Rocky Heights Student to Perform Musical March 10

Third graders from Rocky Heights Elementary School will perform The American Dream Musical on March 10. The performances will take place at 9 a.m. and...
School Bond Talk

District Pitches $104 Million Bond Measure

Hermiston voters will be asked in May to approve a $104 million bond measure to help alleviate school overcrowding. Hermiston School District officials outlined the...

Irrigon Proud Anniversary Parade Set for Feb. 25

Irrigon will celebrate its 60th anniversary as an incorporated city with an “Irrigon Proud” parade on Saturday, Feb. 25. The activities get under way at...
Big Snow

Stats Prove It: It's Been a Really, Really Cold Winter

Think this winter has been a cold one? Well, you’re right. In fact, it’s been one of the coldest winters in the past 87...

HPD Recruting Volunteer Reserve Officers

The Hermiston Police Department is currently recruiting for volunteer reserve police officers. A reserve officer functions in much the same way as a full...

District to Host College & Career Family Night

The Hermiston School District will host a K-8 College & Career Family Night on Thursday, Feb. 16. The event will be from 5 to 7...

Girls Scouts Lend a Hand to Those with PAWS

When the girls in Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Troop 51413 sat down to choose a community project to go along with...

No DUII Arrests During Super Bowl Patrols

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office made no DUII arrests during its enhanced patrols before and after the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. Deputies had contact...

Hard Winter Results in More Wildlife on the Road

Eastern and Central Oregon’s harsh winter season has not only resulted in more snow and ice on the roadway, but it has also contributed...

Boardman Council to Hold Special Meeting Feb. 21

The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21 to discuss the city's Waste Water Master Plan with the city engineers. The...
Farm and Tractor

Falling Expenses Boost Oregon's Net Farm Income

Oregon farmers and ranchers generally have seen a better bottom line in their balance sheet thanks to steady agricultural production and prices combined with...

Nominations Sought for Crystal Apple Awards

Nominations for the 2017 Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Awards are now open. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding individuals in the...

Winter Travel Requires Caution Around Snow Plows

Few people will argue that this winter in Eastern Oregon is more severe than recent memory, with back to back snow storms, sub-zero temperatures,...
Hermiston Conference Center

Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for Feb. 28

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The guest speaker will be Hermiston School District...
Wildhorse Resort & Casino Logo

Wildhorse Raises Funds for Veterans

For the fifth consecutive year, Wildhorse Resort & Casino donated the funds of their Red Zone Raffle to a veteran organization. This year, the...

Ag, Employer Resource Fair Set for March 8

Latino Business Network will hold the fourth annual Community Agricultural Workers and Employers Resource Fair in March in Hermiston. The event will be held on...

Fair Hands Out Honors at Appreciation Dinner

The Umatilla County Fair held its Appreciation Dinner recently and unveiled “New Faces, New Places & Old Friends” as the theme for the 2017...

Gas Prices Hold Steady Due to Decreased Demand

Retail gas prices are holding fairly steady. For the week, the national average remains at $2.27 a gallon, while Oregon’s average ticks up a...

Hermiston Seeks to Fill Committee Seat Openings

The city of Hermiston is looking to fill a number of seats on standing committees. There are three open seats on the city's Budget Committee...

Sheriff's Office to Conduct Safety Blitz Feb. 6-19

The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in extra patrol and enforcement with an emphasis on seatbelts/child...