Aquatic Center

City of Hermiston Gearing Up for Patriotic Pool Party on July 4

Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate our nation’s independence? Gather your clan and head to the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center on July 4...
Stolen Truck

Escapee from Youth Correctional Facility Spotted in Milton-Freewater

One of the teen-age escapees from a La Grande youth correctional facility was spotted recently in Milton-Freewater. Authorities are asking the public to be...
Glow Sticks

Boardman’s 5K Glow Run/Walk Set for Evening of July 3

Get your glow on and head to Boardman Marina Park Monday evening, July 3 for the Boardman Thunder 5K Glow Run/Walk. Whether you come as...
Fireworks

City of Boardman Gearing Up for Fourth of July Thunder

Independence Day is nearly upon us, and that means organizers are putting the finishing touches on the Boardman Thunder Fourth of July Celebration in...
Basketball Court

Boardman to Host 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on July 4

Boardman’s second annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will take place on Tuesday, July 4 during the Boardman Thunder Fourth of July Celebration. All...
Hermiston City Hall

Light Agenda for Tonight’s Hermiston City Council Meeting

The Hermiston City Council will consider a resolution to renew a franchise agreement as well as a contract to purchase new electric meters at...
Pool

Boardman Pool & Recreation Center to Open on Saturday

Sitting just north of SAGE Center and the new Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center on Olson Road, the Boardman Pool and Recreation...
Elk

Your Roadkill Dinner Will Have to Wait Until Jan. 1, 2019

A new law allowing the salvage of roadkilled deer and elk will not take effect until Jan. 1, 2019 at the latest. Salvaging roadkilled...
Big Top the Clown

Funfest to Feature Plenty of Entertainment for Everyone

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce has lined up a slew of entertainment throughout the day for the annual Funfest that takes place July 8...
Hermiston Fire Station

Hermiston Fire Tower Groundbreaking Takes Place June 29

Blue Mountain Community College will partner with Umatilla County Fire District #1 to break ground on a new fire training tower to support its...
River Point Farms Logo

Publication Puts Spotlight on River Point Farms’ Stefan Matheny

The online publication Onion Business has a great feature on Stefan Matheny, River Point Farm’s director of sales. The 33-year-old graduated from Heppner High School in...
Boardman Quilt Show

Boardman Quilt Group Prepares for 2017 Fall Quilt Show

Boardman Quilt Group members have just completed their 2017 Raffle Quilt and tickets are now on sale. The quilt will be exhibited for viewing and...
FFA Emblem

Weston-McEwen FFA Member Receives American FFA Degree

A graduate of Weston-McEwen High School and member of the high school’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) program will receive her American FFA Degree...
Rep. Greg Walden

Walden Calls for Better Broadband Connectivity in Rural Oregon

Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, called for action to expand broadband internet access in rural Oregon. During...
Basketball

BMCC Hires New Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Blue Mountain Community College has hired Osadonor “Oso” Esene as its new head men’s basketball coach, beginning July 1. Esene replaces Gavin Burt, who resigned...
Watermelons

Watermelon Festival Organizers Seeking Volunteers, Ideas

The Irrigon Watermelon Festival is set for Saturday, July 29, and organizers are looking for community participation, volunteers and fresh ideas. The next festival meeting...
Music

Zac Grooms to Give Free Concert in Boardman on June 26

Country singer Zac Grooms will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on June 26 at the...
Wildhorse Pow Wow

Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow Gets Under Way on June 30

Wildhorse Resort & Casino will provide more than $90,000 in cash and prizes at the 23rd annual Wildhorse Pow Wow June 30-July 2. Wildhorse expects...

OSP Seeks Help in Finding Escapees from La Grande Youth Facility

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public's help in finding two Oregon Youth Authority youths that escaped from the Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility...
Interstate 82 Near Kennewick

Hermiston Woman Killed in I-82 Crash Near Kennewick

An 18-year-old Hermiston woman died Monday when her car rolled down a steep ravine along Interstate 82 south of Kennewick. The Washington State Patrol said...