West Nile Virus Detected in Umatilla County
West Umatilla County Mosquito Control District officials reported on Thursday that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes trapped along Bensel Road east...
I-84 Slowdown Planned Near Baker City
Starting around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28 Interstate 84 motorists near Baker City can expect freeway speed to be slowed to about 35...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, July 24 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....
Deadly Pendleton Blast Under Investigation
Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of an explosion in Pendleton Tuesday morning that killed one person and seriously injured two others.
The...
Fire Torches 1,000 Acres in Paterson
Firefighters worked most of Tuesday afternoon putting out a brush fire that consumed 1,000 acres in the community of Paterson.
The fire, which may have...
Irrigon Gears Up for Annual Watermelon Festival
Fans of duck races, car shows, dancing, music, games and – of course – watermelons will want to spend the day in Irrigon on...
BMCC to Host Free Youth Theater Performance
College Community Theatre’s 20th annual Summer Youth Theatre Camp is underway.
Forty-nine campers from throughout the region, ages 7 to 15, are participating in a...
Umatilla Electric Showcases New Front Lobby
For nearly 80 years, Umatilla Electric Cooperative has not only provided electric service to the rural areas at the lowest possible cost, it has...
Hospital Unveils State-of-the-Art Surgical Suites
Tours of Good Shepherd Medical Center’s new surgical center on Tuesday highlighted state-of-the-art technology. The ceremony marked the completion of its second phase of...
Pendleton Explosion Kills 25-Year-Old Man
A 25-year-old man was killed when an explosion occurred at the former Pendleton city Hall building early Tuesday morning.
According to KGW.com, a second person...
HSD Announces Student Registration Times
Student registration for the 2015-16 school year will take place Aug. 3-7 for the Hermiston School District.
Previously enrolled elementary and middle school students returning...
HSD Announces Student Registration Times
Student registration for the 2015-16 school year will take place Aug. 3-7 for the Hermiston School District.
Previously enrolled elementary and middle school students returning...
A Cross-State Rivalry Gets Renewed
Hermiston Officials to Challenge Portland Officials to Seed-Spitting Contest
It will be just like old times when elected officials from Hermiston and Portland get together...
Aquatic Center Open Just for Teens Tonight
It’s Teen Tuesday at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center.
Each Tuesday, from 9 to 11 p.m., the pool is open just for teens (13-18). No...
BMCC Shares Good News with Hispanic Committee
In May, Umatilla and Morrow county voters approved a bond measure that will pay for two new Blue Mountain Community College learning centers and...
Ex-BMCC Student Named New Softball Coach
Blue Mountain Community College has hired Steve Richards as the Lady Timberwolves’ new head softball coach.
Richards is a former BMCC student, and will start...
County Official to Discuss Earthquake Preparedness
The Tour Of Knowledge is sponsoring a presentation by Umatilla County Emergency Management Manager Jack Remillard on July 23 in Hermiston.
Remillard will present the...
Robberies, Burglaries Down; Auto Thefts Up
While citations and arrests are up in Hermiston during the second quarter of 2015, incidents of robbery and burglary are down significantly from a...
Nuketown to Play Free Concert in Irrigon Tonight
Nuketown will give a free concert in Irrigon this evening.
The Tri-Cities band will play country, blues and rock beginning at 7 p.m. at Irrigon...
