Freezing temp tips to stay warm, save on heating bills

HERMISTON, Ore.-A deadly winter storm continues to grip a large swath of the country, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. At least 18 deaths have...

Hermiston Unified Basketball: A Celebration of school and community inclusion

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School’s Unified Basketball team took the court against Grandview in a gym full of students, staff, family, and community members for...

Photo Gallery: Stanfield vs. Ione/Arlington Girls Basketball

STANFIELD, Ore.-The Stanfield Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a dominant 71-18 non-league win over Ione/Arlington on January 22. The Tigers improved to 12-4 overall...

Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Opens Spring 2026 Grant Cycle to Support the Health...

HERMISTON, OR – The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) is accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Grant Cycle, supporting nonprofit organizations that serve...

Pendleton Council tables decision on next Essential Air Contract

PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton City Council decided to table a decision on the selection of the City’s next Essential Air Service (EAS) carrier at its...

Dorran to serve on Statewide Data Center Advisory Committee

SALEM, Ore.-Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the formation of a statewide Data Center Advisory Committee on January 20. “As our state faces rapid growth of...

Hermiston Updating its Transportation System Plan

HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), and residents are invited to learn more about...

Hermiston’s Annual Peace March Honors Legacy of Dr. King

HERMISTON, Ore.-Despite near freezing temperatures, the Hermiston community came out to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with the annual Peace...

Hermiston, Umatilla partner on Internet Needs Study

HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents and business owners in both Hermiston and Umatilla have the opportunity to participate in a study to assess the need for broadband...

Boats burn, sink in Umatilla Marina

UMATILLA, Ore.-Three boats burned and sank in the Umatilla Marina during a two-alarm fire on the morning of January 19. Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District...

Free Pregnancy and Birth Classes start Jan. 21 at Good Shepherd

HERMISTON, Ore.-A series of free monthly pregnancy and birth classes starts January 21, and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Centers...

Celebrate National Blood Donor Month with a Lifesaving Donation

HERMISTON, Ore.-January is National Blood Donor Month, a reminder of the opportunity everyone has to make the lifesaving decision to donate. Blood Donor Month was...

Alaska offering new nonstop flights out of Tri-Cities

PASCO, Wash.-It will be a little easier for travelers in the Northwest to fly directly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to some desired locations this...

Photo Gallery: Umatilla vs. Riverside Basketball

UMATILLA, Ore.-The Umatilla High School Varsity boys and girls basketball teams split their games with Riverside in 3A-6 Eastern Oregon League action from Umatilla...

Boardman launches outreach program to connect residents, City officials

BOARDMAN, Ore.-A new community outreach program aims to make it easier for Boardman residents to connect with City officials. Boardman Connects-Community Conversations is a chance...

Annual Light Up A Life fundraiser to honor, remember loved ones concludes

HERMISTON, Ore.-The 37th Annual Light Up A Life Fundraiser in support of Vange John Memorial Hospice recently concluded with an ornament pickup and the...

Contractor approved for safety upgrades, replacement of Irrigon Jr/Sr High School

MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-A contractor for safety upgrades and the replacement of Irrigon Jr/Sr High School has been approved. The Morrow County School District (MCSD) Board...

Applications for Amazon’s Eastern Oregon Community Fund Now Open

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Applications for Amazon’s sixth Eastern Oregon Community Fund are now open, with $175,000 in grants available for community-driven projects in Morrow and...

Suspect in shooting death of Hermiston teen arrested

HERMISTON, Ore.-A teenager from Hermiston has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Cristian Lucas Juan De Dios on January 9. Hermiston Police responded...

Hermiston Adjusts Water and Sewer Rates

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2401, which adjusts water and sewer rates, as well as how industrial sewer customers are billed,...