Boardman Closing City Hall to Walk-In Customers to Combat COVID-19

The city of Boardman has decided to move to online and telephone services in all departments in an effort to combat the spread of...

Wildhorse Adjusting Event Schedule

In recognition of recommended restrictions on events, gatherings and social distancing, the Wildhorse Resort & Casino has made changes to its upcoming schedule, including...
Wildhorse Cineplex

Wildhorse Showing Classic Films

Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cineplex is showing classic movies every Wednesday. The cinema shows classic films each Wednesday at noon for $5 and the price...

Good Shepherd Limiting Visitor Access Due to Coronavirus

Good Shepherd Health Care System is limiting visiting hours in light of the continued spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Good Shepherd officials are...
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ODFW Canceling Upcoming Education Classes, Activities, Clinics

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is canceling hunter education classes, field days, clinics, outdoor skills workshops, angler education trainings, Family Fishing...
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AAA Offers Travel Advice in Light of Growing Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a rapidly changing situation, with developments changing hour by hour and the Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider...
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LOC to Host Local Government Conference in Hermiston on April 24

The League of Oregon Cities Local Government Spring Conference will take place on Friday, April 24 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center,...
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Boardman Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays

The Boardman Senior Center serves lunch every Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The cost is $4 for those 55 and over, and $5 for...

Today’s Non-Coronavirus News: BMCC’s Baker Notches 100th Win

The Timberwolves’ 5-2 win over Grays Harbor College at home on March 1 didn’t just improve Blue Mountain Community College baseball’s record to 4-4,...

Coronavirus Update: K-12 Schools to Close; BMCC to Stay Open Online

All Oregon K-12 schools will be forced to close beginning Monday through the end of March, as ordered Thursday night by Gov. Kate Brown. The...
Hermiston City Hall

Hermiston Officials Suspending Certain Activities Due to Coronavirus

The city of Hermiston is suspending certain activities at the public library as well as taking other actions in response to the increasing infection...
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First Christian Church to Host Free Open Table Lunch on Monday

The First Christian Church in Hermiston will host an open table meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, March 16. The meal is...

Column: Regulations Block Recovery

By Patricia Maier What was most prevalent about the recent meeting on flood recovery at the Pendleton Convention Center, which was organized by Sen. Ron...
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Umatilla Sage Riders to Hold Tack Swap, Chili Feed on Saturday

The Umatilla Sage Riders are holding the 2020 Tack Swap and Chili Feed this Saturday, March 14 at 81907 N. Highway 395 in Hermiston. The...
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Professional and High School Artists Sought for Hermiston Art Festival

The Hermiston Downtown District is seeking professional and Hermiston High School student artists who would like to participate in the 2020 Hermiston Art Festival,...
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BMCC Powwow Canceled

The annual Powwow at Blue Mountain Community College set for tonight has been canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Governor Bans Large Public Gatherings for Four Weeks

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered a ban on public gatherings of more than 250 people due to the concerns of the growing coronavirus...

Oregon East Symphony Performances Canceled Due to Coronavirus Fears

Oregon East Symphony has canceled the Winter Moons concerts scheduled for Saturday, March 14 in Pendleton and Sunday, March 15 in Hermiston due to...
Hermiston School District

Hermiston School District Announces Pair of Administrative Changes

Hermiston Schools Superintendent Dr. Tricia Mooney is announcing administrative changes, effective July 1. Highland Hills Elementary Principal Jake Bacon will move to the district office...

CDC Awards $7.3 Million to Oregon to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) awarded nearly $7.3 million to the state of Oregon to...