2023 Art Festival Takes Place Saturday in Downtown Hermiston
An art walk, entertainment and a story time are all featured during the 2023 Art Festival in Hermiston.
The free event is Saturday, June 3,...
Efforts for Ranked-Choice Voting, STAR Voting Gaining Progress
By Julia Shumway
Efforts to change Oregon’s voting system are on the move in the state Legislature and among citizen groups trying to write laws...
‘He’s Finally Home’
Korean War veteran George Busler was taken to his final resting place at the Hermiston Cemetery earlier this month. On Monday, his nephew, Kevin...
Bear Captured, Euthanized After Attacking Man Near La Grande
The Union County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon State Police responded to a bear attack last Wednesday in...
Hermiston High Theater Department to Host Improv Night June 3
The creativity of the Hermiston High School Theater Department will take center stage during an upcoming fundraiser.
“Improv Night with the Plane Sandwich Players” is...
Expect Delays on Highway 207 for Chip Seal Work Starting June 5
The Oregon Department of Transportation starting June 5 will be chip sealing 41 miles of the Heppner–Spray Highway (Highway 207C). The project will run...
After Postponement, Districts to Spray for Mosquitoes This Evening
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Oversized Load Traveling Through Eastern Oregon Beginning Mid-May
The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes starting June 5 and continuing through mid-June on...
Umatilla Museum Hosting Open House on Friday & Saturday
The Umatilla Museum is hosting an open house event tomorrow and Saturday, May 26-27.
The museum features exhibits about local history, including a Native American...
Driver Crashes into Building After Striking Vehicle on 11th Street
A motorist was LifeFlighted out of the area Tuesday after crashing into a car and then into a building on 11th Street in Hermiston.
Hermiston...
Yarn Crafters Invited to ‘Knit in Public’ at McKenzie Park on June 10
Knitters, crocheters, and all yarn crafters are invited to get together to celebrate “Knit in Public Day” on Saturday, June 10, at McKenzie Park...
Irrigon Title 1 Educational Assistant Receives Crystal Apple Award
The InterMountain Education Service District recently recognized Irrigon Elementary School Title 1 educational assistant Debbie White with the Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Award.
Prior...
Job Fair at UHS Gives Young Students Insight into the Working World
Kaiden Blair had a different agenda from the rest of the people attending Wednesday’s job fair at Umatilla High School. The 18-year-old UHS senior...
Artists Encouraged to Enter Work in 2023 Hermiston Art Festival
Hermiston Downtown District is calling all professional artists 18 and older and K-12 students throughout the region to take part in the 2023 Hermiston...
Control Districts to Conduct Aerial Spray for Mosquitoes Today
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Woman Rescued After Being Swept Away by Current in Walla Walla River
A woman was rescued Sunday after being caught in a current of the Walla Walla River.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dispatch Center received...
Educators, School Employees Honored with Crystal Apple Awards
A dozen educators/school district employees from Morrow County and west Umatilla County were recognized with 2023 Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Awards.
The InterMountain Education...
American Legion Hosting Memorial Day Ceremony at Hermiston Cemetery
American Legion Post No. 37 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Also, Post Cmdr. Aaron Wetterling said the Avenue of Flags...
Echo Car Show Set for This Weekend
The Echo Car Show revs up this weekend.
Vehicle check-in is Saturday, May 27, 8 a.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m.
In addition to the vehicle displays,...
Chris Egar Band to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Chris Egar Band will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The blues band will take the...
