HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fire District 1 will set fire to the Hermiston Butte Saturday in preparation for July 4. The burning may be rescheduled if it becomes too windy on Saturday.
OREGON CITY — A Hermiston woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a head-on crash near Oregon City. Oregon State Police also reported three other crashes that day claimed four lives statewide.
STANFIELD — The Stanfield city council was presented with options for raising water rates on Tuesday, but decided to delay their decision until after a new city manager is hired.
STANFIELD — Stanfield might put Highway 395 on a diet, but it has nothing to do with counting calories.
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led to the deaths of two people Saturday while boating on the Columbia River.
Decades later, Laurel Woodward still remembers the moment she discovered her love for teaching.
Director, Hermiston Parks and Recreation
HERMISTON — A two-car collision on Highway 395 outside Hermiston city limits on Tuesday sent one person to a regional hospital with serious injuries.
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HERMISTON — Before North Park became Greenwood Park, few people in Hermiston knew it existed.
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UMATILLA — The search for two adults missing from a boat on the Columbia River ended Monday evening. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the recovery of both bodies.
Renewed interest and energy is rejuvenating the excitement for Umatilla’s signature summer event.
The community is invited to a barbecue sponsored by the Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition.
Dashing dachshunds will take to the street as the annual Wiener Dog Race revs up with excitement.
A variety of musical genres are featured during the coming weeks as Morrow County continues its annual outdoor summer concert series.
Tickets are still available for the 20th anniversary reunion concert of the Inland Northwest Musicians.
A familiar face — and voice — to many people in Morrow County, area residents have a chance to see Lindy Gravelle on stage. Gravelle is one of the opening acts of the upcoming show at 'Live fr…
HERMISTON — Hermiston’s first city manager, Tom Harper, died Tuesday at the age of 96. He was one of the final living members of a generation of city leaders who helped move Hermiston from a s…
UMATILLA COUNTY — For children in Umatilla County who aren't sure where their next meal will come from, free lunch programs can help fill in the gap.
There’s still time to join the ultimate pep rally during vacation Bible school at Trinity Lutheran Church.
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HERMISTON — More french fries than ever will come out of Hermiston after Lamb Weston cut the ribbon on a $250 million expansion of its processing plant.
HERMISTON — A series of fires along railroad tracks near Hermiston kept firefighters busy Wednesday afternoon.
UMATILLA — The superintendent of Two Rivers Correctional Institution is out of the office pending a human resources investigation in the wake of scathing accusations.
With the change in season, the Hermiston First Christian Church recently announced a schedule change.
A Southern-style pit barbecue is featured during an event at Black Acre Farm, near Lexington.
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ALEM — As the 2019 legislative session winds down, Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, is busy casting votes and fulfilling committee assignments as he represents District 57.
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There are 98 kindergarten graduates at Rocky Heights Elementary school this year and — as parents and family learned last week — all of them can count to 100.
Terri “Majenta” Hymas Becker
Tickets are still available for the 20th anniversary reunion concert of the Inland Northwest Musicians.
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Emilio Leal recently signed his letter of intent to play soccer at Walla Walla Community College in the coming fall. But fancy footwork is not the only trick up the recent Hermiston High Schoo…
HERMISTON — An adult foster home in Hermiston known as Christy’s Loving Care has been shut down by the state after a resident’s broken leg sparked suspicions of abuse.
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council adopted a budget on Monday night that was roughly $1 million smaller than the current fiscal year, thanks to several large construction projects that are…
The Relay for Life of Umatilla & Morrow Counties is stepping out in the fight against cancer.
Domestic Violence Services maintains a “Wish List” on its website. In addition to financial donations, a variety of household, personal hygiene and clothing items are needed. Current needs inc…
Local author Carol Clupny has been making the rounds after recently launching her book, “The Ribbon Of Road Ahead: One Woman’s Remarkable Journey with Parkinson’s Disease.”
A unique day camp that provides instruction on how to ride bicycles returns to Hermiston.
With influences from Tom Petty and Muddy Waters to the Beatles and Rolling Stones, The Wasteland Kings stirs up the genre with their own unique twist. To hear the La Grande-based band, head to…
Dr. James Burgess of Country Animal Hospital in Hermiston is teaming up with the city of Boardman to help pet owners in keeping their cats and dogs current on vaccinations.
A science-based event for youths that highlights how the brain works is offered free of charge in La Grande.
Three hundred and forty six Hermiston High School students became graduates in a sea of purple caps and robes last Thursday at the Toyota Center.
UMATILLA — The students at Clara Brownell Middle School can see more clearly since a $10.5 million 2016 school bond funded the construction of new double-pane tinted windows in classrooms, and…
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council will vote Monday on its budget for 2019-20.
HERMISTON — In a storage room at Eastern Oregon Telecom, a wide stack of cardboard boxes each bear the flower-shaped Huawei logo.
Kik family establishes racing legacy through racetrack and four generations of enthusiasts
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KENNEWICK, Washington — Hermiston High School presented diplomas to 346 graduating students at the Toyota Center on Thursday evening.
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HERMISTON — Test tubes and dangerous spills took center stage at the Umatilla Fire District Training building Thursday, when the Hermiston Hazardous Materials Response Team ran several drill s…
Due to a scheduling conflict, the upcoming American Red Cross community blood drive will be held Monday, June 17 from noon to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave.
UMATILLA — On June 4, the city celebrated the opening of the new mile-long Wanapa Road with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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When people walk through the doors at Good Shepherd Medical Center they are often worried or scared about what they might find — a life-changing diagnosis, perhaps, or a family member in pain.
Work won’t be complete on the Interstate 82 bridge at Umatilla by Hermiston High School’s graduation, but it is expected to be done in time for Fourth of July traffic.
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SALEM — EO Media Group's presence in Oregon is set to get even stronger.
Volunteers collect rubber ducks on the Umatilla River during a Leadership Hermiston Class 22 fundraiser on Saturday. The leadership class, hosted by the Greater Hermiston Area Chamber of Comme…
IRRIGON — Gay Newman, chair of the Umatilla County Fair Board, pleaded guilty to poaching an elk.
The Irrigon Farmers’ Market is now open for the season.