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...
ODFW Curtails Fishing Hours on Most Oregon Rivers
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has curtailed fishing hours on most of Oregon’s rivers to avoid additional stress on native fish already...
Smith Catches Up with E. Oregon Constituents
The Oregon Legislative session ended July 6, but State Rep. Greg Smith is still keeping busy with a tour of Eastern Oregon.
On Thursday, Smith...
Umatilla Prison Inmates Enjoy Picnic with Family
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla held the first of several Families Aiding in Rehabilitation (FAIR) picnics on July 11-12.
Seventy adults in custody,...
BMCC Receives Major Federal Grant
Blue Mountain Community College received a major federal grant this week that will allow it to continue a program designed to help students succeed...
Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Monday, July 20 in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6 p.m....
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...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Today
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place today at the Heppner City Park.
The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 18.
The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
