Umatilla County Fire District 1 responds to multiple brush fires, car crash

HERMISTON, Ore.-Fire crews with Umatilla County Fire District 1 had a busy afternoon on June 26, responding to multiple fires and a car incident,...

Local football players selected to prestigious all-star football games

HERMISTON, Ore.-Eastern Oregon will be well represented in a couple of prestigious, invitation-only All-Star football games this weekend on the west side of the...

Community invited to celebrate Umatilla Landing Days June 28

UMATILLA, Ore.-Landing Days, a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the heritage of Umatilla is June 28 in Marina Park. “It’s a big community celebration,” said Marla...
July 4th Preview

4th of July celebrations planned across Eastern Oregon

HERMISTON, Ore.-Made your plans for the 4th of July yet? From pancakes and parades to fun runs and fireworks, there are plenty of ways...

Good Shepherd to host Healthy Eating Every Day course this summer

Good Shepherd Health Care System will present the free Healthy Eating Every Day course from July 1 through Sept. 3o. The 14-week program – available...

Hermiston provides updates on industrial projects at open house

HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston held an open house at the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP) on June 23. Hermiston’s Assistant City Manager, Mark Morgan...

Miguel Moreno named Head Coach of Hermiston High’s Boys’ soccer team

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston High School Boys Soccer Team will be led by a former Bulldog when they take to the pitch this fall. Miguel Moreno...

Drilling underway at Hermiston, AWS aquifer project

HERMISTON, Ore.-Drilling for an Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project in the South Hermiston Industrial Park is now underway. The Hermiston City Council approved the public-private...

Fire crews mopping up after brush, corn fire on Highway 207

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Fire crews are currently mopping up after a brush fire near Highway 207 in Umatilla County. Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) was...

Music in the Parks Concert Series continues in Irrigon, Boardman

IRRIGON, Ore.-Music in the Parks, the free outdoor summer music festival, continues June 23 with Stone County performing in Irrigon Marina Park. Music in the...

Run For Life Freedom 5k set for July 4th in Pendleton

Hope With Options Pregnancy Care Center in Pendleton is hosting the 2025 Run for Life Freedom 5K Fun Run & Walk on Friday, July...

Good Shepherd to host Lunch and Learn on problem gambling

Good Shepherd Health Care System’s next free Lunch & Learn event is set for Tuesday, June 24 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Chris Olwine with...

Hermiston PD arrest log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: May 23: Daniel Jaime Diaz, 43, was arrested on a warrant on the 1200...

Good Shepherd Health Care System Auxiliary awards $24k in scholarships

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Health Care System Auxiliary awarded $24,000 in scholarships to eight local students pursuing careers in health care or a medical...

Community memorial service and live butterfly release set for June 21

HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will host a Community Memorial Service and live butterfly release on June 21. “Our goal for this event...
Baseball Field

Bill to help bring pro baseball to Portland headed to Gov. Kotek’s desk

SALEM, Ore.-A bill to help bring professional baseball to Portland passed out of the Oregon House on June 17, and is now headed to...

Following multiple fires, UCFD1 reminding community that burn ban is in place

HERMISTON, Ore.-Multiple fires have broken out in the Hermiston area since Memorial Day and Umatilla County Fire District #1 is reminding everyone that open...

Blue Mountain Community College celebrates the Class of 2025

PENDLETON, Ore.-Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) held its graduation ceremony at the Pendleton Convention Center on June 11. BMCC class of 2025 by the numbers ...

Recent Hermiston High grads, military enlistees honored at Oregon State Capitol

SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon House of Representatives honored graduates of the class of 2025 who have enlisted in the military on June 11. Six recent Hermiston...

Free summer meals available for kids in Eastern Oregon

HERMISTON, Ore.-Free summer meals are available to anyone under the age of 18 through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, known as “Summer...