Gas Prices Holding Steady
Retail gas prices are fairly flat as demand for gasoline dipped slightly and gas inventories showed small gains. For the week, the national average...
Hermiston Aquatic Center to Stay Open for Public Swim on Sept. 15
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will be open for public swimming on Saturday, Sept. 15.
The pool will be open for public swimming from 1:10...
Family Members of Hermiston Man Attacked by Giraffe in South Africa
The daughter and grandson of a Hermiston man were seriously injured recently after being attacked by a giraffe in South Africa.
According to several news...
Boardman City Council to Consider UEC Franchise Agreement on Sept. 18
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18.
The council will consider an ordinance for a franchise agreement with Umatilla Electric...
Austin Jenckes to Play Live at Wildhorse
Austin Jenckes will perform live tonight through Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country artist takes the stage at 9 p.m....
Commercial Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Crash on I-84 Near The Dalles
A commercial truck driver died in a fiery crash early this morning on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
The Oregon State Police are reporting that...
Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers During Round-Up
Beginning today, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will conduct enhanced patrols during the Pendleton Round-Up.
Patrols will continue through Saturday, Sept. 15.
“The Pendleton Round-Up is...
Hiker Rescued After Fall Down Mountain Near Bar M Ranch
A 36-year-old female, who was attending a retreat at the Bar M Ranch in the Blue Mountains on Saturday, was rescued after she fell...
Fishery Managers Closing Columbia River to All Salmon Fishing
With fall Chinook salmon returns to the Columbia River tracking well below preseason predictions, fishery managers announced on Tuesday the Columbia River from the...
Scramble Golf Tournament Set for Sept. 16 to Benefit Local Firefighter
The Big River Golf Course in Umatilla will host a benefit golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 16.
Proceeds from the 4-person scramble will benefit Umatilla...
Columbia-Snake Winter Navigation Lock Schedule Begins Sept. 15
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 15, recreational boaters can lock past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers almost any...
Health Foundation to Host Fundraiser at Nookies’ for Medical Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will offer Scholarship Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at Nookie’s in Hermiston.
Enjoy an...
Motorists Urged to Use Caution During Cycle Oregon Week
Motorists can expect to see 1,500 bicyclists on Eastern Oregon routes this week as Cycle Oregon continues its week-long event that started Saturday in...
Congressman to Examine Air Quality, Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced a hearing for Thursday, Sept. 13. The hearing will...
Large Crowd Turns Out to Celebrate Harkenrider Center Opening
More than 200 people showed up at Ridgeway Avenue on Saturday to celebrate Hermiston’s new senior center and to honor the public servant for...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet on Sept. 13 at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley,...
Bulldogs Come Back to Beat Bombers, 27-21, to Improve to 2-0
Senior quarterback Andrew James threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another as the Hermiston Bulldogs came from behind to beat the Richland Bombers,...
Public Invited to Meet the Three Candidates for Umatilla City Manager
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the city of Umatilla and the Umatilla City Council will co-host a public forum to introduce...
Hermiston Aquatic Center to Stay Open for Public Swim Sept. 8, 15
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will be open for public swimming on Saturday, Sept. 8 and again on Saturday, Sept. 15.
The pool will be...
Morrow County Libraries to Host Crafty Nights @ the Library Sept. 12
Crafty Nights @ the Library, a free craft program for adults offered by the Oregon Trail Library District, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 12...
