Rep. Smith to Visit E. Oregon on Thursday
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith will be in Eastern Oregon on Thursday, July 16 for a series of meetings in which he will provide...
Free Concerts at Boardman Marina Park on Monday
Looking for some free entertainment? Head on over to Boardman on Monday, July 13 and take in the sounds of nature and music.
An "Early...
Free Arts Activities Each Saturday at McKenzie Park
The Desert Arts Council is extending its free Kid’s Art Activities through Saturday, July 25 at McKenzie Park.
Sandra Spencer, art instructor, will be...
McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 11.
The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
Fair Accepting Barbecue Contest Applications
Entries are now being accepted for the Umatilla County Fair’s Back Yard BBQ Contest set for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds.
Entries...
Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning
Scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning is forecast throughout the day today and has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning,...
UCSO Arrests 3 for DUI Over Holiday Weekend
The enhanced patrols conducted by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office during the Fourth of July weekend, July 3-5, produced 26 additional citizen contacts with...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, July 10 at the Heppner City Park.
The market will be open from 10 a.m. to...
Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center on Fridays
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....
Port Celebrates New Freezer Warehouse
Although it’s been in operation for more than a month, the Port of Morrow’s new freezer warehouse got its day in the (hot) sun...
Umatilla Business Licenses Stir Opposition
Property owners must pay for business licenses in Umatilla, and some are not happy about it.
Umatilla City Manager Bob Ward said the city recently...
Workshop to Highlight Chamber Membership Benefits
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber 101 session on Wednesday, July 15.
The event will take place from 4 to 5 p.m....
IMESD Announces New Hires
The InterMountain Education Service District recently announced the hiring for two positions.
Tonya Smith is the new director of Regional Programs and Related Services. Jerry...
Chamber to Celebrate UEC's Renovation on July 21
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a Network Hermiston event on Tuesday, July 21 at Umatilla Electric Cooperative.
UEC recently remodeled its Hermiston offices...
Eagles to Host Dinner, Magic Show on Thursday
The Hermiston Eagles will host a special dinner and magic show on Thursday, July 9 at the Eagles Lodge.
Magician David Ledbetter will perform at...
Echo Summer Reading Program Seeks Readers
The Echo Summer Reading Program is under way, but it’s not too late to sign up.
The reading program takes place at 2 p.m. each...
Stanfield Community Center Serving Lunch
The Stanfield Community Center will serve lunch at noon on Wednesday, July 8.
The suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors and $6 for those under...
Rep. Smith: Water is Coming to E. Oregon
The 2015 Legislative Session recently adjourned and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) is touting a number of projects benefitting Eastern Oregon, including the allocation...
Destiny Theater Showing Kids' Films for Free
Destiny Theater in Hermiston is showing movies for children for free each Wednesday and Thursday through Aug. 20.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and the...
Robbery Conviction Results in Prison Sentence
A Milton-Freewater man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery in Umatilla County.
Christopher Nathaniel Murphy, 26, was sentenced to 70 months...
