Oregon economy added over 6k jobs in August
The Oregon Employment Department in their September press release reported that the state’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 6,900 jobs in August,...
Dust Devils pitcher named NWL All-Star after dominant summer on the mound
PASCO, Wash.-The season may be over, but Tri-City Dust Devils starting pitcher Ryan Johnson has been named to the 2025 Northwest League (NWL) All-Star...
Morrow County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
IRRIGON, Ore.-West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes tested in Morrow County and the North Morrow Vector Control District (NMVCD) will conduct aerial...
Echo Corn Maze ready for fall fun
Echo Corn Maze is kicking off this year’s fun fall season on Saturday, Sept. 27 with the third annual Sunflower Festival & Fall Market.
Visitors...
Massive mosquito swarm descends on Umatilla, Morrow Counties
UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — A swarm of more than 100,000 mosquitoes is set to descend on Umatilla and Morrow counties, prompting vector control districts...
Mental, behavioral health awareness event set for Sept. 20 in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-You Are Not Alone, a mental and behavioral health awareness event and honor walk is September 20 on the Good Shepherd Health Care...
Good Shepherd to celebrate Boardman and surrounding communities with pool party
BOARDMAN, Oregon -A pool party in celebration of community and health is set for September 27 in Boardman. Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS)...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation welcomes new board member
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation board recently welcomed Shawn Lockwood as its newest member.
“I have a heart for volunteering,” said Lockwood. “One...
2020 Infrastructure Improvement Bond still keeping Boardman safe
BOARDMAN, Ore.-The City of Boardman continues to benefit from an Infrastructure Improvement Bond passed in 2020.
“Boardman residents can take pride in knowing that their...
Refinery issues, pipeline outage lead to high West Coast gas prices
(AAA News Release) Recent oil refinery issues in Puget Sound and California, along with reports of an outage at the Olympic Pipeline, have caused...
Hermiston approves UGB expansion, advances LID formation
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the expansion of the city’s urban growth boundary (UGB) by over 800 acres at its regular meeting on...
Umatilla voters to consider new police station again in November
UMATILLA, Ore.-Umatilla residents will again consider a bond measure to fund construction of a new police station.
The Umatilla City Council has approved referring Bond...
Investigators of Science STEM camp set for La Grande
LA GRANDE, Ore.-Registration is now open for Investigators of Science, a STEM Day camp for middle school-age students at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) on...
Umatilla High has new girls basketball coach
UMATILLA — Umatilla High School has a new head coach of the girls varsity basketball team.
Trey Trevino, 26, took over the Vikings girls basketball...
Kayaker rescued in Columbia River
BOARDMAN, Ore.-A kayaker was rescued from the Columbia River on the afternoon of September 7.
Boardman Fire Rescue District (BFRD) responded around 3:40 p.m. after...
Let ‘er Buck at the 115th Pendleton Round-Up Sept. 6-13
PENDLETON, Ore.- The iconic Pendleton Round-Up, a 115-year tradition, returns with a week of community events and rodeo action September 6-13.
Since its inception in...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Introduces Region’s Most Affordable Diagnostic Imaging Services
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is proud to announce a major win for patients across Eastern Oregon: the lowest-cost outpatient...
Residents can now ‘Ask Hermiston’ about community information
HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents have a new tool to stay connected and informed about city government and the Hermiston community.
Ask Hermiston, which allows residents to engage...
Woman experiencing possible cardiac issue rescued in Morrow County
MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Search and Rescue team responded to a woman having a possible cardiac issue near the Coalmine...
Oregon joins Washington, California to form Western Health Alliance
SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek announced that Oregon will join Washington and California in the newly formed Western Health Alliance.
Governors Kotek, Gavin Newsom of California,...
