Truck Driver Missing Since Tuesday Safe After Trek Through Snow
The La Grande man missing since Tuesday found his way back home after becoming stranded in snowy mountains.
Jacob Aaron Cartwright went missing on Tuesday...
Stanfield Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Umatilla National Forest
A Stanfield man died Thursday after his vehicle went off a forest road and into the North Fork John Day River.
According to the Oregon...
Police Searching for Trucker Last Seen in Pendleton on Tuesday
The Oregon State Police is assisting the Union County Search and Rescue team and Sheriff’s Office in locating a missing 22-year-old La Grande man...
State Agriculture Community Buzzing About Oregon Bee Project
Growers across Oregon are recognized for their bee-friendly practices. With over 200 specialty crops grown in a state already characterized by its rich diversity...
Prescription Medications, Opioids Can Be Dropped Off at HPD on Saturday
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced a collection site in Umatilla County for the disposal of excess opioid and prescription medications.
The announcement is part of...
U.S. Cellular Offering Giveaways for Customer Appreciation Celebration
U.S. Cellular in Hermiston is inviting the local community to this year’s Customer Appreciation Celebration today and tomorrow. The event runs from 10 a.m....
Governor to Visit Hermiston on Friday to Highlight Future Ready Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown will visit Eastern Oregon this week – including Hermiston – to highlight new investments and programs in the region that support...
VFW, American Legion to Hold Yard Sale at VFW Hall in Hermiston
VFW Post 4750 and American Legion Post 37 will hold a joint yard sale this Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29 at the VFW Hall...
Congressman Greg Walden on Opioid Crisis: “It Is Time for Us to Act”
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) said it is time to act in the fight against the opioid epidemic that kills as many as...
Inland Northwest Musicians to Hold Dinner Auction at Community Center
Inland Northwest Musicians will hold a dinner auction on Sunday, May 6 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The silent auction begins at 5 p.m., followed...
Legislative Committee Hears from Locals about Education Needs
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Student Success heard testimony on Wednesday from folks in and around the Hermiston area on what the state...
Bill to Protect Columbia and Snake River Dams Passes U.S. House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 3144, which would put a temporary “time-out” on further litigation against the federal hydrosystem...
Gasoline Demands at Record Highs
Demand for gasoline in the U.S. is surging to record highs, causing retail pump prices to climb. All 50 states are reporting weekly increases,...
Echo School District to Register Children for Kindergarten on May 10
The Echo School District will have its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 10 at 5 p.m. at Echo Elementary School in the kindergarten...
AYSO Soccer Registration Begins May 3 at Rocky Heights Elementary
AYSO Soccer will begin registration for the fall league on Thursday, May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rocky Heights Elementary School in...
Two BMCC Students Honored as Part of All-Oregon Academic Team
Two Blue Mountain Community College students were honored on Monday by
Gov. Kate Brown as exemplary community college students as part of the All-Oregon Academic...
Boardman Rec Center Putting on 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in May
The first annual Boardman Recreation Center 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 5 beginning at 8 a.m.
The cost to participate is...
BMCC Partners with Colby Community College for Vet Program
Blue Mountain Community College students interested in a career as a Veterinary Technology now have the pathway to do so thanks to an articulation...
Irrigon Medical Center to Introduce New Faces to the Community
The Irrigon Medical Center will host a meet-and-greet event tomorrow, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to introduce all the new faces...
Humorist Entertains UEC Members with Tales from Blight, Idaho
Umatilla Electric Cooperative members were treated to an evening of comedy Saturday night during the cooperative’s annual meeting thanks to a visit to Hermiston...
