Bowfishing Tourney Set for Aug. 3-4 in Boardman
The fourth annual Columbia River Bowfishing Tournament will be held Aug. 3-4 in Boardman. Those interested in competing can register online.
Weigh-ins will be at...
Health Center to Host Free Public Barbecue
Columbia River Community Health Services in Boardman will host a barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 in celebration of...
Irrigon Man Graduating From Apprentice Program
An Irrigon man is among four students who will graduate from the Walla Walla District’s Power Plant Apprentice Program this morning during a 10...
Washington Federal Buys Bank of America branches
Hermiston’s Bank of America is one of 51 branches in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and New Mexico being acquired by Washington Federal.
The acquisitions will give...
Farm-City Pro Rodeo to Kick Off 26th Year
Hermiston may be small in terms of its population, but there is nothing small-time about the Farm-City Pro Rodeo.
For the 26th straight year, the...
City's Dispatch Center Could Consolidate with County
If the City Council gives its approval at its Aug. 12 meeting, the Hermiston emergency dispatch service will consolidate with Umatilla County’s dispatch service...
TRCI Getting Back to Normal After Chickenpox Cases
For most of us, “chickenpox” conjures images of red, itchy blisters, oatmeal baths and vaccinations.
For the staff at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, however, chickenpox...
Turns Out Paul McCartney Has Written a Few Songs
Time to break out the running diary of the Kane family’s trip to Seattle to see Paul McCartney at Safeco Field on Friday (with...
$2 Million Grant 'A Dream Come True' for Umatilla
Funding Will Allow STEM After-School Programs for K-12
The Umatilla School District will receive a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to bring science, technology,...
$2M grant 'dream come true' for Umatilla
By Jennifer Colton
The Umatilla School District will receive a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs to...
CTUIR Expands Public Transportation Service
From Pilot Rock to Mission and Walla Walla to La Grande, white shuttle buses shuffle travelers around Northeast Oregon every day.
On July 1, the...
Events Planned for Tamástslikt's 15th Anniversary
Fifteen years ago, Tamástslikt Cultural Institute opened its doors with the intention of sharing the culture, traditions, history, and vision of the Cayuse, Umatilla,...
Driver Dies in Crash Trying to Elude Police
A 37-year-old Washington man died early Thursday morning when he crashed a stolen vehicle as he attempted to elude a Stanfield police officer along...
Revitalization Committee Wraps Up Its Work
In its final official act as a committee, the URD-PAC, otherwise known as the Urban Renewal District Planning Advisory Committee, voted Wednesday evening to...
Six Sunny Beaches Minutes From Hermiston
It’s pushing 100 degrees and you need to cool down. Fast.
You can enjoy sand, surf and suds close to home by visiting one of...
Junior Golf Camp Set for July 29-Aug. 2
Big River Golf Course will be the site of this area’s only all-inclusive junior golf camp sponsored by Les Schwab.
The camp runs from 8:30...
Group Proposes Family Cultural Center in Hermiston
A group of community members are in the early planning stages for a Family Cultural Center in Hermiston. The goal is to provide a...
Oregon Poets to Appear at Hermiston Public Library
Two renowned Oregon poets will give readings and discuss their works at the Hermiston Public Library on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Steve Dieffenbacher...
HPD Reports Drop in Crime From 2012
The Hermiston Police Department is reporting a 33-percent drop in violent crime through the first six months of the year compared to the same...
Health Department Offers Low-Cost Shingles Vaccines
For a limited time, low-cost shingles vaccines will be available at the Pendleton and Hermiston Public Health Clinics. Those who are eligible for the...
