Jugglemania Coming to Boardman Marina Park

Juggler Rhys Thomas will perform “Jugglemania” for the Music in the Parks free summer outdoor concert series on Monday, July 18 at the Boardman...

ODOT's East Region Gets New Manager

In June 2016 the Oregon Department of Transportation promoted Craig Sipp as the new Region 5 Manager, replacing Monte Grove who retired after 30...

Aquatic Center Open Just for Teens on Tuesdays

Tomorrow is Teen Tuesday at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. Each Tuesday, from 9 to 11 p.m., the pool is open just for teens (13-17)....
Bram Brata

Steel Drum Band to Give Free Concert Tonight

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

Tough Enough To Wear Pink Run Set for July 16

The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Let ’er Buck Run to benefit the Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign (TETWP) will return this year...

Boardman Water, Sewer Rates to Increase

Boardman residents will see their water and sewer rates increase for the first time in eight years. Earlier this year, the Boardman City Council approved...

Umatilla Fire District Swears in New Chief

The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District swore in its new chief, Steven R. Potts on Thursday night. Potts was sworn in by the fire district's...

Sheriff Warns of Telephone Scammers

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a fraudulent scheme in which callers identifying themselves as employees of the sheriff’s office warn...

McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market

Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 9. The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
Police Response

Man Charged After Eluding Police, Crashing Car

A Kennewick man was arrested this morning by Hermiston police after he attempted to elude following a traffic stop and then ran a stop...

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...