Hermiston Branding

Hermiston Struggling to Identify Its Brand

More than a year after the city of Hermiston unveiled its wordmark along with plans for establishing a community brand, there remains little consensus...

Crash Closes Westbound Lanes of I-84 Near Pendleton

The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 is closed about 15 miles east of Pendleton due to...

Financial Literacy Training Available in December

A “Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy” training will be offered in Hermiston, beginning Dec. 2. The curriculum teaches economic empowerment skills and financial knowledge. ...

Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning which will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Friday. The weather service is forecasting...

Apply Now for Master Gardener Training

Ever want to be known as a master gardener? Applications for the 2015 Master Gardner training are currently being accepted. Classes will be taught by...

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Meets Monthly

An Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Wellness Center at Good Shepherd Medical Center. The meetings are free...

Echo Thanksgiving Dinner Set for Saturday

The annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Echo Community Church will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. The meal is free...

Grand Opening Set for Lucky Endz Gifts

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lucky Endz Gifts at noon on Thursday, Nov. 13. Lucky Endz...

Boardman Chamber Luncheon Set for Nov. 19

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly lunch meeting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. Lunch...

Greenfield Grange to Hold Christmas Bazaar

The Greenfield Grange in Boardman will hold its Christmas bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. The bazaar will last from 9 a.m. to 5...
Bulldogs

Bulldogs Honored as MaxPreps Team of Week

The Hermiston Bulldogs football team has been selected as the MaxPreps Oregon Team of the Week, presented by the Oregon National Guard. The 9-1 Bulldogs...

Oregon Gas Prices Lowest Since 2010

For the fourth week in a row, Oregon drivers are enjoying the largest monthly drop in gas prices in the country as the statewide...

Ben Franklin Coming to Echo on Friday

Thanks to the Libraries of Eastern Oregon and the Echo Public Library, Ben Franklin will be appearing in Echo with the Traveling Lantern Theater...
Council Tackles Panhandling

City Tries New Approach to Panhandling

It’s becoming a more and more frequent site – people standing on street corners, parking lots and sidewalks holding cardboard signs asking for food...

ODOT Seeks Input on Oregon Transportation Plan

Oregon Department of Transportation officials will meet with local residents next week to get their input on updating the Oregon Transportation Safety Action Plan...
Fatal Wallowa County Crash

Woman Dies in Crash in Northeast Oregon

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation of a single vehicle crash down a steep embankment off State Route 3 north in...
ArtWORKz 2014

Tamástslikt Seeks Youth Art for Exhibit

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute invites all youth under the age of 19 to participate in the upcoming art show and competition, ArtWORKz 2015. Young artists, both...

Snow Expected to Fall Later this Week

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because Mother Nature is expected to hurl some snow our way toward the end of the week. With temperatures...

Linebacker Club to Hear Playoff Game Preview

The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley,...

Wildhorse Presents Comedy Night on Wednesday

Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Wednesday Night Live will feature comedy night with comedian Eric Schwartz at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at...