HCC 6-9-15

Hermiston Council Adopts 2015-16 Budget

The Hermiston City Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 at Monday night’s meeting. The new budget totals $57,208,424 – a $4.7 million increase...

Temperatures Soar Above Historical Averages

Temperatures continue to soar well above historical averages with record highs being set in several cities in the Pacific Northwest. In Hermston on Monday, the...

Irrigon Teen Dies in Drowning Accident

An 18-year-old Irrigon resident died Sunday afternoon after being pulled out of the Columbia River. OregonLive reported that Morrow County marine deputies received a report...

Umatilla County Fair Board to Meet on Wednesday

The Umatilla County Fair Board will meet on Wednesday, June 17. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Hansel Government Center, 915...

SAGE Center Hosting Tillamook Cheese Days

The SAGE Center is hosting Tillamook Cheese Days June 19-20, showcasing Tillamook products made in Boardman. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2...
Stuart Allen

Sage Advice to Grads: Plan for a Successful Life

1980 HHS Grad Shares Secrets to Success with Class of 2015 The Hermiston High School Class of 2015 received a few words of advice Saturday...

BMCC's Jared Parke Earns BMCC Rodeo Award

Jared Parke, a third-year Blue Mountain Community College student, was awarded the Riley Freeman Memorial Rodeo Athlete Award. Since 2009, this award is given in...
UHS 2015 Grads

Umatilla Graduates Ready to Turn the Page

Pomp and Circumstance ushered in the end of an era for 82 Umatilla High School students on Saturday at the 2015 commencement ceremony. “It’s a...
2015 HHS Grad Class

HHS Graduates Celebrate Their Journey

Presiding over her final graduation ceremony before retiring as principal, Jocelyn Jones called the class of 2015 “one of the finest in Hermiston High...
Umatilla Budget

Umatilla City Council Approves Budget

The Umatilla City Council approved its $12.3 million 2015-16 budget Tuesday night. The budget includes about $3.4 million in the General Fund, which includes administration...
Alcatraz Exhibit

Tamástslikt Exhibit to Focus on Alcatraz

Together with Alcatraz Cruises, Tamástslikt Cultural Institute opens its newest exhibit, “Alcatraz: Life on the Rock” and “Alcatraz: The Last Day” on Saturday, June...
iCan Bike Preview

Camp Teaches Folks with Disabilities to Ride Bikes

iCan Shine is returning to Hermiston this month to put on a bike camp for people with disabilities. The camp will be held at Armand...

McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market

Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6. The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
Landing Days Preview

Umatilla Gearing Up for Annual Landing Days

The city of Umatilla is inviting the public to take part in the annual Umatilla Landing Days on June 27. The day gets started at...

Chambers to Highlight China Trip Opportunity

Have you ever wanted to visit the Great Wall of China, tour the Bund in Shanghai or take a boat ride on the West...
ODFW contest

ODFW Seeks Outdoor Photos from Citizens

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to showcase your fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming and wildlife viewing photos on its website, in promotional...
Big River Golf Course

Umatilla Police Charity Golf Tourney Set for June 13

The Umatilla Police Officers’ Association third annual charity golf Ttournament is happening June 13 at Big River Golf Course in Umatilla. The entry fee is...

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....

Head Start Offers Learning Picnics for Young Children

Umatilla Morrow Head Start will be giving young children a chance to mix fun with learning with its upcoming Learning Picnics. All children up to...

Presbyterian Church to Hold Rummage Sale

The Umatilla Presbyterian Church will hold a rummage and white elephant sale on June 5-6. The sale will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4...