Expect Delays on Highway 207 for Chip Seal Work Starting June 5
The Oregon Department of Transportation starting June 5 will be chip sealing 41 miles of the Heppner–Spray Highway (Highway 207C). The project will run...
After Postponement, Districts to Spray for Mosquitoes This Evening
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Oversized Load Traveling Through Eastern Oregon Beginning Mid-May
The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes starting June 5 and continuing through mid-June on...
First Christian Church to Host Free Open Table Lunch Each Monday
The First Christian Church in Hermiston hosts an open table meal at 11 a.m. each Monday.
The meal is free to anyone in need. The...
Umatilla Museum Hosting Open House on Friday & Saturday
The Umatilla Museum is hosting an open house event tomorrow and Saturday, May 26-27.
The museum features exhibits about local history, including a Native American...
Yarn Crafters Invited to ‘Knit in Public’ at McKenzie Park on June 10
Knitters, crocheters, and all yarn crafters are invited to get together to celebrate “Knit in Public Day” on Saturday, June 10, at McKenzie Park...
Irrigon Title 1 Educational Assistant Receives Crystal Apple Award
The InterMountain Education Service District recently recognized Irrigon Elementary School Title 1 educational assistant Debbie White with the Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Award.
Prior...
Artists Encouraged to Enter Work in 2023 Hermiston Art Festival
Hermiston Downtown District is calling all professional artists 18 and older and K-12 students throughout the region to take part in the 2023 Hermiston...
Control Districts to Conduct Aerial Spray for Mosquitoes Today
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Woman Rescued After Being Swept Away by Current in Walla Walla River
A woman was rescued Sunday after being caught in a current of the Walla Walla River.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dispatch Center received...
Educators, School Employees Honored with Crystal Apple Awards
A dozen educators/school district employees from Morrow County and west Umatilla County were recognized with 2023 Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Awards.
The InterMountain Education...
American Legion Hosting Memorial Day Ceremony at Hermiston Cemetery
American Legion Post No. 37 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Also, Post Cmdr. Aaron Wetterling said the Avenue of Flags...
Echo Car Show Set for This Weekend
The Echo Car Show revs up this weekend.
Vehicle check-in is Saturday, May 27, 8 a.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m.
In addition to the vehicle displays,...
Chris Egar Band to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Chris Egar Band will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The blues band will take the...
Pendleton Center for the Arts to Exhibit Work of Four Artists June 1-30
Judith Baumann is well-known as the Master Printer for Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, where she collaborates with artists from across the country...
Pioneer Relief Nursery Hosting Annual Ladies’ Night Out Fundraiser
Pioneer Relief Nursery in Pendleton is hosting the fifth annual Ladies’ Night Out fundraiser this Friday, May 26 at the Pendleton Convention Center.
The event...
Umatilla Chamber Hosting Job Fair at Umatilla High on Wednesday
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce will host the Umatilla Job Fair tomorrow, May 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Umatilla High School, 1400...
Dough Cookies Owner Reopens Doors After Briefly Closing
In the brief time Dough Cookies in Hermiston shut its doors, owner Steph Thompson realized she wasn’t quite ready to let go.
She used to...
Chase Leads to Arrest of Boardman Man on Theft, Burglary Charges
A Boardman man faces multiple charges, including theft and burglary, in connection to a theft of items from Easterday Dairy in Boardman.
The Morrow County...
Good Shepherd Hosting Training Session on Suicide Warning Signs
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free Gatekeeper training session tomorrow, May 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hermiston campus,...
