Let ‘er Buck at the 115th Pendleton Round-Up Sept. 6-13
PENDLETON, Ore.- The iconic Pendleton Round-Up, a 115-year tradition, returns with a week of community events and rodeo action September 6-13.
Since its inception in...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Introduces Region’s Most Affordable Diagnostic Imaging Services
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is proud to announce a major win for patients across Eastern Oregon: the lowest-cost outpatient...
Residents can now ‘Ask Hermiston’ about community information
HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents have a new tool to stay connected and informed about city government and the Hermiston community.
Ask Hermiston, which allows residents to engage...
Woman experiencing possible cardiac issue rescued in Morrow County
MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Search and Rescue team responded to a woman having a possible cardiac issue near the Coalmine...
Oregon joins Washington, California to form Western Health Alliance
SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek announced that Oregon will join Washington and California in the newly formed Western Health Alliance.
Governors Kotek, Gavin Newsom of California,...
Oregon hunters asked to get deer, elk tested for CWD
SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) are encouraging hunters to get deer and elk harvested...
Greater Hermiston area driving strong job growth in Umatilla, Morrow Counties
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Both Umatilla and Morrow Counties have gained jobs over the past 13 years, with the Greater Hermiston area, which includes Hermiston, Umatilla,...
High School Football Preview: Heppner Mustangs
HEPPNER, Ore.-The Heppner High School football team opened its 2025 season on the road with a dominant 43-6 victory over Crane on August 29.
The...
AAA Testing: Frequent problems possible with Traffic Jam Assistance systems
AAA automotive engineers recently evaluated low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems (also known as Traffic Jam Assistance), which are becoming more and more common...
Boardman Fire Rescue District responds to dumpster fire at Riverside High
BOARDMAN, Ore.-Boardman Fire Rescue District (BFRD) responded to a dumpster fire with chemicals at Riverside High School on the evening of August 28.
BFRD arrived...
High School Football Preview: Baker Bulldogs
BAKER CITY, Ore.-The Baker High School Bulldogs football team will be looking for some redemption in the 4A Greater Oregon League (GOL) in 2025.
Baker...
Inaugural Pet Run and Walk 5k planned in Boardman
BOARDMAN, Ore.-The first annual Pet Run and Walk 5k is set for September 6 in Boardman Marina Park.
Boardman Park and Recreation District is partnering...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Offering Free Urology Seminar Presented by Urologist Dr. Matthew...
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is hosting a free urology seminar on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to...
Getting to Know Dementia workshop series set for Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd’s Vange John Memorial Hospice is hosting a free, six-part workshop series on dementia starting October 15.
“We all know someone who has...
Oregon’s nonfarm employment dips by over 2,500 jobs in July
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 2,700 jobs in July, following a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June. Financial activities (-2,700...
Hermiston moves ahead with UGB expansion, LID formation process
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to expand the urban growth boundary (UGB) in the South Hermiston Industrial Park...
High School Football Preview: Hermiston Bulldogs
HERMISTON, Ore.-“New year, new us” is a mantra the Hermiston Bulldogs varsity football team is embracing heading into the 2025 Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) season.
Coming...
BMCC one of the best community colleges in Oregon and the country
PENDLETON, Ore.-Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in Pendleton is one of the top 100 community colleges in the nation, according to a recent study.
The...
Think traffic safety this back-to-school season
HERMISTON, Ore.-It may still feel like summer outside, but students around the region will be headed back to school next week, which can mean...
Milton-Freewater man arrested on suspicion of sex crimes
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.-A Milton-Freewater man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse.
The arrest stems from an investigation that started on June 11, when Milton-Freewater...
