Reaching the Highest Heights

World Record Setter to Speak at Annual UEC Meeting “I looked up and noticed the boat coming back towards me. I yelled, ‘Hey stop the...

Hospital Auxiliary to Hold Bake Sale

spacer size=”10”] The Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary will hold a bake sale on Thursday, April 17 at the Pharmacy Library at Good Shepherd Medical Center. The...

Ocean Salmon Season Looks Promising

The proposed 2014 ocean salmon seasons announced by the Pacific Fishery Management Council this week include good news for both sport anglers and commercial...

City to Transfer Class A Misdemeanors to Circuit Court

The city of Hermiston will began a 20-month experiment on May 1 in which it will turn all Class A misdemeanors over to the...

One Book, One Community Events Set for Next Week

Altrusa International of Hermiston will present a series of One Book, One Community events next week. On Wednesday, April 16 at noon, there will be...

Dinner to Benefit ARC of Umatilla County

A soup and salad dinner will be held Saturday evening to benefit the ARC of Umatilla County. The dinner will take place from 5 to...

Volleyball Match to Benefit Domestic Violence Services

Northwest Nazarene University will take on Lewis-Clark State College Saturday afternoon at Hermiston High School in a benefit volleyball match for Domestic Violence Services. The...

Lions Club Presents Murder Mystery, Potato Bar

The Umatilla Lions Club will present a Murder Mystery and Potato Bar tonight at 7 p.m. The event takes place at the Umatilla High School...
Facade Grant Program

Loan, Grant Programs Aim to Revitalize Downtown

Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and Hermiston’s façade grant program aim to encourage economic growth in the community. Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark...

Another Umatilla Prison Inmate Dies

An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution was found dead early Thursday morning – the fourth death of an inmate at the prison since...

Oregon East Symphony Benefit Set for Saturday

The Oregon East Symphony Spring Fling Benefit will be held Saturday. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sno Road...

West Park Student Wins Day Camp Logo Contest

Fifth grader Shae Boothroyd of Hermiston is the winner of the inaugural Fun at the Fair Day Camp logo contest. The contest was put on...

Hermiston FFA Chapter Names Officers

The Hermiston High School FFA chapter named its 2014-15 officers. The officers are Taylor Katsel-Bradshaw, president; Chase Carslon, vice president; Shandie Britt, secretary; Brady Linnell,...

Free Basketball Refereeing Clinic Set for April 22

Those who’ve always wanted to be a whistle blower – on the basketball court, that is – will have their chance during a free...

Walden Speaks Out on Internet Freedom

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today appeared on Fox News to talk about legislation the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will consider today to protect...

Main Stylin' Nook Raising Funds for Chemo Patients

The Main Stylin’ Nook in Stanfield is raising money for bio-medical freezers with its third annual Rapunzel Project fundraiser. During the month of April, the...
Distracted Driving

OSP to Crack Down on Distracted Driving

During April, the Oregon State Police (OSP) is joining law enforcement and traffic safety partners to increase awareness and save lives during national "Distracted...
Corps Spring Fish Operations

Corps Begins Spring Fish Operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has begun implementing its 2014 Spring Fish Operations Plan (Spring FOP) at the four lower Snake River...
Fishing Instructor

Free Youth Fishing Day Set for McNary Ponds

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and several local partners will host a free youth fishing event at the McNary Channel Ponds near...

Elderly Man Found After 2-Hour Search

A dispute between an elderly couple on Interstate 84 near Pendleton Tuesday led to the man walking off and ended two hours later –...