Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC

A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting. A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...

Nearly $5 Million Going to Pendleton Airport for Runway Improvements

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Monday announced that airports in Pendleton, Corvallis and Klamath Falls will receive a combined nearly $17.5...

Arlington Show-N-Shine Car Show Set to Take Place July 30

The 2022 Arlington Show-N-Shine car show is set for this Saturday, July 30 at Earl Snell Memorial Park. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m....

Eastern Oregon Educators to Focus on School Security at August Summit

InterMountain ESD has collaborated with local law enforcement and regional school districts to host an event focusing on school security. IMESD serves districts in...

Many Drivers Hit the Road After Taking Potentially Impairing RX Meds

A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that half of drivers surveyed say they used one or more potentially impairing...

2022 West Winds Golf Tournament Now Taking Reservations

Registration is open for the 2022 West Winds Tournament, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28 at Marker 40 Golf Club in Boardman. The entry...

Columbia Development Authority to Meet in Pendleton on July 26

The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at the Nixyaawii Governance Center, 46411 Timine Way in Pendleton. The public...

National Weather Service Says This Week is Going to Be . . . HOT

This week will likely see the hottest temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service out of Pendleton. Hermiston is forecast to be...

Mirasol Family Health Center to Host Health Fair on July 23

Mirasol Family Health Center will hold a health fair on Saturday, July 23. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health...

Morrow County Waits for State Money to Help With Contaminated Water

By Alex Baumhardt It’s been more than two-and-a-half months since Mayra Colin found out the water coming from her kitchen tap in Boardman contained high...

Lower Crude Prices, Shrinking Demand Fuel Declines in Gas Prices

Gas prices are down for the fifth week in a row, with declines driven by lower crude oil prices and shrinking demand for gasoline...

Ukian School District Announces Laura Orr as New Superintendent

Ukiah School District has named longtime science teacher Laura Orr as new district superintendent. Over the past 18 years, Orr has taught science classes for...

Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in August

The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will celebrate its 100th anniversary during this year’s Morrow County Fair in Heppner. The rodeo takes place Aug. 19-20. More...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: July 17: John Joseph McKinley, 48, was arrested on the 300 block of W....
Meeting

Water Palooza Coming to Umatilla Marina Park on Saturday

The city of Umatilla is hosting Water Palooza on Saturday, July 23 at Umatilla Marina Park. The day of fun in the sun for the...

Author, Songwriter Eric Ode to Appear at Heppner City Park on July 25

The Heppner Library will sponsor a performance by Eric Ode on Monday, July 25 in Heppner City Park. Ode, who is an author, songwriter, poet...
Music

Jet City Players to Play Live at Wildhorse Sport Bar Friday & Saturday

The Jet City Players will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The Pacific Northwest band plays rock...

Gun Safety Measure Will Appear on Oregon Ballots in November

By Julia Shumway Oregonians will have the chance to decide in November whether the state should ban large ammunition magazines and require licenses for all...

Hermiston Man Arrested in Elgin, Faces Attempted Murder Charge

A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with attempted murder following Sunday’s pursuit in Union County where shots were exchanged between the...

No Injuries Reported Following Natural Gas Leak Near Umatilla

No injuries were reported after a natural gas leak near Umatilla forced approximately 16 residents to be evacuated Tuesday. On Tuesday at approximately 11:43 a.m....