Join the Party on National Night Out
Not only is Tuesday the start of the Umatilla County Fair, but it is also the 30th anniversary of National Night Out, a crime-and-drug-prevention...
Hermiston Unveils City's Brand Identity
Hermiston has been growing steadily for the past 10-15 years, fueled in large part by its agricultural industry.
With an eye on future growth, the...
Fair Announces 2013 Parade Winners
The judging for the Umatilla County Fair Parade could not have been easy, considering there were 151 registered entries, plus another 20 or so...
Parading Through Town
Parade Signals Start of Umatilla County Fair Week
Just after 6:30 p.m., the first entrant in the 2013 Umatilla County Fair Parade made its way...
Kindergarteners 'Jump Start' Into School year
From identifying colors to lining up by the classroom door, 40 Umatilla 5-year-olds are getting a “jump start” at the 2013-14 school year this...
How to Succeed in Business
But You Really Do Have to Try - And the Chamber Is Here to Help
Every single business owner, regardless of what product or service...
Big Prize Money, Big Fun set for Farm-City
With a total payoff expected to exceed $200,000, there will be a lot at stake for the contestants at next week’s Farm-City Pro Rodeo...
Driver Dies in Head-On Collision on Westland Road
The driver of a passenger car was killed Wednesday afternoon when it slammed head on into an oncoming semi-truck on Westland Road west of...
Depot to Reduce Workforce by 100 Today
Demolition Set to Begin on Aug. 15
The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) will reduce its workforce by about 100 positions today.
This Reduction in...
Hermiston District Holding New Student Enrollment
New student enrollment for the 2013-14 school year is now open for the Hermiston School District.
The district is holding enrollment for new students entering...
Definitive Guide On How Not To Catch a Mouse
If you type in the words “how to catch a mouse” in the Google search engine, you will find 48,400,000 results pop up. What!?...
Fair Lineup Features Mix Of Genres
The 2013 Umatilla County Fair entertainment lineup offers something for just about everyone – rock, funk, country and Latino music, all packed into one...
Elfering Announces Public Office Hours
Want to talk to Umatilla County Commissioner Bill Elfering but don’t know how to get in touch with him? Problem solved: Elfering has announced...
Cayuse Technologies Celebrates Tribal Diversity
Drum beats echoed through the halls of recently in “song and ceremony” to honor tribal heritage. Staff celebrated with a tribal flag ceremony...
Police Charge Hermiston Man with Car Theft
A Hermiston man faces several charges after being arrested Friday morning for alleged stealing a car on the 900 block of East Main Street.
Around...
Public Invited to Pure Habits Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pure Habits will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The ceremony will be...
Pendleton Walking, Bus Tours Set for August
The Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) is inviting the public to take part its Summer Walking Tour and bus excursions.
The next tour, History To...
Theater Group Coming to Hermiston, Boardman
The Caterpillar Hunter, a theater program for kids of all ages, is planned at the Boardman and Hermiston public libraries on Thursday, Aug. 8.
The...
Fair Board Meeting Rescheduled for July 29
The Umatilla County Fair Board meeting scheduled for Monday, July 29 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Umatilla County...
