Poster Contest Inspires Creativity in M.C. Students

Why BMCC? That’s the question Blue Mountain Community College asked students in Morrow County who participated in a poster contest to show why students choose...

Umatilla Center Serving Lunches to Seniors

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....

Opinion: Ban Internet Taxes for Good

It is difficult to overstate how the Internet has permeated American life over the last several years. For starters, it provides a platform for...

Umatilla County Fair Board to Meet on Feb 18

The Umatilla County Fair Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Hansel Government Center, 915...

Get Healthy This Saturday at Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Saturdays event on Saturday, Feb. 14. From 10 a.m. to noon, participants, at no charge, can...

Film to Highlight Evolving Views of Dams

Pepsi Primetime @ the Museum will present a return showing of the film, DamNation, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. The film will...

Safeguard Yourself Against Scam Phone Calls

Recently, the Oregon State Police has taken reports from people who have been scammed out of money by people posing as law enforcement officers...
Free Haircut Day

Saying 'Thanks' with Style

Stanfield Salon Gives Free Haircuts to Senior Clients The Main Stylin’ Nook in Stanfield wanted to say a big ‘thank you’ to its senior clientele...

Bill Would Give Boost to Rural Ambulance Service

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has re-introduced legislation to preserve emergency care in rural Oregon by ensuring that rural...
Port vs. Umatilla

Umatilla, Port Settle Zoning Dispute

The city of Umatilla and Port of Umatilla have agreed to withdraw from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) over a zoning...

Echo Gearing Up for Cross-Country Bike Race

Echo is getting ready to host the seventh annual Red 2 Red Cross-Country Mountain Bike Race set for Saturday, Feb. 28. Registration is now open...

Council Begins Annexation Process

The Hermiston City Council began annexation of a piece of property on N.E. Second Street Monday night. The annexation request came from Clyde Nobles, who...
Facilities Boost Economy

District Facilities Give Big Boost to Economy

A new report shows that the Hermiston School District generated over $7.3 million in economic impact to Umatilla County, leading to 78 jobs, as...
Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake Project in Line for Federal Funds

Tucked in the far corner of Northeast Oregon, a project to protect a chunk of one of the most iconic landscapes in the West...
HCC 2-9-15

Emotions Run High in Pet Rescue Debate

Few things can get people’s emotions running as high as the subject of pets. That was certainly the case Monday night as the Hermiston...

Wyden Applauds Moves to Benefit Local Wineries

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday that he is very encouraged by two developments that could benefit the wine industry in Northeastern...

Council to Hear Report on Pet Rescue

The Hermiston City Council will hear a report tonight on Pet Rescue, following complaints from people concerned about the animals sheltered in the facitlity. Hermiston...

Elks Lodge to Host Valentine's Day Dinner

The Hermiston Elks Lodge is inviting members and their guests to attend a Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday, Feb. 14. The dinner starts at 5...

Burns Leaves Legacy of Economic Development

Joe Burns, the man as responsible as anyone for the growth of Hermiston in the past 30-40 years, passed away on Thursday at the...

Exceeding All Expectations

Irrigon Woman Finds Success Despite Disability Vivian McEachran has battled low expectations her entire life. As a child, she was told she would never have...