Bill Would Give Boost to Rural Ambulance Service

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has re-introduced legislation to preserve emergency care in rural Oregon by ensuring that rural...
Port vs. Umatilla

Umatilla, Port Settle Zoning Dispute

The city of Umatilla and Port of Umatilla have agreed to withdraw from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) over a zoning...

Echo Gearing Up for Cross-Country Bike Race

Echo is getting ready to host the seventh annual Red 2 Red Cross-Country Mountain Bike Race set for Saturday, Feb. 28. Registration is now open...

Council Begins Annexation Process

The Hermiston City Council began annexation of a piece of property on N.E. Second Street Monday night. The annexation request came from Clyde Nobles, who...
Facilities Boost Economy

District Facilities Give Big Boost to Economy

A new report shows that the Hermiston School District generated over $7.3 million in economic impact to Umatilla County, leading to 78 jobs, as...
Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake Project in Line for Federal Funds

Tucked in the far corner of Northeast Oregon, a project to protect a chunk of one of the most iconic landscapes in the West...
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Emotions Run High in Pet Rescue Debate

Few things can get people’s emotions running as high as the subject of pets. That was certainly the case Monday night as the Hermiston...

Wyden Applauds Moves to Benefit Local Wineries

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday that he is very encouraged by two developments that could benefit the wine industry in Northeastern...

Council to Hear Report on Pet Rescue

The Hermiston City Council will hear a report tonight on Pet Rescue, following complaints from people concerned about the animals sheltered in the facitlity. Hermiston...

Elks Lodge to Host Valentine's Day Dinner

The Hermiston Elks Lodge is inviting members and their guests to attend a Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday, Feb. 14. The dinner starts at 5...

Burns Leaves Legacy of Economic Development

Joe Burns, the man as responsible as anyone for the growth of Hermiston in the past 30-40 years, passed away on Thursday at the...

Exceeding All Expectations

Irrigon Woman Finds Success Despite Disability Vivian McEachran has battled low expectations her entire life. As a child, she was told she would never have...

Suspect Faces Identity Theft Charge

Law enforcement officials arrested a man early Sunday morning in Hermiston on identity theft, forgery and other charges. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with help...

Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 16 in Hermiston. The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6...
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Cirque Zuma Zuma Coming to Hermiston

After sell-out seasons in Europe and an extended debut run in Australia, Cirque Zuma Zuma is headed to Hermiston High School Auditorium Friday, Feb....

BMCC Seeks to Fill 2 Board Positions

Blue Mountain Community College is seeking to fill two vacant positions on its Board of Education for Zones 2 and 5. The vacancy comes following...

OSP Recruiting New Troopers

The Oregon State Police is recruiting new troopers and is offering entry-level testing in March. The OSP is preparing to hire recruit troopers in 2015...

Land Use Planning Dept. to Have Hermiston Office

The Umatilla County Land Use Planning Department will begin holding office hours at the Stafford Hansell Government Center in Hermiston beginning Feb. 10. Planning Director...

Chambers to Offer Details on Special China Trip

The Hermiston and Umatilla Chambers of Commerce will host an informational meeting on the Discover China program on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Oxford Suites. The...

Umatilla Center Serving Lunches to Seniors

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....