Tag: Umatilla County Fair
Fair Names Gary Garrard 2014 Fair Grand Marshal
Longtime fair volunteer and former board member Gary Garrard has been named the 2014 Umatilla County Fair Grand Marshal.
Garrard was named grand marshal at...
Huston Named 2014 Fair Court Chaperone
A 4H leader, mother, wife and volunteer from Hermiston has been appointed as the 2014 chaperone for the Umatilla County Fair Court.
Shirley Huston has...
2014 UEC Calendars Available Free to Members
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has produced a 2014 calendar available free for cooperative members.
A limited number of the calendars are available at UEC’s Hermiston and...
Fair Court to Return for 2014 Umatilla County Fair
The Umatilla County Fair Court is returning after a two-year absence.
The Umatilla County Fair Board of Directors announced Tuesday that the fair court will...
EOTEC Could Soon Have Project Manager
The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center board is currently in contract negotiations with a Denver company to serve as its project manager.
If the...
Fair Announces Muttin Bustin Winners
At the end of the fifth and final day at the Umatilla County Fair, Frank Rendon of Wool Busters awarded a Montana Silver Belt...
Umatilla County Fair Announces Contest Winners
The Umatilla County Fair wrapped up a week of exhibits, entertainment and carnival rides, but there’s one last piece of business left before closing...
Rambouillets: Built to last
Imposing-Looking Sheep Catch Fairgoers' Attention
Take a stroll through the sheep barn on the Umatilla County Fairgrounds and you’ll see dozens of them eating, sleeping...
Dr. Solar Offers Fun and the Sun
There’s more to Terry Robinson than meets the eye. The performer, who goes by the name Dr. Solar, is entertaining crowds this week at...
Zaniac Embraces His 'Inner Dork'
The best compliment Alex Zerbe ever received came from none other than Sharon Osbourne, wife of heavy metal icon and rock and roll crazy...
Familiar Faces Leaving School Board, Council
Meeting Dates Changed for August to Avoid Conflicting with Fair
Two Umatilla governing boards will announce vacancies at meetings this month. The Umatilla City Council...
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...
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...
Get to Know the 2013 County Fair Ambassadors
The Umatilla County Fair kicks off in less than two weeks, so let’s take a moment to get to know this year’s Umatilla County...
Fair Clears Up Carnival Rumors
Contrary to some reported rumors, the carnival has not been eliminated from this year’s Umatilla County Fair.
“Nothing could be further from the truth,” said...
Council OKs Policy Changes for Skydiving Operations
In anticipation of a proposed skydiving business at the Hermiston Municipal Airport, the Hermiston City Council on Monday night established a set of minimum...
EOTEC to Move Forward with New Project Manager
The Hermiston City Council, acting on the recommendation of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center board, voted Monday night to terminate its contract...
City, County Reach Agreements on EOTEC
Agreements Outline Management, Financial Responsibilities
The Hermiston City Council approved a pair of intergovernmental agreements Monday night between the city and Umatilla County to help...
Nearly 300 Register for Kindergarten in Hermiston
Nearly 300 Hermiston children were registered for kindergarten during the Hermiston School District’s kindergarten registration day on Friday.
The event was held at the Hermiston...