Hermiston Parks Department Offering Portland Road, Blazer Game

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is inviting teens ages 13-17 to come along on a road trip to Portland on Saturday, March 9. The...
Umatilla County Sheriff Patrols

Sheriff’s Deputy Interrupts Man Attempting to Burglarize Business

A Washington man was caught in the act of allegedly trying to burglarize a Umatilla business on Friday. A Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded...

HPD Weekend Activity Report

Here’s a rundown of Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday. According to HPD Cpt. Travis Eynon, these are...

Winter Has a Late-Season Blast

What had been a warm and wet winter turned cold and snowy Monday as a low pressure system descended onto the Lower Columbia Basin...

Boardman Council Meets Tuesday

The Boardman City Council will meet at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The council consider a pair of resolutions...

Me and My Prince Ball Seeking Sponsors for 2019 Dance

The Me and My Prince Ball's committee of Girl Scout volunteers is seeking sponsors for the 15th annual father-daughter dance that will be held...
Basketball Court

Hermiston Parks Department Offering Family Road Trip to Blazer Game

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Family Trail Blazer Game and Court of Dreams Clinic event on Saturday, March 9 when...
Hermiston Conference Center

Hermiston Parks Department Offering Parents a Night Out on Feb. 15

Parents, if you’d like to plan a night out in the near future and are interested in inexpensive, safe child care for ages 8-14,...

Hermiston Police Charge 2 with Burglary, Theft, Drug Charges

Two people were arrested Friday following an investigation into a burglary and thefts that took place in December. Hermiston Police Department officers were notified on...
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Small Business Development Center Director to Retire on March 31

Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Carol Frink has announced her retirement. Her last day is set for March 31. Frink...
State Sen. Bill Hansell

BMCC, Pendleton Chamber Offer Videoconferences with Legislators

Blue Mountain Community College and the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to host twice-monthly videoconferences with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep....

Hermiston Education Foundation Fundraiser Set for Saturday

The Hermiston Education Foundation’s 10th annual Crab and Beef Dinner and Auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Eastern Oregon Trade...

Hermiston Parks Department Offering ‘Insanity’ Fitness Program

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering HIGH Fitness aerobics and Insanity workout classes now through February for ages 14 and older. All...

Boardman to Honor Its Tops Citizens at Annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 15

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will recognize the many residents who contribute their time and demonstrate their support for the city at the 29th...

Apply for Spring Bear Hunt By Feb. 10

The deadline for hunters to apply for a spring bear hunt in Oregon is Feb. 10, including the S.W. Oregon tag which is now...

Boardman Fire Corps Fundraiser for Adults Set for Thursday, Friday

The Boardman Fire Corps is hosting a Parents’ Night Out Fundraiser for adults only on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, Feb. 1 at the...

Oregon Gasoline Prices Slip While National Average Slightly Higher

Gas prices are increasing in nearly half of the states this week, sending the national average for regular slightly higher. For the week, the...
SAR Training

County Search and Rescue Volunteers Honored During Annual Banquet

Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) held their annual awards and recognition banquet recently at the sheriff’s office in Pendleton. Volunteer Julie Hendren...

Boardman Fire Department Offering Life-Saving Class on Feb. 1

The Boardman Fire Department will present Heartsaver, a CPR, AED and first aid class, on Friday, Feb. 1 at the Blue Mountain Community College...

Fair Board Picks 2019 Theme, Honors Volunteers During Appreciation Dinner

The Umatilla County Fair Board announced its 2019 fair theme, honored volunteers and named the new fair court during the annual Appreciation Dinner held...