Head Start Celebrating its Volunteers
During the month of February, Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. celebrated its volunteers.
The organization embraces the concept that “It takes a village to raise a...
Gas Prices Show Largest 1-Week Increase of the Year
Prices Still 89 Cents Lower than a Year Ago
For the week, the national average for regular unleaded jumps a nickel to $1.81 a gallon....
Hermiston's John Smith Passes Away at 85
John Alden Smith of Hermiston died on March 5, 2016 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 85.
He was born on May...
Brass Fire to Play at Stetson's Steak House
Brass Fire will play at Stetson's Stake House in Hermiston on Wednesday, March 9.
The band will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ages...
BMCC Hoopsters Earn Honors
Two Blue Mountain Community College basketball standouts have been selected to play in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Sophomore All-Star games this Thursday.
Jared Schultz...
Reflecting on 44 Years at UEC
Steve Eldrige Stepping Down After 4-Plus Decades
I grew up here. It's been the blessing of a lifetime to watch from a front-row seat how...
The Latest Events at Hermiston High School
The last week of February was bustling with activity for the students and staff of Hermiston High School. Here’s a quick sum up of...
BMCC Saves Students $225,000
March 7-11 is National Open Education Week, and Blue Mountain Community College is celebrating the week with the announcement that the use of Open...
Garden Club, Library to Host Seed Swap
It’s time to start thinking spring. Looking for a new variety of tomato to grow this year? Have an abundance of extra seeds from...
Hwy. 395 Construction Schedule for Week of March 7
Day and nighttime construction activities continue in Hermiston along Highway 395 for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million highway improvement project. Motorists and...
Sheriff Addresses Homeless Encampment Near River
Sheriff Says Public Getting Fed Up with Encampment
The following is a statement from Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan issued Friday, March 4:
For the past...
Rep. Smith Helps Create 'Trophy Trout' Program
Thousands of extra-large rainbow trout will be released in several Oregon fishing holes this spring as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife rolls...
Highway 395 Committee to Meet March 8
The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Highway 395 Committee which will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday...
BMCC Hoops Players Named to All-Region Teams
Two Blue Mountain Community College basketball players have received 2015-2016 Eastern Region All-Region honors from the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).
Sophomore Savannah Heugly was named...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Leap Year Baby
Being a Leap Year Day baby is something pretty special. Statistically speaking, a baby being born on any given day has a one-in-365 chance,...
Fishing Licenses Now Required for 12 Year Olds
As families venture to the outdoors this spring, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife remind parents that youths between the ages of 12...
BMCC Receives $43,000 in Grant Money
Blue Mountain Community College was recently awarded two grants that will help high school students achieve their higher education goals.
BMCC received a $25,000 GEAR...
Willow Creek Symphony to Perform in Heppner
The Willow Creek Symphony will perform on Sunday, March 13 at the Heppner Elementary School.
The performance will begin at 4 p.m. The pieces performed...
Garage Sale Fundraiser Set for Fairgrounds
Made to Thrive will hold its annual garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds.
The sale will be held in...
HHS Boys to Host Play-In Game on Wednesday
The Hermiston High School boys basketball team will host La Salle Prep for a play-in game on Wednesday, March 2.
The game starts at 6...
