Oregon Counties to Receive More Than $27 Million in PILT Funds
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today that all 36 Oregon counties will receive more than $27 million collectively this year from...
Irish Singer-Songwriter to Perform at Pendleton Center for the Arts
Irish singer-songwriter Karan Casey has been blazing a trail for over 25 years. On Tuesday, June 20, that trail will lead to Pendleton for...
Diverse Crowd Fills McKenzie Park to Celebrate Juneteenth
McKenzie Park was a busy place on Saturday despite the wind and cooler temperatures as a diverse crowd gathered for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
Hermiston...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 11: Robert James Scaplehorn, 31, was cited and released on the 100 block...
Oregon DMV Data Breach Affecting 90% of License, ID Card Holders
The Oregon DMV has had a data breech affecting 90 percent of Oregon driver’s license and ID card files.
If you have or have ever...
Oregon Senate Republican Walkout Ends with Compromises
By Ben Botkin and Julia Shumway
Oregon Senate leaders on Thursday reached a deal that brought a handful of Republicans back to the floor, ending...
HERO Sportsplex at EOTEC Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2
The HERO Sportsplex at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center is moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of its development and will...
UEC Installing New Digital Meters to Quicken Response Time
Umatilla Electric Cooperative customers will be getting new digital meters during the month of June.
UEC’s contractor, Allegiant Utility Services, are replacing existing meters across...
All Hermiston Students to Eat Lunch for Free Next School Year
Beginning next school year, all Hermiston School District students will be able to eat lunch at school for free.
That's because each of the schools...
Summer Safety Fair Taking Place This Evening in Boardman
The Families First Childcare Center in Boardman is holding a Summer Safety Fair today, June 15, at the Neal Early Learning Center.
The event is...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Tai Chi Course for Seniors
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Balance course at the Hermiston Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St.
The...
Marlin James to Play Live at Wildhorse Sports Bar Friday, Saturday
Marlin James will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country and rock artist will take the...
Pipeline Maintenance Causes Gas Prices to Soar in Pacific Northwest
Robust demand for gas is sending pump prices higher in many states, and expected work on the Olympic pipeline is causing some hefty increases...
Vange John Memorial Hospice to Host Butterfly Release on Saturday
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s Vange John Memorial Hospice is holding a
Community Memorial Service & Live Butterfly Release this Saturday, June 17 in
Victory Square...
Hermiston Seeks Applicants to Fill Several Committee Vacancies
If you ever considered getting involved in local government, now is your chance.
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on...
Oregon East Symphony Performance to Raise Money for Youth Program
Oregon East Symphony will present the Bach Yard Party fund-raising event this Saturday, June 17 on the Vert Auditorium lawn in Pendleton.
The fundraiser will...
All Hands on Deck: Multiple Agencies Battled Hat Rock Fire
What started as a response to douse a grass fire Tuesday morning, June 13, near Hat Rock State Park in northern Umatilla County would...
‘No Parking’ Sign to Be Installed on S.W. Third Street Near Food Pod
The public will not be allowed to park on a portion of S.W. Third Street following action taken Monday night by the Hermiston City...
Cities of Stanfield, Echo Launch Combined Saturday Market
The Echo & Stanfield Market are joining forces for a combined monthly market on the third Saturday of each month.
The kickoff event runs from...
More than 10,000 Acres Burn in Wildfire at Hat Rock State Park
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation notice for areas in Juniper Canyon along Hartle, Wallula and Hatchgrade roads due to the...
