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ODOT Presenting Online Open House

Motorists who travel Interstates 84 or 82 in Eastern Oregon and would like to learn what safety enhancements the Oregon Department of Transportation is...

Irrigon Residents Encouraged to Get Rid of Old Cars – At No Cost

The city of Irrigon has a great suggestion for residents who want to get rid of unwanted vehicles at no cost – and you’ll...

West Nile Virus Detected in County

Umatilla County officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in three mosquito samples trapped in Umatilla County. The mosquitoes were captured the week...
Music

98% Angels to Perform Free Concert on Monday at Irrigon Marina Park

The singing duo 98% Angels will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on July 2 at...

Walden Helps Secure $1 Million Federal Payment to Umatilla County

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) applauded $36.9 million in funding under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to support essential...
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Catholic Church Serving Free Lunch on Friday

Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston is hosting an open table meal at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 29. The meals are free,...

Umatilla’s Bob Lorence Named Administrator of the Year

The Oregon Small Schools Association has announced Bob Lorence as its 2018 Administrator of the Year. Lorence is the principal of Umatilla High School, a...

Bees are Buzzing Again and Oregon Has Plan to Keep Them Healthy

National Pollinator Week (June 18-24) in Oregon was a huge success in 2018, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, with over 20 events...
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SAGE Center Showing “Frozen’ On Free Movie Fridays on June 29

The SAGE Center in Boardman will host its weekly Free Movie Fridays on Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. This Friday will feature Frozen. Upcoming...
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Parks Department Announces Date for Annual Dust Devils Youth Clinic

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the date for the annual Dust Devils Youth Baseball Clinic, hosted by the Tri-City Dust Devils...
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Good Shepherd Hospital Offering Trio of Life-Saving Courses in July

Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering three lifesaving technique classes in July. All are taught according to American Heart Association guidelines. The CPR/AED Class...

Boardman Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident on Sunday

A Boardman man died Sunday from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 74. According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded around...

ODOT Making Progress on Several Key Area Highway Projects

The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting progress on several key highway improvement projects in Eastern Oregon. Eastern Oregon travelers are reminded to watch for...

Hermiston Council Clears Way for City to Receive Street Upgrade Funding

The Hermiston City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night approving an intergovernmental agreement with the state transportation department that will ultimately fund up...

Boardman Gearing Up for Annual Thunder Fourth of July Celebration

The city of Boardman is gearing up for this year’s Boardman Thunder Fourth of July Celebration in Marina Park. The event is free for...

Burglary Suspect in Custody

Hermiston Police Department officers arrested a Hermiston man on Thursday who is suspected of burglarizing a downtown business. Hermiston police received a report on Tuesday...
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Report of a Bomb Threat Forces Walmart to Evacuate Store on Friday

The Walmart store in Hermiston was evacuated for short time on Friday after a report of a bomb threat. The Hermiston Police Department responded just...
Music

Bobby & Faith to Give Free Concert at Boardman Marina Park Tonight

Acoustic duo Bobby & Faith will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. tonight at the Boardman...

2018 Proving to Be Big Year for EOT

Saturday was a big day in what has been a big year for Eastern Oregon Telecom. To celebrate its new location, EOT held an open...

Register Now for City of Boardman’s Fourth of July 5K, 10K Run/Walk

The 2018 Boardman Thunder Fourth of July Celebration will get off to a colorful start Wednesday morning, July 4 with the 5K and 10K...