Public Invited to Attend Open House for Remodeled Boardman City Hall
The city of Boardman will hold an open house for its recently remodeled city hall.
The open house will take place from 3 to 6...
Smith, CDA Board at Odds Over Controversial Salary Increase
Greg Smith is at odds with at least some members of his board for the Columbia Development Authority over his move to backdate a...
County Commissioner Dan Dorran Makes Case for Re-Election at Forum
Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran made his case for re-election at a recent candidates forum in Hermiston.
Dorran is being challenged for the Position 3...
Feds Propose to Move Hanford Nuclear Waste Through Oregon
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal proposal to move radioactive nuclear waste from Washington through Oregon and onward to Utah and Texas via truck...
Nixyáawii Teacher Named Regional Teacher of the Year
Language arts teacher Niccole Harrison received a nice surprise shortly before heading home from Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Just before the...
Guardian Angel Homes Serving Pancakes to Seniors 55 and Over
Seniors 55 and older are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast at Guardian Angel Homes.
The next free meal is Friday, Sept. 20, 7-9 a.m....
Taylor Pumpkin Patch in Boardman Offers Variety of Activities
Agri-tourism activities have sprouted in recent years at the Taylor Pumpkin Patch, 79115 Root Lane, Boardman.
Activities include a corn maze, a pair of corn...
The Move set to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Move will perform this weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar.
The dance band will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 and...
Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 1,500 in August
In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 1,500 jobs, following a revised increase of 6,800 jobs in July.
August’s gains were largest in private...
Keep Fishing for Fall Salmon: Columbia River Seasons Extended
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational salmon fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River during a joint state hearing on Wednesday.
With...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Hold Work Sessions
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board will hold work sessions with Umatilla County public library directors to receive reports about last fiscal year’s...
Hermiston Public Library to Sell Surplus Items on Sept. 20
The Hermiston Public Library will hold a surplus sale on Friday, Sept. 20.
The event, which goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 6: Hermelindo Perez Santos, 27, was arrested on the 1800 block of N....
UPD Investigating Threat of Violence at Clara Brownell Middle School
The Umatilla Police Department is continuing the investigation into the threat of violence at Clara Brownell Middle School on Friday, Sept. 6.
The Umatilla School...
Wyden Welcomes News that Portland Secures Expansion WNBA Franchise
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed the announcement that Portland has secured an expansion franchise in the WNBA with the following statement:
“Today puts basketball fans in...
Local Candidates to Take Part in Forum Thursday at City Hall
Candidates for local offices will take part in a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Hermiston City Hall.
The forum is at 6 p.m....
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes for Third Time in 2024
Mosquitoes in Morrow County continue to test positive for West Nile virus.
The mosquitoes were trapped Sept. 10 approximately three miles west of the town...
Arts Commission to Present Impact of Arts & Culture in Pendleton
The Pendleton Arts Commission and Americans for the Arts will discuss the impact of arts and culture spending in Pendleton through a special presentation...
Good Shepherd to Host Family Health & Fitness Day on Sept. 21
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s annual Family Health & Fitness Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hermiston High School.
The day starts with...
Lexington’s Broken Spoke to Host September Harvest Fest
A family-friendly event featuring a bounce house, dunk tank, kid games, music, raffles and vendors is planned in Lexington.
The September Harvest Fest is Sept....