Boardman Thunder Run/Walk Set for July 4

Boardman will be the site of the Thunder Run/Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. Participants can choose to walk or run a 5K...

McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market

Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 4. The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...

Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday

The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, July 3 at the Heppner City Park. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to...

Gas Prices Holding Steady for July 4th Weekend

Despite climbing gas prices over the last several months, drivers will enjoy the lowest gas prices in at least five years for the Fourth...

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....

Water Concerns Prompt Closure of Chinook Seasons

Low and warm river water, and waning angler participation, has prompted ODFW fish biologists to announce the closure of the Chinook salmon season on...

Umatilla County Fair Board to Meet on July 8

The Umatilla County Fair Board will meet on Wednesday, July 8. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W....

Columbia Salmon Seasons Extended to July 31

Recreational anglers will have more time to reel in a summer Chinook or sockeye salmon, thanks to improved forecasts for both runs returning to...

School District Upgrading Internet Connection

Hermiston School District announced that it will upgrade its internet connection next Monday in order to provide the district with the capacity of up...

Health Officials: Take Precaution Against West Nile

With the warmer than average temperatures, Umatilla County Health officials are warning the public of potentially increased West Nile virus activity in the region. Currently...

Stanfield Community Center Serving Lunch Today

The Stanfield Community Center will serve lunch at noon today. The suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors and $6 for those under 65. Everyone is...

Free Swim Day for Kids Set for Aug. 1

Kids can swim for free at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, Aug. 1, thanks to Advanced Pediatric Dentistry. The free swim day will...

Learn Traditional Survival Skills at Tamástslikt

With the price of admission, Tamástslikt visitors can experience the Naami Nishaycht outdoor living culture village at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute each Saturday now through...

High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrests

Two people are in jail this morning after a high-speed chase in Umatilla County Tuesday afternoon. The incident began at approximately 12:40 p.m. when an...

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...

Hermiston Now Offering Taxi Options

Hermiston residents who use the city’s subsidized taxi ticket program will gain a new option in July. Umatilla Cab Company will begin accepting “City Taxi...

Dust Devils Offering Kids' Baseball Clinic

The Tri-City Dust Devils will hold a youth baseball clinic in July at Gesa Stadium in the Tri-Cities. The clinic, geared for children ages 4-14,...

Latino Business Network to Meet on July 8

The Latino Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at the Hermiston Conference Center. Charlene Scott and Amber Skinner, representatives of...

Boardman Offers Full Slate of July 4th Activities

The city of Boardman has a full slate of Fourth of July activities set to take place on Saturday at Boardman Marina Park. The day...
2015 Relay For Life

Hermiston Relay for Life Raises More than $50,000

Heat may have cut Hermiston’s Relay for Life short this weekend, but it didn’t dampen the spirit. “Even though we had the heat, I still...