Latino Business Network to Meet on July 12

The Latino Business Network will meet on Tuesday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center. Leo Leal with Fiesta Foods will talk...

West Nile Virus Detected in Umatilla County

Umatilla County officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in two mosquito samples trapped in Umatilla County. The mosquitoes were captured on June...

Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday

The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, July 8 at the Heppner City Park. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to...
REAL Oregon

Boardman to Be Part of Ag Leadership Program

Oregon is just one of 14 states without a leadership development program for those tied to the natural resource industries. Until now. REAL Oregon– which stands...

Umatilla Inmate's Death Under Investigation

A 29-year-old inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla died unexpectedly and his death is being investigated by the Oregon State Police. The Oregon...

Chamber to Host Aspen Springs Groundbreaking

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a ground-breaking ceremony today at Lifeways’ Aspen Springs facility. At 10 a.m. today, Lifeways, Inc. will be breaking...
Bram Brata

Steel Drum Band to Give Free Concert in Irrigon

The steel drum band Bram Bratá will perform for the Music in the Parks free outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. on July...
Butte Fire

Fireworks Spark Fires on Hermiston Butte

Hermiston’s Fourth of July fireworks show ended with a bang – and began with a fire caused by sparks from the fireworks. Shortly after 10...

Aquatics Center Plans Free Military Day on Sunday

The city of Hermiston will honor members of the military on Sunday, July 3 with a free Military Day at the Hermiston Family Aquatics...
Barbecue

Don't Let Food-Borne Illnesses Spoil the Fun

Now that summer has arrived, Oregonians are likely to do a lot more outdoor cooking and eating. The potential for food borne illness increases...

Gas Prices in Oregon Much Lower than Year Ago

AAA projects nearly 43 million Americans will travel this Independence Day weekend. This is the highest Independence Day travel volume on record and five...

McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market

Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 2. The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...

UCSO Gets Wildhorse Grant for AEDs

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a $6,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation, which was used to purchase 11 Automated External Defibrillator machines (AEDs)...

Fiesta Foods to Hold Ugly Dog Contest

Do you have a dog adorably ugly? If so, then Fiesta Foods in Hermiston will be the place to be on July 16. At 10...

EOTEC Board to Meet on Friday

The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) Authority Board will at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 1 at the EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport...
Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative

Recycling 2.0 Coming to Hermiston

A new way to recycle cans and bottles is coming to Hermiston in August. The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) will open its new recycle...

Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday

The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, July 1 at the Heppner City Park. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to...

Smith Bringing Transportation Hearing to Hermiston

Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) and the Joint Committee on Transportation Preservation and Modernization will hold public hearings in Hermiston today. The committee is...

Hermiston Offers Golf Tourney for Juniors

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host a junior golf tournament on July 13. The event is for children ages 6-14 and costs $15...
2015 Hermiston Fireworks Preview

Hermiston, Boardman Gearing Up for July 4th

Hermiston’s Butte Park will be the place to be on Monday when the city’s Fourth of July celebration takes place from early afternoon until...