Little League Registering Players on Feb. 21

Hermiston Little League will hold registration for the upcoming season on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Registration will take place at Hermiston High School from 6-to 8...

Reward Offered in Moose Poaching Case

Nearly $7,000 is being offered as a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for killing a moose in Wallwa County. On...

BMCC Hoops Games Rescheduled Due to Weather

The Blue Mountain Community College women’s and men’s home basketball games, scheduled for tonight, have been canceled due to hazardous road conditions. The games have...

Boardman Council to Hold Retreat on March 4

The Boardman City Council, at its Feb. 7 meeting, scheduled its annual goal setting workshop for March 4. Councilors and city department heads will meet...
Foundation Check

Health Foundation Receives $500,000 Gift

The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation got a big-time Valentine's Day gift Tuesday in the form of a check for $500,000. The gift - which...

Help Hermiston Win $20,000 for Sunset Park

The city of Hermiston has a chance to win $20,000 for new playground equipment at Sunset Park, but it needs your help. The opportunity is...

Rep. Smith to Speak in Heppner on Friday

Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will be the guest speaker at the Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group's annual luncheon. The luncheon takes place...

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...

Library District Board to Meet on Thursday

The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold its board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will be held at the...

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...