Morrow County Fair Opens Today
Shining a spotlight on family and community, the 2024 Morrow County Fair theme is "Admiration for Generations.”
The event kicks off today, Aug. 14, 9...
Oregon Democrats join Governor, GOP in Opposing Rebate Ballot Measure
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out swinging against a November ballot measure that would hike...
Good Shepherd Offering Free 14-Week Course on Healthy Eating
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free 14-week course on healthy eating.
Whether you want to learn how to use healthy shopping strategies,...
Umatilla Teacher Earns Math Award
A local teacher, Valerie May, received a statewide math education award.
May, who teaches third grade at McNary Heights Elementary School in Umatilla, earned the...
Five Have Filed to Run for Hermiston City Council’s At-Large Seats
Residents interested in serving on the Hermiston City Council have until Aug. 27 to file for the November election.
The council's four at-large seats are...
Hermiston Melon Fest Organizers Seek Contest Participants
Thr Hermiston Downtown District’s 2024 Melon Fest takes place on Saturday, Aug. 17.
The fun goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features not...
Groove City to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Club
Groove City will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The R&B band takes the stage at 8...
Hermiston Council to Consider Changes for Mobile Food Vendors
The Hermiston City Council will discuss proposed rule changes regarding mobile food vendors at tonight's meeting.
In a memo to the council, City Planner Clint...
OFI Holding Hiring Event on Aug. 15
OFI in Boardman (formerly Olam Spices) has a hiring event scheduled at WorkSource Hermiston, 950 S.E. Columbia Drive, Suite B.
The event takes place on...
Umatilla County Fair Wraps Up Today with Events from Morning ‘Til Night
If you’ve been meaning to but haven’t yet been out to the Umatilla County Fair, today is your last chance.
The fair wraps up its...
Measles Continue to Spread in State, says Oregon Health Authority
Amid an ongoing measles outbreak in Oregon, state and local health officials are urging everyone to be vaccinated against measles, and especially for children to be...
EOCI Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Louis Taiyon Apo, passed away the evening of Aug. 7.
Apo was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon...
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute to Hold Anniversary Sale Aug. 8-10
Visitors can save up to 40% off items during the Tamástslikt Culture Institute (TCI) Museum Store’s anniversary sale set for Thursday, Aug. 8 to Saturday, Aug....
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 2: Tammy Caron, 61, was cited and released on the 1300 block of...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Hermiston...
Diva Feva to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Club
Diva Feva will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The soul and R&B group will take the...
Sister Duo Calico Bones to Perform at Boardman Marina Park on Aug. 12
Calico Bones is returning to Morrow County to perform during Music in the Parks.
A sister duo, Madison and Mckenzie Lindsey grew up in Wallowa...
Rascal Rodeo Aims to Rope in all Abilities at EOTEC on Aug. 10
Adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are invited to ride high in the saddle during the Rascal Rodeo.
Participants can tap into their...
Oregon Health Authority Wants to Expand Health Care Access
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Health Authority wants to expand access to health care, grow the state’s behavioral health system and connect more...
Construction Underway to Advance Hanford Tank Waste Mission
Hanford Site workers are installing equipment to demonstrate how an alternative treatment technology could safely accelerate cleanup of radioactive tank waste.
The Test Bed Initiative...
