Groups Meet with EPA to Discuss Emergency Action in Boardman
By Alex Baumhardt
More than three years ago, eight national and Oregon-based environmental nonprofits petitioned the federal Environmental Protection Agency to do something about nitrate-contaminated...
Brush Fire Burns 60 Acres
No injuries were reported in a brush fire Sunday along Highway 730 and Highway 37.
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched at 7:11 p.m....
Youth Fishing Derby Takes Place Saturday at Cutsforth Park
The Glen Ward Memorial Youth Fishing Derby will take place this Saturday, June 10 at Cutsforth Park near Heppner.
The free event, hosted by Morrow...
Oregon East Symphony to Wrap Up Season on Saturday in Pendleton
The Oregon East Symphony's 2022-23 concert season will conclude this Saturday, June 10 with the performance of A Hero's Life at the Vert Auditorium,...
Shanks Pony to Play Live at Wildhorse Sports Bar on Friday, Saturday
Shanks Pony will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of genres and will...
Pendleton City Council Authorizes Grant to Pendleton Children’s Center
The Pendleton City Council has authorized a $25,000 grant to the nonprofit Pendleton Children’s Center (PCC) for emergency expansion.
The emergency expansion follows the sudden...
City of Boardman Offering Low-Cost Rabies Vaccinations on June 17
The city of Boardman will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination event on Saturday, June 17.
Rabies is a fatal disease of the brain and spinal...
2 Local High School Students to Represent UEC During Trip to D.C.
Two local high school juniors have been chosen to represent Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) on a week-long trip to Washington D.C., for the 2023...
UEC Awards Scholarships
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has awarded academic scholarships to 14 students
and honored one individual the co-op's lineman college scholarship.
The scholarships, aimed at supporting higher education...
Eastern Oregon University’s Graduation Ceremony Set for June 17
Eastern Oregon University will hold its 93rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Stadium on the La Grande...
Hermiston Mayor Announces He’s Running for State Senate
It's official — Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann is running for the Oregon Senate.
Drotzmann announced Tuesday morning, June 6, that he will seek the District...
South Morrow Farm Crawl Takes Place Saturday Throughout County
A new family-friendly event is plowing ahead with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages — and it’s free.
A self-guided tour, the South Morrow...
Fines Not Deterring Republican Senators as Walkout Persists
By Ben Botkin
So far, $325 daily fines are not swaying Republican senators to return to floor sessions and end their walkout.
Last Thursday, Senate Democrats...
Umatilla Seeking Food, Activity Vendors for 2023 Landing Days
The city of Umatilla is seeking booth, food and activity vendors for the 2023 Umatilla Landing Days celebration, set for June 23-24 in Umatilla...
Men’s and Women’s Golf Program Coming to BMCC in 2024
Blue Mountain Community College is bringing back golf to the athletics department in 2024 – for both men and women.
It has been 45 years...
Umatilla High School CommuniCare Awards $15,000 in Grants
The Umatilla High School CommuniCare Committee has awarded $15,000 to local organizations to provide opportunities for youth in the Umatilla community.
The committee awarded $2,500...
Umatilla Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting in South Hill Area
The Umatilla Police Department is continuing its investigation into a drive-by shooting that occurred last month in the South Hill area.
A security camera captured...
Boardman Council to Hold Public Hearing on 2023-2024 Budget
The Boardman City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget during its meeting on Tuesday.
The council will also hear the first...
Search and Rescue Teams Put to the Test During Weekend Training Event
Search and rescue teams were put to the test this weekend during the 2023 Eastern Oregon Search and Rescue Regional Training.
The event, hosted by...
Federal Trial on Oregon Gun Control Measure 114 Gets Under Way Today
By Ben Botkin
A federal judge will start hearing arguments today in a lawsuit that may determine the fate of a voter-passed law to regulate...
