Poor Weather Delays ODOT’s Completion of Work on Highway 11
Due to poor weather conditions earlier this month, the Oregon Department of Transportation says the work on Highway 11 will continue to impact motorists...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted a recap on Facebook of their activities over the weekend. Here’s a rundown of what kept them busy:
Took...
Irrigon Library Friends Selling Fudge
Friends of the Irrigon Library are holding a fudge sale, with orders to be delivered the week of Nov. 26.
Prices are $10 a pound...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Nov. 15
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Most Small-Town Candidates Were Assured Victory Simply by Filing
People are often encouraged to get involved in their community in one fashion or another. Many choose to belong to service clubs or volunteer...
River Operators Increase Flows to Welcome Returning Chum Salmon
Sometimes being underwater is a good thing, especially for Columbia River salmon nests, called redds. This fall, federal agencies are increasing Columbia River flows...
Christmas Coming Early to Umatilla Museum During Fundraising Event
The Umatilla Museum will hold its first annual Christmas at the Museum fundraising event on Friday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Admission is...
Hermiston Chamber to Hold Networking Event on Wednesday
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 14 celebrating the merging of Universal Realty and KD & Associates...
Guitarist Doyle Dykes to Perform Free Concert at Living Faith Church
Living Faith Church in Hermiston will host guitarist Doyle Dykes in a free concert this Sunday, Nov. 11. Performances are at 8:30 and 10:45...
SAGE Center in Boardman to Host Family Event on Saturday, Nov. 10
The next SAGE Saturday event is set for Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in...
BMCC to Serve Up Breakfast on Friday for Military Veterans and Families
The Associated Student Government of Blue Mountain Community College will host the fourth annual Veteran’s Breakfast for military veterans and their families at the...
Boardman City Council Approves Liquor License for Ordnance Cider
The Boardman City Council approved a new liquor license for Ordnance Cider, LLC. Owner Craig Coleman currently holds a liquor license in Boardman for...
Despite Analysts’ Expectations, Gasoline Prices Down from Week Ago
Lower crude oil prices, declining demand for gasoline and falling wholesale gas prices are putting downward pressure on pump prices. For the week, the...
Davis, Murdock Hold On To Seats
A pair of incumbents fended off challengers as incumbent Hermiston Councilor Lori Davis and incumbent Umatilla County Commissioner George Murdock won re-election Tuesday night.
Davis...
Pendleton Prison Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Gary Schurgin, died on Sunday.
Schurgin was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton and...
Family Health Associates to Hold Open House Today at New Location
Family Health Associates will hold an open house on today, Nov. 13, to celebrate the opening of their new location in Umatilla. The event...
Children’s Rodeo Receives Donation
The InterMountain Education Service District received a $4,000 donation the Let’er Buck Room to the Children’s Rodeo.
“We greatly appreciate the continued generosity and support...
Boardman Council Meets Tonight
The Boardman City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Boardman City Hall.
The council go over the September and October financial reports as...
45th Annual Hermiston Farm Fair Takes Place Nov. 28-30 at EOTEC
The 45th annual Farm Fair Ag and Trade Show is set for Nov. 28-30 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center in Hermiston.
The...
Chamber to Host Veterans Day Breakfast at Community Center
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a free Veterans Day breakfast and celebration on Friday, Nov. 9 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415...
