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....
Wyden Applauds Lower Medicare Premiums for Senior Citizens
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a statement after President Joe Biden announced that Medicare Part B premiums would go down next...
Umatilla Electric’s Ryan Young Appointed to National Committee
Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Distribution Engineer Ryan Young has joined the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Transmission and Distribution Engineering Committee.
UEC Vice President of Engineering...
Two Chambers Help Cut Ribbon at First Coast Security in Hermiston
Because the COVID pandemic put so many things on hold, First Coast Security waited nearly 18 months to celebrate its new location on Hermiston...
Rams Top Bulldogs, 49-42
Trailing 35-27 heading into the fourth quarter, the West Valley Rams put on an offensive show in the final 12 minutes to top Hermiston,...
Manulife Properties in N. East Oregon Reopen to Overnight Camping
Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in NE Oregon reopened to overnight camping effective 12:01 a.m. today, Sept. 30.
Fire danger has eased thanks to showers and...
My Garden Over Floweth in Paterson Hosting Fall Fling on Sunday
My Garden Over Floweth, 33512 W. SR 14 in Paterson, Wash., is inviting everyone to the ninth annual Fall Fling at the Farm Shop...
Oregon to Expand Medicaid Coverage Under New Federal Agreement
By Lynne Terry
Under a new agreement, the federal government will give Oregon $1.1 billion to guarantee continued free health care coverage to tens of...
Hermiston to Host Faith & Blue Weekend on Oct. 8 at EOTEC
The city of Hermiston will host its first Faith & Blue Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the...
Pendleton Farmers Market to End Summer with Block Party Today
Organizers of the Pendleton Farmers Market will bid another summer season goodbye with their annual fundraiser/block party today.
The event begins at 4 p.m. in...
Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrgion Offering Drive-Through Meals
Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place in Irrigon, is offering drive-through meals.
Meals are to be picked up between 12 and 12:30 p.m....
UEC & Sunshine: A Partnership for Student Empowerment
The Hermiston School District has energized a 20-kilowatt solar array at its Loma Vista Elementary School in Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s (UEC) service territory.
In 2019,...
Umatilla Electric Takes Home Overall Excellence in Communications Award
Umatilla Electric Cooperative was awarded the Northwest Public Power Association’s Overall Excellence in Communications Award on Sept. 21 during the 29th Annual Northwest Innovations...
UEC Issues Scam Alert
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is warning the public about scamming attempts.
UEC members have reported calls from what appears to be a Umatilla Electric or Hermiston...
