Suspect Faces Identity Theft Charge

Law enforcement officials arrested a man early Sunday morning in Hermiston on identity theft, forgery and other charges. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with help...

Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 16 in Hermiston. The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6...
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Cirque Zuma Zuma Coming to Hermiston

After sell-out seasons in Europe and an extended debut run in Australia, Cirque Zuma Zuma is headed to Hermiston High School Auditorium Friday, Feb....

BMCC Seeks to Fill 2 Board Positions

Blue Mountain Community College is seeking to fill two vacant positions on its Board of Education for Zones 2 and 5. The vacancy comes following...

OSP Recruiting New Troopers

The Oregon State Police is recruiting new troopers and is offering entry-level testing in March. The OSP is preparing to hire recruit troopers in 2015...

Land Use Planning Dept. to Have Hermiston Office

The Umatilla County Land Use Planning Department will begin holding office hours at the Stafford Hansell Government Center in Hermiston beginning Feb. 10. Planning Director...

Chambers to Offer Details on Special China Trip

The Hermiston and Umatilla Chambers of Commerce will host an informational meeting on the Discover China program on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Oxford Suites. The...

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....

Beef and Beach Crab Feed Set for Saturday

The sixth annual Beach & Beef crab feed and auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Hermiston Community Center. The annual crab...

Chamber Puts Spotlight on Fun Fashions Boutique

The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is putting its Business Spotlight on Fun Fashions Boutique. The chamber will host a special event for...
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Hermiston Honors Its Distinguished Citizens

George Anderson and Shirley Parsons have taken different paths in life, but they both arrived at the same place Wednesday night – up on...

Free Presentation to Focus on Dementia

Good Shepherd Medical Center will hold a free presentation on dementia on Thursday, Feb. 5. Jennifer Baus of the Alzheimer’s Association will provide information on...

Sheriff's Office Has Quiet Super Bowl Sunday

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office conducted enhanced patrols immediately before and after the Super Bowl on Sunday, making a total of eight contacts and...

Elks Lodge to Host Valentine's Dinner

The Hermiston Elks Lodge will host a Valentine’s dinner for members and guests on Saturday, Feb. 14. Attendees will have a choice of roast pork...

Kelli Schaefer Coming to Walla Walla

The Middle of Nowhere Sessions indie concert series continues with Portland band Kelli Schaefer performing at the Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla...
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Students to Compete in Chess Tourney on Saturday

More than two dozen Hermiston students will compete in the Region 23 Chess Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Hermiston High School. Students from Umatilla,...

Christian School's Dinner, Auction Set for Feb. 28

Tickets are on sale for the third annual Hermiston Christian School dinner and auction. The event, which benefits students, will take place Feb. 28 at...

E. Oregon Forum to Focus on Climate Change

Blue Mountain Community College will be the site of the next Eastern Oregon Forum set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The topic will...

Tamástslikt Featuring Artwork by Local Youth

In its fourth year, ArtWORKz 2015 Junior Art Show & Competition at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute has opened with 99 submissions from young artists...

Fair Announces 2015 Grand Marshal

The Umatilla County Fair Board announced the theme for 2015, along with this year’s grand marshal and its Volunteers of the Year during its...