Echo Puts Bounty on Goatheads

Puncture vine season is here and the city of Echo is putting on bounty on those goatheads. The city will pay $1 for each small...

Echo to Hold Reception for Library's Centennial

The city of Echo will host a reception on July 14 to welcome the America in Bloom judges, as well as commemorate the Echo...

Hermiston Now an E-Commerce Zone

Designation Provides E-Commerce Businesses Tax Incentives to Locate in Hermiston Companies that do most of their business online can now get a break on their...
2014 Stanfield 4th of July

Stanfield Celebrates 4th with Big-Time Fun

From pie baking to fireworks, Stanfield rang in the Fourth of July home-town style this weekend. After the fireman’s breakfast filled stomachs, the parade kicked...

Sherrell Chevrolet to Celebrate New Location

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting event as Sherrell Chevrolet celebrates its grand opening at its new location on July 17. The...

Planning Commission to Consider Variance Request

The Hermiston Planning Commission will consider a request on Tuesday, July 8 for a variance on a city ordinance requiring buildings in a duplex...

Hermiston Cinema to Show 'Epic' for Free

Hermiston 8 Cinema will offer a free showing of the movie of Epic to children on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8-9. The PG-rated movie will...

98% Angels to Perform Tonight in Irrigon

98% Angels will perform a free concert tonight at Irrigon Marina Park. The show is part of the Boardman and Irrigon’s Music in the Parks...
I-84 High-Speed Chase

2 Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-84

Spike strips helped bring a harrowing high-speed chase along Interstate 84 to a conclusion and resulted law enforcement personnel arresting two people at gunpoint. Oregon...
Highway 207 crash

Highway 207 Crash Leads to DUII Arrest

A Umatilla man is in jail on drunk driving charges following a crash on Highway 207 that sent a Hermiston man to the hospital...
2015 Hermiston Fireworks Preview

Hermiston Celebrates July Fourth with a Bang!

Butte Park was the place to be on Friday as Hermiston celebrated Independence Day with a day-long city-sponsored party. People began gravitating to the park...

2014 Hermiston Fourth of July Photo Gallery

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Strip Club, Business Closures Anger Residents

While businesses come and go in Umatilla, city policies are raising eyebrows, concerns and ire from local residents. John Nichols presented the council with letters...

Head Start Receives $110,000 Grant

Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start received $110,000 in grant money to expand one of its programs into Union County. The Oregon Parent Education Collaborative grant will...

United Way Charity Golf Tourney Set for July 25

The sixth annual United Way Charity Golf Tournament will be held July 25 at the Wildhorse Championship Golf Course in Pendleton. The entry fee is...

Umatilla All-School Reunion Set for July 18-20

The 2014 All-School Reunion for Umatilla will be held July 18-20 and is expected to bring more than 300 UHS alumni, family and friends...
Student-Built Home Design

Design Complete for 1st Student-Built Home

After nearly four months of collaborative work, Gail Sargent of Sargent Architects placed the final touches on the design for the first student-built home...

Scientist to Give Meteorite Talk at Hermiston Library

Renowned scientist Richard Pugh will give a free presentation about meteorites at the Hermiston Public Library on Thursday, July 10. The event, presented by the...

Tamástslikt Visitors Get Chance to Create Regalia

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute’s outdoor living culture village will take an in-depth look at horses and horse regalia on Saturday, July 5. Young visitors to Naami...