Umatilla Principal Retiring After 39 Years in Education
When Dianna Veleke walks the hallways at Clara Brownell Middle School, she greets students by name. The shelves in the her office overflow with...
Umatilla Fine-Tunes Council in Mayoral Absence
Lyle Smith is now the second-in-command for the Umatilla City Council.
The Umatilla City Council voted Smith into the position on Tuesday to help cover...
Good Shepherd Offers Driver Safety Class for Seniors
On Saturday, June 7, Good Shepherd Medical Center will host an AARP Smart Driver Safety Course for people over 55.
The course, accredited by the...
Echo Community Church to Hold Bazaar on Saturday
The Echo Community Church will be the site of a fund-raising bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 24.
Proceeds from the bazaar...
Forklift Trainer Class Set for Boardman
A forklift trainer class will be offered in Boardman on June 2.
The class, presented by D2000 Safety, will be held at the Columbia River...
Morrow County Relay for Life Seeks Sponsors, Teams
The Morrow County Relay for Life is seeking sponsors and teams for the Aug. 2-3 event.
The relay will be held at the Morrow County...
Farewell Party Set for Health Clinic CEO
The public is invited to a farewell party for Mindy Binder, CEO of Columbia River Community Health Services.
The event will be from 5 to...
SAGE Center Plans Tasty 1-Year Anniversary Party
The SAGE Center in Boardman is kicking off summer and celebrating its first year of operation with free admission all day and serving Tillamook...
HSD's Smith Wins Leadership Award
Hermiston School District Deputy Superintendent Wade Smith was named the 2014 Doug Flatt Memorial Leadership Award winner at the InterMountain Education Service District's Pendleton...
Inspectors Find Invasive Species on Pontoon Boat
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife technicians discovered quagga mussels on a pontoon houseboat on Tuesday at the Ontario boat inspection station in Eastern...
Music in the Parks Begins June 16 in Boardman
The cities of Boardman and Irrigon will begin their summer Music in the Parks series beginning June 16.
The concerts are free to the public...
Wildhorse Presents Comedy Jam Tonight
Looking for a laugh? If so, then head on over to the Wildhorse Sports Bar tonight for its weekly Wildhorse Comedy Jam.
Huck Flyn and...
Free Self-Defense Class Offered on June 3
The Umatilla Police Department and Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer a free personal self-defense on Tuesday, June 3 at the hospital’s conference room...
Wyden to Hold Pair of Town Hall Meetings on May 25
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold a pair of town hall meetings in our area on Sunday, May 25.
Wyden will appear at St. Anthony’s...
Spelling Contest Winners Announced
Students from Umatilla and Morrow counties showed off their spelling skills in a spelling contest earlier this month.
The students participated in the contest on...
Corps Reminds Public to Play It Safe This Summer
Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the beginning of summer and serves as the official kick-off for seasonal recreation outdoor fun.
Now is the time to...
Registration Open for Summer Day Camp
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering its popular Summer Day Camp for children ages 6-11.
The camp, which runs from 8...
Parks Department Offers Junior Golf Program
Registration is now open for the city of Hermiston’s Junior Golf Program for kids ages 6-14.
Participants will learn how to drive, pitch, putt, as...
Free Dinner Served Tonight at SDA Church
A free community dinner will be served this evening at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hermiston.
The dinner, available to everyone in need in the...
Council OKs Top Candidates for City Manager Job
The city of Hermiston is moving closer to selecting a new city manager.
In a special meeting Tuesday evening, the city council voted to approve...
