Crews Put Out Trailer Fire
Firefighters extinguished a trailer fire in Hermiston on Thursday afternoon.
At 1:49 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a report of a...
Wyden ‘Throws Doors of Government Wide Open’ in Umatilla Town Hall
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden held his 1,069th town hall meeting at Umatilla High School where he answered questions on topics ranging from...
10-Year-Old Passenger in Christmas Day Collision Dies from Injuries
A 10-year-old Hermiston boy has died from injuries suffered in a three-vehicle accident on Christmas.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's office confirmed the death of 10-year-old...
BMCC Releases Fall Honor Roll
Blue Mountain Community College recently celebrated the academic achievements of full-time students for fall term 2023-24. Those included on the honor roll are:
President’s List:...
Stoney Lonesome to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Stoney Lonesome will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country band takes the stage at 8...
Sturgeon Retention Closed in Bonneville, The Dalles Pools
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington closed sturgeon retention in The Dalles and Bonneville Pools effective 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3.
The closure areas are...
UEC’s IT Manager Completes Management Internship Program
Adelaide Zumwalt, Umatilla Electric Cooperative's IT manager, received recognition for completing the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA)
Management Internship Program (MIP).
The Robert I. Kabat Management...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 1: Wendi Louise Fisher, 51, was cited and released near E. Highland Avenue...
Hermiston Bulldogs Run to Conference Cross-Country Honors
The Hermiston cross-country teams had much to celebrate in 2023, with five boys and four girls earning Mid-Columbia Conference honors, along with girls coach...
Umatilla Electric Rebuilding Transmission Lines Along Elm Avenue
Due to aging infrastructure and the growing energy needs of the Hermiston area, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) will be rebuilding 17 miles of existing...
Echo PTO Helps Students Find Perfect Gift for Family Members
Finding the perfect Christmas gift is often a struggle — especially for children who want to surprise their parents.
The Echo Parent Teacher Organization helped...
Pac/West Lobby Group Adds Journalist to Communications Team
Pac/West Lobby Group is expanding its communications team with the hire of George Plaven, a veteran in Oregon journalism who has covered natural resource and agriculture...
Hermiston Continues to Add Housing as Population Exceeds 20,000
The city of Hermiston approved dozens of new housing permits in 2023 while seeing its population exceed 20,000.
According to a 2024 Growth & Development...
Tickets on Sale for 30th Annual Melonville Comedy Festival
Three national touring comedians will take the stage during the 30th annual Melonville Comedy Festival.
Past Melonville middle act Gabriel Rutledge is the 2024 headliner, JR Berard is the featured...
Hermiston School District Releases Statement on Death of Student
The Hermiston School District has been notified of the death of a West Park Elementary School student.
The district issued the following statement this morning:
This...
Two Cultures One Community Powwow Set for Feb. 23-25
The Two Cultures One Community Committee and Nixyáawii Community Financial Services will host the inaugural Two Cultures One Community Powwow Feb. 23-25 at the Pendleton Convention...
Boardman Council Meets Tonight
The Boardman City Council will elect a new council president tonight at its first meeting of the new year.
The c9ouncil will also hold a...
Christmas Trees Can Be Dropped Off at Hermiston’s Butte Park
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is accepting Christmas trees for recycling into mulch through Jan. 31.
Trees may be dropped off in Butte Park’s...
Wyden to Hold Town Halls in Morrow, Umatilla Counties on Jan. 4
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today announced he will begin his 2024 town hall schedule with seven in-person town halls the first week of January...
Tickets to Soon Go on Sale for 19th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
The 19th annual Daddy Daughter Dance will swing into the Pendleton Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 featuring beloved activities and an expanded ticket...
