Switch to a Bike? Cost of Owning New Vehicle is Pricey, Says AAA
Owning and operating a new vehicle in 2017 costs an average of $8,469 per year or $706 per month according to AAA’s 2017 Your...
Computers Remain a Key Business Tool for Oregon Farms
Modern day farmers and ranchers increasingly rely on computers and other technological advances to help run their operations.
That’s especially true for those in Oregon....
Two Teenagers Cited for Several Graffiti Incidents in Hermiston
Two teenagers were arrested early Wednesday morning on graffiti-related charges.
Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston said a a Hermiston patrol corporal was on duty around 2:20...
Club 24 Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive in Hermiston Today
Club 24 in Hermiston is hosting a Red Cross blood drive today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact james.martinez@redcross.org...
One Year Later, A Look Back at a Tragedy in Hermiston
Just over a year has passed since the double murder-suicide took place in Hermiston involving a volunteer wrestling coach, a 14-year-old boy and another man.
The...
Blue Mountain’s Brian Howell Signs to Attend Four-Year College
Brian Howell, a pitcher for the Blue Mountain Community College baseball team, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his collegiate athletic...
Ribbon Cutting to Mark Opening of Early Learning Center in Boardman
The Neal Early Learning Center will celebrate its opening with a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m.
The new center in...
Stand-Up Comedy Set for Thursday at Wildhorse
Comedy Night takes place every Thursday at Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton with stand-up comedians performing at 8 p.m.
Comedian Travis Nelson will entertain Thursday,...
Umatilla County Fair – Connected
As guests, vendors, contestants and volunteers spent the week at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) for the new Umatilla County Fair and . . .
BMCC Volleyball Team Hosts Season Opener on Aug. 30
Blue Mountain Community College’s volleyball program is back on the court with three returning players and a host of new freshmen ready to take...
Mulvihill Attends National Association of Counties Meeting in Ohio
InterMountain Service District (IMESD)
Superintendent Dr. Mark Mulvihill recently attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) 82nd annual conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Mulvihill represented Umatilla County and gave a presentation on collaborative efforts in the county, in which he highlighted a variety...
Grid Kids Signups Set for Aug. 28-29
Signups will be held for the Hermiston Grid Kids football league Aug. 28-29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Elementary School.
The league is...
Boardman Pool & Rec Center to Host Basketball Fundraiser on Aug. 26
The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center will host the first annual Heart & Stroke Hoops for Heart basketball clinic benefit on Saturday, Aug. 26...
Eastern Oregon Traffic Slowing Down for Today’s Eclipse
Traffic on Eastern Oregon highways began to increase over the weekend as travelers head towards the zone of totality for the 2017 eclipse that occurs...
Wildhorse Foundation Announces Second-Quarter Grant Winners
The Wildhorse Foundation, a community benefit fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to support organizations in Northeastern Oregon...
Advice on Flea Control
The recent heat wave in Oregon is a reminder that the dog days of summer have arrived along with the potential for flea activity.
The Oregon...
Sheriff’s Office Cites or Warns 45 Drivers During Fair, Rodeo
Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office provided extra patrol during the Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo.
A total of 45 drivers were...
Umatilla County Fair Backyard BBQ Winners
A Hermiston husband-and-wife team took home top honors during the Umatilla County Fair's annual Backyard BBQ Contest.
Mike Simon, with his wife, Deannie Simon, who...
Hermiston Parks Department Has Part-Time Openings
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has a couple of part-time job opportunities in adult and youth sports they want you to know about:
Recreation...
Umatilla Invites Public to Attend Eclipse Party on Aug. 20
Umatilla is getting ready to have a party, a Path of ‘Almost’ Totality Tailgate party on Sunday, August 20th at the Umatilla Marina Park...
