Pendleton Airport To Celebrate Reopening With Open House
After almost a year of renovations, the Pendleton Airport will celebrate its reopening with a ribbon cutting and open house in July.
The event takes place...
Juneteenth to Be Celebrated at Hermiston’s McKenzie Park
All area residents are invited to an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship during this year’s family friendly Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 17 from...
Deadline Looms to Register to Participate in Boardman July 4th Fun
This Thursday, June 15 is the deadline for registering to participate in the parade at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Celebration.
The...
Capital Investments Behind Hermiston’s Bigger 2023-24 Budget
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved what the city manager called “the most unique” budget he’s ever presented to the city.
One of the...
BMCC Foundation Awards $105,000 in Scholarships to 76 Students
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation has announced that 76 students have been awarded 90 Foundation scholarships totaling $105,750.
These scholarships are awarded based on...
Fire Watch in Effect Tuesday for Gilliam, Morrow and Umatilla Counties
The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued a fire weather watch for Tuesday, June 13, for Gilliam, Morrow and Umatilla counties.
Wind and low relative...
EOCI Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Jere Ryder, passed away June 11, 2023. Ryder was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
Memorial Service Set for Former Sheriff’s Deputy Jan Good
A memorial service for former Umatilla County Sheriff's Deputy Jan Good will be held on June 21 in Pendleton.
The service will be held at...
Boardman Fire Rescue District Fires Back in Ambulance Dispute
The Boardman Fire Rescue District has filed its response to the lawsuit from the Morrow County Health District in the fight over ambulance service...
Pendleton’s Wild West Beerfest Fundraiser Returns for Third Year
The third annual Wild West Beerfest is bringing craft beer, food and live music to Roy Raley Park this Father’s Day weekend.
“Everyone that comes...
Torn Fins, Embedded Hooks Found in Spawning Salmon and Steelhead
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers discovered fish with embedded hooks, sliced fins, circular scabs, and other evidence of illegal tactics, while assisting...
Picnic Tables Removed from McKenzie Park Due to Vandalism
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has been forced to remove the picnic tables from McKenzie Park due to repeated vandalism.
The tables have been...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Mouns Loss of History-Making Deputy
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of retired Deputy Jeanette (Jan) Good, who died on June 9.
According to UCSO, Good dedicated...
Driver Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes, Catches on Fire
A motorist was hospitalized Friday night after being injured in a crash on Westlund Road that resulted in the vehicle catching fire.
The Umatilla County...
M.C. Schools Collaborate with EOU to Improve Reading in Early Learners
The Morrow County School District (MCSD) and Eastern Oregon University (EOU) have partnered to address reading deficits and enhance reading proficiency in kindergarten through...
End of an Era: Busy Bee Preschool & Child Care Closes After 42 Years
Mary Shaver’s house is much quieter these days following her recent retirement from operating Busy Bee Preschool & Child Care.
For 42 years, Shaver, 73,...
18-Year-Old in Jail Following Shooting of Residence in Hermiston
One man is in jail following an incident in which a residence in Hermiston was shot at.
Emiliano Pasillas, 18, was arrested Thursday and charged...
HHS Graduates Look Back on ‘Roller Coaster’ Ride During Ceremony
What a difference four years make.
Around this time in 2020, Hermiston High School freshmen were wrapping up a school year highlighted by the coronavirus...
Boardman City Council Addresses Homelessness in New Ordinance
The Boardman City Council approved the first reading of a homeless camping ordinance Tuesday.
The need for the ordinance stems from Oregon House Bill 3115,...
BMCC Recognizes Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Two Blue Mountain Community College affiliates are being awarded the 2023-2024 Ford Family Foundation Opportunity Scholarship - a graduating student, and a full-time classified...
