Fire Marshal Classifies August Fire at Pendleton Flour Mill as Accidental
The August fire at the Grain Craft Flour Mill in Pendleton has been ruled accidental, according to the Pendleton Fire Chief Jim Critchley.
The Oregon State...
GoFundMe Account Set Up for Hermiston Woman Battling Cancer
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help a Hermiston woman with cancer so she can make her daily appointments with her doctor...
Vehicle Catches Fire After Accident
No injuries were reported Tuesday after a vehicle caught on fire following an accident on Highway 730.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched around...
Chiwana Rolls Past HHS, 53-14
It was a long night for Hermiston on Thursday as the undefeated Chiawana Riverhawks rolled past the Bulldogs, 53-14, at Kennison Field.
The game was...
Chinook Retention Now Prohibited on Mainstem Columbia River
Fishery managers have closed Chinook retention in the mainstem Columbia River recreational fishery to ensure that non-treaty fisheries remain within the 15 percent allowable...
Local Group Brass Fire to Pay Tribute to the Band Chicago on Oct. 22
When Brad Rozema describes the band Brass Fire, often he first has to dispel the stereotype that those unfamiliar with the group jump to;...
Hermiston Parks & Rec to Host Community Yard Sale on Oct. 7
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host the Community Yard Sale on Friday, Oct. 7 in the Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415...
Oktoberfest Celebration Coming to Heppner on Saturday
Murray's Heppner Pharmacy will host an Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Gilliam & Bisbee Building, 106 E. May St.
The event goes...
Friends of Hermiston Library Seeks Book Donations for Annual Sale
The Friends of the Hermiston Public Library will be accepting donations of gently used books on Saturday, Oct. 8 for their fall book sale,...
Irrigon Hosting Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Oct. 7-8
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Irrigon is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8 at...
Irrigon, Umatilla Among Those Getting Funds for Emergency Preparedness
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that Oregon will receive a combined more than $1.1 million in Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funds...
Horizen Project STEP Center to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Oct. 6
The Horizon Project STEP Center for Independent Living will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 6 to celebrate the opening of the new...
UEC to Host Member Appreciation Lunches Today and Thursday
With October being National Cooperative Month, Umatilla Electric Cooperative will host a barbeque lunch for its members.
Member Appreciation lunches will be held from 11...
Former U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith Endorses Ron Wyden in Senate Race
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith has endorsed his former political rival Sen. Ron Wyden over his Republican challenger Jo Rae Perkins.
In a letter...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st...
Gardening Classes Being Offered at Boardman Pool & Rec Center
The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center is starting a monthly gardening class on Oct. 5.
Classes will be on the first Wednesday of the month...
Feds Invest $1.4 Million to Boost Business Growth in Umatilla
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the city of Umatilla...
Fish & Wildlife Seeks Candidates for Fish Restoration Board
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking qualified applicants to positions for sport fishing and the commercial salmon industry on the Fish...
All 36 Oregon Counties to Receive Federal Assistance Over 2 Years
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced that all 36 Oregon counties will receive a combined $113.1 million in federal assistance over the next two years...
Boardman Pool Offering Life Skills Classes Beginning Oct. 4
The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center will begin offering a series of life skills classes for adults and teens 15 and up on Oct....
