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...
Area Students Graduate from EOU
Four area students recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande.
Three students from Boardman are among the recent graduates, including Manuel Aviles Cordero,...
Gonorrhea Cases on the Rise in Umatilla County
Fifteen cases of gonorrhea have been reported in the past eight weeks, according to the Umatilla County Public Health Department.
Sarah Williams, public health director...
Local Organizations Receive Wildhorse Grants
The Hermiston School District and Irrigon and Umatilla Little League were among the 30 recipients of grant money from the Wildhorse Foundation.
The foundation, a...
End of an Era: Pronghorn Relocated from Depot
Nearly 40 pronghorn antelope were captured and relocated from the Umatilla Chemical Depot (UMCD) to Malheur County on Tuesday.
Pronghorn were long-time residents of the...
Umatilla County Ranked 4th in State for Job Seekers
Umatilla County is one of the best places in the state of Oregon to live if you’re a job seeker.
That’s according to Nerd Wallet,...
Missing Teen Located in Mexico
A 14-year-old Kennewick girl who was missing since Dec. 4 has been located in Mexico.
The Tri-City Herald reported on Wednesday that Elizabeth Romero was...
School District Reflects Back on Tragedies
With renewed national media coverage and the recent release of 911 recordings from the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, the Hermiston School District reflects back...
