Ed Brookshier Retires

Brookshier Ready to Turn the Page

In 1991, grunge music dominated the charts, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 3,000 for the first time, the Internet was in its...

S&P Raises Hermiston's Credit Rating

The credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s, has raised its long-term rating of city of Hermiston general obligation debt from “A+” to “AA-.” S&P revised...

Register Now for Youth Flag Football League

The deadline to register for the city of Hermiston’s youth flag football league is Sept. 5. The dates for the league are Saturdays from Sept....
Mosquito control

No West Nile Virus in Umatilla County (So Far)

The number of human cases of West Nile virus has been steadily climbing around the nation and one case was reported in Morrow County...

Sunset Market Takes Place Friday Evening

In addition to the weekly Hermiston Saturday Market at McKenzie Park, there will also be a Sunset Market on Friday. The Sunset Market hours are...

Heppner to Hold Music in the Park on Sunday

Heppner will host a Summer Music in the Park event on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Heppner Elementary School...
Student-Built Home

Construction Begins on Student-Built Home

Early this week, local students began preparatory work for the foundation phase of the first student-built home. Working under the direction of local professionals provided...
Ag Production

Oregon Counties Rank High in U.S. Agriculture

What county is first in the US for green pea acreage and production? The answer is Umatilla. What county leads the nation in pear...

Eagles Lodge to Serve Breakfast Sunday

The Hermiston Eagles will serve breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 24. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 160 N.W. Second...

Community Night Out Set for Boardman on Aug. 28

First responders in Boardman are inviting the public to a community night out on Thursday, Aug. 28. Personnel from the Boardman Ambulance, Fire Protection District...

HPD Arrests 2nd 'Person of Interest' in Pasco Murders

The Tri-City Herald is reporting a second ‘person of interest’ has been arrested in Umatilla in connection with the murders of three Pasco residents...

Tamástslikt Will Share History of Regalia

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute’s outdoor living culture village will treat visitors to examples of traditional and contemporary regalia on Saturday, Aug. 23. Visitors to Naami Nishaycht...
Desert Arts Preview

Desert Arts Council Unveils Season Lineup

The Desert Arts Council has unveiled the lineup for its 30th season that will feature some new treats along with some old favorites. The season...

Lions Club to Hold Parking Lot Sale in Umatilla

The Umatilla-Irrigon Lions Club will hold a parking lot sale on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 821 Sixth St., in Umatilla. The sale will go from...

Hermiston Terrace to Host Fiddlers on Thursday

Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living will host a fiddlers jam from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. Musicians are encouraged to take part in...
HAC

Hispanic Committee Drops Bilingual Requirement

In an effort to attract more applicants for its three vacant seats, the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee is doing away with its bilingual requirement. The...

Boardman Chamber Luncheon Set for Wednesday

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will holds its monthly lunch meeting at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. Jill...
HAC 8-18-14

EOU Continues Outreach to Hispanic Community

The demographics across the country, state and local region are changing rapidly with Latinos continuing to make up an ever-growing percentage of the U.S....

State Explains Reasons Behind Coal Permit Denial

The Department of State Lands (DSL) on Monday announced the removal-fill permit for the Coyote Island Terminal at the Port of Morrow in Boardman...

State Denies Key Permit for Morrow Pacific Project

The Oregon Department of State Lands has denied Ambre Energy a key permit needed to construct a dock in the Columbia River at the...