Annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival Gets Under Way on July 30
Irrigon’s annual Watermelon Festival is happening on Saturday, July 30 at Irrigon Marina Park.
The all-day event kicks off with breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30...
North Hermiston Residents Told to Evacuate Due to Gas Pipe Leak
A reported leak from a broken gas line near Highway 395 has resulted in the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) asking people near the...
Pendleton Crews to Begin Working at 6 a.m. to Limit Heat Exposure
Some work crews for the city of Pendleton will begin working at 6 a.m. because of high temperatures in the summer months.
These work weeks...
Good Shepherd Pilot Progam Aims to Increase Colon Cancer Awareness
A Good Shepherd Health Care System pilot program is under way with the aim of increasing both awareness of colon cancer and individual screening...
Domestic Violence Services Seeking New Executive Director
Domestic Violence Services, Inc. in Pendleton is looking to hire an executive director.
The executive director oversees staff and programs to ensure appropriate service delivery...
Suspects, Law Enforcement Exchange Gunfire During Pursuit in E. Oregon
Two Washington men are in custody and a third person remains at large following an incident in eastern Oregon on Sunday in which shots...
Umatilla Parks Department Offering Kayaking Class for Seniors
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department is offering the Seniors Intro to Kayaking course for individuals 55 years and older.
The classes, taught by a...
New 988 Crisis Intervention Service Launched in Oregon, Nationwide
By Lynne Terry
Oregonians in a mental health crisis have an easy new resource to get help: 988.
On Saturday, the new 988 Suicide and Crisis...
Parks Department Taking Registration for Upcoming Children’s Triathlon
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is registering youth ages 4-12 for the Kids Triathlon, set for Saturday, July 23 at the Hermiston Family...
Bus Catches Fire While Being Towed
A bus being towed Friday caught fire on Westland Road in Hermiston.
Crews from Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded around 10:09 a.m. to a...
Columbia Development Authority Special Board to Meet July 19
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Special Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m.
The public is welcome to join the meeting...
UCSO Seeks Help Identifying Next of Kin of Woman Found Dead
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating the next of kin of a woman found deceased near Ukiah.
On July...
Hermiston Little League Team Seeks Support for Championships
The Hermiston Little League 10/11/12 softball team will be heading to San Bernardino, Calif., for the Western Region Little League Championships, taking place July...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Summer Movies in the Park
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Movies in the Park series is under way in Butte Park. Here’s the upcoming schedule:
July 15...
80 Proof Ale to Perform Live at Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton
80 Proof Ale will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The county/rock band will take the stage...
Poachers Who Left Five Elk Dead Sentenced in Harney County
Sentencing is complete for two Hines residents involved in killing at least seven elk while shooting into the fleeing herd in December 2021.
The crime...
Safeway to Hold Job Fair Saturday
Safeway will be holding a job fair this Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all store locations.
Perks include health and...
DEQ Launches Tool to Improve Public Access to Water Quality Data
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released a new online tool that will give the public greater access to water quality monitoring data....
Friday is Last Day to Order Fence Pickets for Funland Playground
Friday is the last chance to order a personalized fence picket to be put up at the new Funland Playground.
Prices are $100 for an...
City of Pendleton Expands Water Assistance Program
The city of Pendleton has partnered with the Community Action Program East Central Oregon (CAPECO) to expand water assistance, effective immediately.
The Low-Income Household Water...
