Boardman Council Meets Tonight

The Boardman City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Boardman City Hall. The council will hear a presentation on the proposed Oregon State...
Wildhorse Cineplex

Wildhorse Cineplex Showing Classic Films

Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cineplex is showing classic movies every Wednesday. The cinema shows classic films each Wednesday at noon for $5 and the price...
Hay Baler

Man Dies in Farming Accident

A freak farming accident has led to the death of a 35-year-old man, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office responded to...
Hermiston School District

District’s Homebuilder Program Could Serve as National Model

The Hermiston School District’s Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program (CBSHP) is being considered as a program model to follow at the national level. Alicia George,...
Thermometer

Take Precautions to Avoid Danger in Extremely Hot Weather

Water management and recreation officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District urge people to keep safety in mind while enjoying outdoor...
Total Solar Eclipse

Umatilla Plans Eclipse Tailgate Party

The public is invited to attend Oregon’s only Path of “Almost” Totality Tailgate Party at Umatilla Marina Park. The fun begins at 11 a.m....
Music

Buttercreek Boys to Play Free Concert Tonight in Irrigon

The Buttercreek Boys will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7p.m. on tonight at the Irrigon Marina Park. The Buttercreek...
Precision Irrigated Ag Center Opening

BMCC Officially Opens Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Thanks to the efforts of Blue Mountain Community College and a host of others, the grand...
Flag Football

Parks Department Offering Youth, Adult Sports Leagues

Registration is now open for fall youth and adult volleyball and flag football leagues available through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department. Here’s the...
Salmon

Fall Salmon Seasons Kick Off Aug. 1 with Mixed Forecasts

The popular Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River opens on Tuesday, Aug. 1 with a mixed forecast for Chinook, coho and...
Good Shepherd Health Care System

Good Shepherd Announces Addition of New Pediatrician

With the start of school looming in the near future parents are beginning to be inundated with back to school shopping ads for school...
Golf

Pregnancy Care Services to Host Annual Golf Fundraiser in August

Pregnancy Care Services will present their 15th annual Golf “Fore” Life four-person scramble tournament on Saturday, August 26 at Echo Hills Golf Course. Entry fees,...
Theater Curtain

Parks Department Offering Theater Classes for Young People

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a great opportunity for youth to learn the basics of theater and gain confidence and friends...
Lifejacket

Hermiston Aquatic Center to Host Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Course

The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is gearing up now for next summer’s lifeguard coverage by offering an American Red Cross lifeguard/CPR/first aid course next...
Film

Irrigon’s Lady Knights to Host Free Movie at High School on Friday

The Lady Knights soccer team of Irrigon Junior/Senior High School will host a free outdoor movie night this Friday, July 28 on the high...
Frank Harkendrider

Frank Harkenrider: A Salute to “Hermiston’s Greatest Cheerleader”

Frank Harkenrider, who dedicated for more than a half a century in public service to his beloved hometown of Hermiston, died Monday at the...
Home Care

Good Shepherd Launches Personal Home Caregiving Services

In her book, No Place Like Home, Karen Buhler-Wilkerson, PhD, RN, FAAN, writes, “The earliest US efforts to care for the sick at home...
Ag Service District Meeting

Ag Leaders Seek Service District to Secure Additional Funding

The Oregon State University Extension Service will ask local taxpayers to become part of its ongoing funding source by creating a service district in...
Pivot Irrigation

BMCC to Host Opening for Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center

Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) will host a grand opening celebration for its new Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center on Thursday. The event will get under...
Hermiston School District

School Board Selects Tricia Mooney as Interim Superintendent

The Hermiston School Board unanimously voted to select Tricia Mooney as the interim superintendent for the next 12-18 months. Mooney will fill the role while Dr....