Destiny Theater Showing Kids' Films for Free
Destiny Theater in Hermiston is showing movies for children for free each Wednesday and Thursday through Aug. 20.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and the...
Robbery Conviction Results in Prison Sentence
A Milton-Freewater man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery in Umatilla County.
Christopher Nathaniel Murphy, 26, was sentenced to 70 months...
Area Students Earn EOU Honors
Anthony and Brian Eisenbarth, Mary Hawman Receive Academic Awards
From musicians to mathematicians, educators to economists, artists to athletes, Eastern Oregon University presented a total...
Grand Opening Set for Port of Morrow Warehousing
The public is invited to the grand opening of the Port of Morrow Warehousing at noon on Wednesday, July 8.
The event will include a...
Hermiston Library to Offer Medicare Assistance
Need help with Medicare? Drop by the Hermiston Public Library on Tuesday, July 7 and have your questions answered by trained volunteers.
From 3 to...
Hermiston Serves Up a Smashing Fourth
Fourth of July in Hermiston got off to a slow, simmering start before heating up with a sizzling fireworks display that capped off a...
High Temperatures Stressing Fish
Summer conditions have come early to Oregon, and in many places fish like trout, salmon, steelhead and sturgeon are struggling with low water levels...
County Official to Discuss Earthquake Preparedness
The Tour Of Knowledge is sponsoring a presentation by Umatilla County Emergency Management Manager Jack Remillard on July 23 in Hermiston.
Remillard will present the...
Boardman Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Alcohol consumption is being considered a factor in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning that took the life of a Boardman man.
Oregon State Police troopers...
Free Arts Activities Each Saturday at McKenzie Park
The Desert Arts Council is extending its free Kid’s Art Activities through Saturday, July 25 at McKenzie Park.
Sandra Spencer, art instructor, will be...
Boardman Thunder Run/Walk Set for July 4
Boardman will be the site of the Thunder Run/Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 4.
Participants can choose to walk or run a 5K...
McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 4.
The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, July 3 at the Heppner City Park.
The market will be open from 10 a.m. to...
Gas Prices Holding Steady for July 4th Weekend
Despite climbing gas prices over the last several months, drivers will enjoy the lowest gas prices in at least five years for the Fourth...
Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center on Fridays
The Umatilla School District is offering lunches for senior citizens each Friday at the Umatilla Center.
Lunches will be served from noon to 1 p.m....
Water Concerns Prompt Closure of Chinook Seasons
Low and warm river water, and waning angler participation, has prompted ODFW fish biologists to announce the closure of the Chinook salmon season on...
Umatilla County Fair Board to Meet on July 8
The Umatilla County Fair Board will meet on Wednesday, July 8.
The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W....
Columbia Salmon Seasons Extended to July 31
Recreational anglers will have more time to reel in a summer Chinook or sockeye salmon, thanks to improved forecasts for both runs returning to...
School District Upgrading Internet Connection
Hermiston School District announced that it will upgrade its internet connection next Monday in order to provide the district with the capacity of up...
Health Officials: Take Precaution Against West Nile
With the warmer than average temperatures, Umatilla County Health officials are warning the public of potentially increased West Nile virus activity in the region.
Currently...
