center Showing Polar Express

The SAGE Center and Driftwood R.V. Resort will present a family Christmas favorite, The Polar Express, on Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20. The...

AARP Seeks Tax Aide Volunteers

AARP is seeking tax aide volunteers for the Hermiston, Boardman, Irrigon, Pendleton and Heppner areas. Training and supplies will be provided. For more information on...
Falling Gas Prices

Gas Prices Down 25% from 2014's Peak

Motorists are enjoying a holiday bonus with gas prices at their lowest level in five years. For the week, the national average for regular...

Hermiston Council Cancels Work Session

The Hermiston City Council work session scheduled for Monday, Dec. 22 has been canceled. The council’s regular meeting will still take place at 7 p.m....
Dancing with Stars 2015

Dancing with Hermiston Stars Returns in January

Music and movement will abound when “Dancing with Hermiston Stars” returns for an epic encore production on Jan. 10, 2015. Back for the third year...

Meet Hermiston's Dancing Stars

Who are these brave Hermistonians who dare to take the stage in ruffles, sequins and glory during the third annual Dancing with Hermiston Stars?...

Wyden Seeks Plan to Address Leaks at Hanford

Sen. Ron Wyden, D- Ore., today asked the Energy Department to come up with a plan and a strict timeline to address storage tanks...

Chamber Invites Public to 'Ugly Sweater Party'

Got an ugly sweater that you’re too embarrassed to wear in public? The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce has just the occasion for you –...

County Announces 2015 Fair Court

The Umatilla County Fair Board has crowned four princesses to serve on the 2015 Umatilla County Fair Court. The 2015 fair court features Sevana Patrick...

Chamber Seeks Distinguished Citizen Nominees

The selection committee for the Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s 45th Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards is seeking nominations for those people in the Hermiston...
Elk Hunt

Hunters: Report Results by Jan. 31 to Avoid Fine

Any hunter who purchased 2014 big game or turkey tags needs to report their hunt results by the deadline, which is Jan. 31, 2015...

McNary Rangers to Offer Bird-Watching Hikes

Park rangers at McNary Lock and Dam will offer free guided bird-watching hikes through the McNary Wildlife Nature Area on Dec. 20, 2014, and...

Wildhorse Features Karaoke on Wednesday

Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Wednesday Night Live will feature Karaoke Night on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The fun gets started at 8 p.m. in the Wildhorse...

BMCC Says Proposed Budget 'Falls Short'

Blue Mountain Community College President Cam Preus said the governor’s proposed 2015-2017 biennium budget “falls well short” of what the college needs to maintain...