Hermiston’s Annual Peace March Honors Legacy of Dr. King

HERMISTON, Ore.-Despite near freezing temperatures, the Hermiston community came out to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with the annual Peace...

Hermiston, Umatilla partner on Internet Needs Study

HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents and business owners in both Hermiston and Umatilla have the opportunity to participate in a study to assess the need for broadband...

Boats burn, sink in Umatilla Marina

UMATILLA, Ore.-Three boats burned and sank in the Umatilla Marina during a two-alarm fire on the morning of January 19. Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District...

Free Pregnancy and Birth Classes start Jan. 21 at Good Shepherd

HERMISTON, Ore.-A series of free monthly pregnancy and birth classes starts January 21, and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Centers...

Celebrate National Blood Donor Month with a Lifesaving Donation

HERMISTON, Ore.-January is National Blood Donor Month, a reminder of the opportunity everyone has to make the lifesaving decision to donate. Blood Donor Month was...

Alaska offering new nonstop flights out of Tri-Cities

PASCO, Wash.-It will be a little easier for travelers in the Northwest to fly directly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to some desired locations this...

Photo Gallery: Umatilla vs. Riverside Basketball

UMATILLA, Ore.-The Umatilla High School Varsity boys and girls basketball teams split their games with Riverside in 3A-6 Eastern Oregon League action from Umatilla...

Boardman launches outreach program to connect residents, City officials

BOARDMAN, Ore.-A new community outreach program aims to make it easier for Boardman residents to connect with City officials. Boardman Connects-Community Conversations is a chance...

Annual Light Up A Life fundraiser to honor, remember loved ones concludes

HERMISTON, Ore.-The 37th Annual Light Up A Life Fundraiser in support of Vange John Memorial Hospice recently concluded with an ornament pickup and the...

Contractor approved for safety upgrades, replacement of Irrigon Jr/Sr High School

MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-A contractor for safety upgrades and the replacement of Irrigon Jr/Sr High School has been approved. The Morrow County School District (MCSD) Board...

Applications for Amazon’s Eastern Oregon Community Fund Now Open

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Applications for Amazon’s sixth Eastern Oregon Community Fund are now open, with $175,000 in grants available for community-driven projects in Morrow and...

Suspect in shooting death of Hermiston teen arrested

HERMISTON, Ore.-A teenager from Hermiston has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Cristian Lucas Juan De Dios on January 9. Hermiston Police responded...

Hermiston Adjusts Water and Sewer Rates

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2401, which adjusts water and sewer rates, as well as how industrial sewer customers are billed,...

Hermiston Girls Bowling Falls to Kennewick

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Girls Bowling team took on Kennewick on January 8. The Bulldogs handed Kennewick their only loss of the year earlier this season,...

Boardman Chamber CEO Earns Institute for Organization Management Graduate Recognition

BOARDMAN, Ore.-Boardman Chamber of Commerce CEO Torrie Ann Philippi-Griggs recently earned Institute for Organization Management (IOM) Graduate Recognition. The professional development program of the U.S....

Good Shepherd to host free Podiatry Seminar January 14

HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd will host a free Podiatry Seminar on January 14 in Hermiston. Podiatry: Foot and Ankle Care presented by Podiatrist Kyle Duncan, DPM,...
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Housing, Construction Permits Spur Hermiston’s 2025 Economic Growth

HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston experienced continued economic growth and development in 2025, fueled by sustained investments in housing, commercial development and infrastructure. “Hermiston’s housing...

Photo Gallery: Hermiston Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Kennewick

HERMISTON, Ore.-It was a tough night for the hometown Bulldogs, as both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams dropped Mid-Columbia Conference games to...

Umatilla SD, Energy Trust of Oregon Team Up for Energy Efficiency

UMATILLA, Ore.-Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit serving customers and communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington with clean energy solutions and savings. The...

Community Vigil Planned in Echo for Victims of Helicopter Crash

ECHO, Ore.-A vigil for the four people from Eastern Oregon killed in a helicopter crash on January 2 is planned for Friday, January 9,...