ODFW to Treat Area Trout Fisheries
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of public meetings in early May to discuss plans to treat several water...
ODFW to Truck Umatilla Spring Chinook Upriver
With water levels in the Umatilla River already reaching summer lows, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today it will begin transporting...
School District's Credit Rating Pays Off for Taxpayers
The Hermiston School District’s recently reaffirmed outstanding AA- (double A minus) credit rating from Standard and Poor’s Corporation paid big dividends during yesterday’s refinancing...
Hermiston Foods Celebrates 25 Years of Success
For a quarter century, Hermiston Foods has played a vital role in the town’s economy, but had it not been for a few determined...
BMCC Gallery to Showcase Artist's Work
An opening reception for artist Priscilla Preus, whose paintings are known for their vibrant color and exuberance, will be held Thursday, April 30, from...
City Dedicates Recycled Water Treatment Plant
A small ceremony on Thursday evening capped off one of Hermiston’s biggest infrastructure projects when city and chamber of commerce officials officially opened the...
Head Start Offers Wellness Day on Thursday
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start staff and volunteers are encouraging the public to visit Riverfront Park on Friday, April 24 and take part in the annual...
District Begins Mosquito Control Program
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District has begun implementing its 2015 mosquito control program.
Between the months of April and October, the district will target...
Umatilla Extends Medical Marijuana Moratorium
At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mayor Dave Trott called to order a special meeting of the Umatilla City Council. A public hearing was called...
Irrigon Senior Center Serving Breakfast on Saturday
The Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon will serve its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25.
The cost is $4.50...
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....
Driver Killed in Highway 207 Crash
Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Wednesday afternoon’s fatal traffic crash on Highway 207 in Morrow County.
According to OSP Lt. Mike Turner,...
McCreery To Headline Happy Canyon Concert
American Idol winner and country music star Scotty McCreery will headline the 2015 Round-Up and Happy Canyon Concert on Sept. 12.
Opening for McCreery will...
Author Charles Martin to Speak in Hermiston Tonight
Author Charles Martin will be in Hermiston tonight to talk about his book, A Life Intercepted, at the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center.
The free...
Ribbon Cutting Set for Wastewater Treatment Plant
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of Hermiston’s Recycled Water Treatment Plant at a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April...
UEC’s Steve Eldrige to Retire in 2016
Umatilla Electric Cooperative General Manager and CEO Steve Eldrige will retire in early 2016 after nearly 44 years with UEC.
Eldrige made the announcement to...
Garden Questions? Ask the Masters on May 9
OSU Master Gardeners to Be on Hand at Art Festival
A home garden has the perfect combination of art and science according to Mary Corp,...
Girl Scouts Collect Food for Agape House
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington recently gathered nonperishable food for the Agape House in Hermiston, Umatilla and Irrigon.
The annual event, held this...
Father-Daughter Dance Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets are now available for purchase for the 11th annual Me and My Prince Ball that is set for May 16 from 6 to...
Driver Faces Felony DUII Charge After Fatal Crash
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers in La Grande are continuing to investigate Saturday afternoon's fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of one...
