Rexburg Cowboy Takes All-Around at Farm-City

Saturday night was championship night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo as Garrett Smith took home the all-around title after a solid night in steer...

Rexburg Cowboy Takes All-Around at Farm-City

Saturday night was championship night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo as Garrett Smith took home the all-around title after a solid night in steer...

Lowe, Champion Take Lead in Bareback at Farm-City

Ty Erickson, the second-ranked steer wrestler in the world, had the fastest time of the night on Friday in the third night of Farm-City...
Fair BBQ Contest

Fun Is the Main Ingredient at Fair's BBQ Contest

For more than 10 years, backyard cooks have faced off at the Umatilla County Fair, and this year was no exception. Cooks were already setting...

Irrigon Visitor Center, Chamber Office Plans Grand Opening

The Irrigon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has rented a building at 490 Highway 730 for its office and visitors center.  “We are pleased...

McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market

Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug 15. The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...

New Leaders Emerge at Farm-City Pro Rodeo

Scottie Knapp grabbed a share of the lead in the bull riding event at Thursday night’s Farm-City Pro Rodeo. Knapp’s 82 aboard Cowboy Up tied...

New Leaders Emerge at Farm-City Pro Rodeo

Scottie Knapp grabbed a share of the lead in the bull riding event at Thursday night’s Farm-City Pro Rodeo. Knapp’s 82 aboard Cowboy Up tied...

I-84 Lanes Re-Opened in Eastern Oregon

All eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now open in Eastern Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The freeway was closed...

Fires Close Down Portions of Interstate 84

The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that Interstate 84 is closed westbound at Ontario and eastbound at Baker City due to wild fires...

Backyard BBQ Contest Winners Announced

County-wide bragging rights and a new pellet smoker barbeque were on the line during Wednesday’s annual Backyard BBQ Contest at the Umatilla County Fair. Hermiston...
Fair Food Feature

Cool Down & Fill Up at the Umatilla County Fair

Burgers, hotdogs, elephant ears, and funnel cakes have always been a staple of summertime concessions at the fair. But stroll around the grounds of...

Oregon Lawmakers Seek Hemp Pilot Program

Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici asked the Oregon Department of Agriculture...

Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday

The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Heppner City Park. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to...

Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center

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....

Good Night for Farm-City Contestants on Wednesday

The bull riders had a better opening night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo on Wednesday than they did a year ago when just two...

Good Night for Farm-City Contestants on Wednesday

The bull riders had a better opening night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo on Wednesday than they did a year ago when just two...

Arts Council Unveils Season's Lineup

Toot the horns and sound the trumpets – Desert Arts Council announces its 31st season lineup of spectacular sounds, visual delights, musical wonders, holiday...

Expect Delays on Highway 204

Motorists traveling on Highway 204 should expect delays west of Elgin as pilot cars may be used to control traffic between mileposts 32 and...

Cooling Station Closes for the Season

The Hermiston Cooling Station has closed for the remainder of the summer season. The station will open again in November to provide shelter from the...