Bulldogs Girls Ranked No. 4 in State
The Hermiston girls basketball team held on to its No. 4 ranking among 5A teams in the state.
In fact, all top five teams held...
Megaload Slowly Approaching Oregon-Idaho Border
The so-called ‘megaload’ is making its way – mega-slowly – across Eastern Oregon and has arrived at John Day.
The Ontario Argus Observer reports that...
Keep Your Dogs Safe During Trapping Season
With trapping seasons underway in Oregon, dog owners need to be aware that there could be traps in areas where they are hiking with...
Altrusa Seeks Outstanding Young Citizen Nominations
Do you know a young person (under the age of 25) that has willingly taken on responsibilities of helping others? Altrusa International of...
Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk Driving
Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season, but if you find yourself a little too merry, don’t get behind the wheel of an...
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Fellowship Dinner
Volunteers are needed to serve the hundreds of people expected to take part in the annual Christmas Community Fellowship Dinner.
And if the Thanksgiving dinner...
Christmas Tree Permits Available
Christmas tree permits are now available for the Umatilla National Forest and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Permits can be purchased for $5 and are limited...
Warmer Weather Should Stick Around
The warmer weather that was promised was delivered over the weekend and is expected to continue into the week.
Today’s high temperature should reach 50...
U.S. Entity Releases Treaty Recommendation
The U.S. Entity on Friday sent a final regional recommendation concerning the future of the Columbia River Treaty to the U.S. Department of State....
BMCC to Hold Listening Forum on Dec. 17
Blue Mountain Community College is holding a listening forum to hear from the public on why its recent general obligation bond failed.
The forum will...
A New Way to Junk Your Junker
We’ve all seen them forever parked next to the street curb. Maybe you have one and don’t know how to get rid of it....
Phone Scammers Impersonating OSP Officers
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is warning the public to be aware of phone scams by individuals claiming to be the state police.
The OSP...
Echo Library to Host Open House Dec. 19
The Echo Public Library will host an open house from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Refreshments will be available while you browse...
ODOT Suggests Alternatives to Studded Tires
With more winter weather rolling across parts of the state, many motorists are reviewing their options when it comes to different types of chains...
Little Room at the Inn
City's Hotel Occupancy Rates Exceed State, National Averages
It’s not as easy to find a hotel room in Hermiston as it used to be. The...
Grand Opening Set for Village on the Green
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce will host the grand opening of The Village on the Green, formerly known as the Desert River Inn in...
Winter Sturgeon Season Set in Bonneville Pool
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted a split-season management structure for the Columbia River between Bonneville and The Dalles dams in 2014.
The winter...
Stanfield celebrating “Holiday Fun” This Saturday
After overwhelming success with its fall festival, Stanfield is celebrating again this Saturday with “Holiday Fun.”
Including activities for children, a free community dinner, hay...
Echo Seeks Items for Food Baskets
The city of Echo is collecting food, toys and cash for its Food Basket program.
The public is encouraged to donate canned and packaged food....
Megaload Back on the Road
Warmer temperatures have made it possible for the first of three “megaloads” to get back on the road.
The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported that warmer...
