Umatilla Saturday Market Open Each Saturday at Village Square Park

The Umatilla Saturday Market is open for business in Village Square Park every Saturday nopw through Sept. 10. The market will be open from 8:30...

Thousands of Oregonians Will Gain Free Health Care Coverage in July

By Lynne Terry Thousands of low-income Oregonians who would qualify for Medicaid if they were legal residents will receive free health care insurance starting July...

Umatilla County Library District to Hold Special Meeting Today

The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold a special meeting today. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 425 S. Main...

Good Shepherd Completes Land Purchase for New Urgent Care

Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) closed on the land purchase of the former Rogers Toyota of Hermiston property earlier this month with plans...

New Exhibit to Feature Work of Artists from Arts & Agriculture Center

When imagining the creation of contemporary art, a working ranch is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. But far from universities,...

Boardman Food Pantry Set to Host Fund-Raising River Run on July 4

The Boardman Food Pantry is hosting the Boardman River Run fund-raising event on July 4 at Boardman Marina Park. Pre-registration is $35 before June 25,...
Film

Irrigon Hosting Movies on the Plaza; First Showing Is Tonight

The city of Irrigon will be hosting Movies on the Plaza on Tuesday evenings following the weekly Farmers Market. Movies begin tonight and go through...

U.S. Rep. Bentz Says He Never Asked Colleague to Pursue Pardon for Him

By Les Zaitz U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz said Friday that he was unaware that a colleague had recommended a presidential pardon for his Jan. 6,...

Native American Dancers, Drummers to Gather for Wildhorse Pow Wow

After a two-year absence, the Wildhorse Pow Wow returns June 30, marking the 26th annual gathering. The event takes place at Wildhorse Resort & Casino on...

Pilot Rock District Announces New Assistant Superintendent/Principal

Pilot Rock School District has hired David Norton to serve as new assistant superintendent and principal of Pilot Rock Jr/Sr High School for the...

ODFW Responds to Black Bear Sightings in Hood River Area

Bears have been spotted in Hood River and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is urging residents to takes precautionary steps. According to...

New Boutique Hotel Opens in Downtown Pendleton

MotoLodge Pendleton has opened just in time for summer. The 40-room independent boutique hotel is the first of its kind in downtown Pendleton. MotoLodge is...
Meeting

Morrow County Commissioners to Hold Open Hearing on Tuesday

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday. The commission will hold an open hearing “to consider dismissal or discipline...
Fireworks

Scheduling Conflict Forces Change to Hermiston’s Fireworks Show

The Independence Day weekend fireworks show at the Hermiston Butte will take place on Sunday, July 3 at 10 p.m. instead of the July...

Open House Set for Tuesday for 8th Student-Built Home in Hermiston

The Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program invites the community to an open house for Fieldstone #8 at 852 SW Angus Court in Hermiston. The home...

Morrow County School District Announces Administrative Changes

The Morrow County School District recently received the last-minute resignation of David Norton, former principal of Riverside Jr/Sr High School. Due to the timing of...

Boardman Officials Take Steps to Ensure Drinking Water Safety

Officials at the city of Boardman announced steps they have taken to assure city residents that their drinking water is safe, meeting and exceeding...

Next Echo Market Set for July 16

The next Echo Market will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 on South Dupont Street. The nonprofit community market is...

Hermiston Lions Club Awards Scholarships to Local Students

The Hermiston Lions Club has awarded four $2,000 community service scholarships to to area students. To be considered for the scholarships, the student must be...

Umatilla County Health Launches Program to Test Well Water Quality

The Umatilla County Health Department (UCo Health) is launching a program intended to assist residents in selected areas of Umatilla County in obtaining free...