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Grand Opening for New Irrigon Chamber Set for Thursday

The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the new Irrigon Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center this Thursday, Sept. 30 from...

Legislature Passes Redistricting Bill; District 57 to Expand in Size

On Monday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed SB 882, which reappropriated Oregon’s legislative districts. The end result for District 57 is that it gained...

Sept. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 169 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 169 new COVID-19 cases - up 69 from Monday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 13,275....

OSP Seeking Information About Injured Elk Hunter Found Saturday

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is seeking help from the public regarding a severely injured hunter who was found Saturday in Sherman County. On Sept....

UEC Member Takes Advantage of Rebates to Invest in Energy Efficiency

Dan Schoenfelder, a Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) member south of Hermiston, is a prime example of someone who believes in investing in energy efficiency. Dan took...

Sept. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 100 new COVID-19 cases - up eight from Friday's total. Today's new cases - which includes new cases reported Friday...

UEC Celebrating National Cooperative Month with Special Events

Umatilla Electric Cooperative is celebrating National Cooperative Month in October with events and activities. In appreciation of its members, UEC will provide boxed lunches to...

Poachers Paying the Price in Oregon

Poachers are paying the price for their crimes. Three recent court cases reflect the harshness with which Oregonians view wildlife crimes. All three cases...

Richland Bombs Bulldogs. 48-0

The Hermiston Bulldogs struggled on both sides of the ball Friday night in a 48-0 home loss to the Richland Bombers. Richland put up 14...

Sept. 24: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths

Umatilla County Health today reported two more residents has died from COVID-19 - the 128th and 129th deaths in the county due to the...
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Cool Desert Nights Car, Motorcycle Show Set for Richland Sept. 30-Oct. 3

The 2021 Cool Desert Nights Car & Motorcycle Show, hosted by the West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for Sept. 30 through...

Hermiston Altrusa Accepting Scholarship Applications

Altrusa International of Hermiston is now accepting applications for a $3,500 scholarship. The Altrusa Foundation Scholarship is for those seeking to gain or upgrade job...

Sept. 23: Oregon Health Authority Reports 127th COVID-19 Death

The 127th Umatilla County resident has died from COVID-19, the Oregon Health Authority reported on Friday. No additional details are yet available. The OHA also reported...

Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...

Heritage Station Museum Celebrating Fall with Heritage Harvest

Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton is celebrating fall this Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Heritage Harvest event from 12 to 3 p.m. Fun fall activities...

Did You Ever Want to Touch a Truck? You Can in Umatilla on Sept....

The city of Umatilla is hosting its second annual free Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday, Sept. 25 at Umatilla Marina Park. Families are invited to the...

Columbia Development Authority to Meet Via Zoom on Sept. 30

The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Board will meet on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions the CDA has decided to meet via...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Sept. 20: Brian Harold Seelye, 33, was arrested on the 900 block of N.W. Stockton Avenue...

Boardman Chamber to Host Chamber After 5 Event at SAGE Center Sept. 23

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is inviting business owners to the new monthly networking event, Chamber After 5, on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 5...

City of Hermiston Accepting Applications to Serve on Library Board

The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to serve on the Library Board. Board members are advocates for the library within the greater Hermiston community,...