Chiawani Tops HHS, 41-12
The Chiawana Riverhawks handed the Hermiston Bulldogs their third straight loss Friday night in Pasco, 41-12.
Chiawana opened the scoring on its first possession when...
Round-Up Contestant Dies in Collision
A Pendleton Round-Up contestant was killed Thursday evening and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police...
J.D. Smith Retiring After More than 20 Years at Pendleton Center for the Arts
In almost every arts organization there is one person who has shaped the heart and soul of the mission. While the work of artists,...
Boardman Chamber to Host Chamber After 5 Event at SAGE Center
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is inviting business owners to the new monthly networking event, Chamber After 5, on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 5...
Sept. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported the 124th and 125th deaths in the county due to COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 124th death with COVID-19 is a 63-year-old...
Two Serious Horse Viruses Confirmed in Oregon, According to ODA
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) received six confirmed reports of West Nile Virus (WNV) diagnosed in Oregon horses in the past two weeks.
The...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate died on Sept. 14, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC).
Joshua Quentin Rennels died in the...
Morrow County Harvest Festival Seeks Vendors for Oct. 2 Event
Vendors interested in participating in the 2021 Morrow County Harvest Festival at the SAGE Center in Boardman have through this Sunday, Sept. 19 to...
Oregon Jobs Recovery Continues as Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9%
Oregon’s unemployment rate had another significant drop, from 5.2% in July to 4.9% in August.
Here's a few quick stats from the Oregon Employment Department:
...
Sept. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 63 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 63 new COVID-19 cases - up five from Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,016....
Slick Roads On the Way
Drivers should prepare now for the first significant rainfall of the season, which will lift oils and grime to the road surface causing slick...
City of Hermiston Offering 5-Week Civic Engagment Training
Rural Civic Engagement Training is coming to Hermiston this fall, helping residents better understand the way local government operates while empowering them to tackle...
More Mosquito pools, 1 Horse Detected with West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has been detected in 14 additional mosquito pools in Morrow County and a horse in Boardman, according to Oregon State University's...
Hermiston City Council Gets Insight into City’s Retail Prospects
Finding the right real estate for the right retailor is a little like trying to match two people up – sometimes you need a...
E. Oregon Economic Summit Moved to 2022 Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Eastern Oregon Economic Summit has been postponed until June 2022 due to the continued surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19 and to facilitate...
Sept. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported three more deaths in the county due to COVID-19 - the 121st, 122nd and 123rd.
Umatilla County’s 121st death with...
Pump Prices Edge Lower as Summer Driving Season Winds Down
With the busy summer driving season in the rearview mirror, drivers are seeing a little relief at the pumps.
Gasoline stocks remain impacted by Hurricane...
Umatilla Public Library Collecting School Supplies for Students
The Umatilla Public Library is hosting a back-to-school supplies drive during the month of September to help Umatilla School District students in need prepare...
EOVA to Host Regional Grants Program Workshop Sept. 28 & 29
This fall, the Eastern Oregon Visitor's Association (EOVA) will be launching its second regional grants program.
To help applicants prepare, EOVA is holding a two-part...
Sept. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 78 COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 78 new COVID-19 cases - down seven from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 14,005....
