They want ecosystem function to be recognized as an equal purpose in the treaty, which came about to address flood control and power generation.
Shepherd's Grain expects all of its flours to be available again by Oct. 1. An August fire destroyed the mill in Pendleton, Ore., where most of it was produced.
The USDA is providing $10 million to help establish what advocates say will be the largest program to promote climate-smart ranching in the West. Sustainable Northwest, a Portland-based nonpro…
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Round-Up is again lending its branding to taking on hunger.
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized the killing of wolves in Umatilla County’s Horseshoe Pack.
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. plans to build a new french fry processing plant in Argentina. Construction is expected to finish in mid-2024 in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires. Cost is estimated at $24…
A federal judge has reset Cody Easterday's sentencing for defrauding Tyson Fresh Meats to Oct. 4. The delay was sought by Easterday's lawyer, who had a scheduling conflict.
Pac/West Lobby Group on Tuesday, Sept. 6, announced it is expanding its communications department with the hire of Amanda Spoo, an Eastern Oregon native and 2009 Hermiston High School graduate.
The number of water law violations in Oregon has continued climbing in 2022, building on a trend that state regulators have observed over the past five years.
A new online “data viewer” displays information about pesticide detected in 12 river basins by the state Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Agriculture, but several ag and n…
A new dance studio is scheduled to open in downtown Hermiston.
Businesses that support live events and were impacted by the pandemic still have time to apply for funds from the Live Event Support Industries Program, but the window is closing.
After opening its doors at the beginning of 2022, a Hermiston CrossFit affiliate is stepping into the shoes left by its predecessor.
SALEM — A coalition of 22 environmental, public health and animal welfare groups is petitioning Oregon regulators to adopt new rules targeting air pollution from large-scale dairies. The petit…
Trucks, low riders, import cars and hot rods are invited to enter the Al Estilo Throwdown.
Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services, agricultural lending associations within the Farm Credit System, are pursuing a potential merger.
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Plaza is getting another facelift — and adding two new retail chains to the city.
HERMISTON — Hermiston is getting a new tattoo shop downtown — one with social media recognition and a dedicated clientele.
While driving down Highway 395, Hermiston residents may have noticed construction activity taking place.
IRRIGON — Business is back to booming in Irrigon. Premises have opened up or are under construction and older establishments enjoy new management. Supply chain issues however have slowed down …
HERMISTON — Walchli Farms of Hermiston hopes to start watermelon harvest by Monday, Aug. 1.
Easterday Dairy has been trying to reopen a Boardman dairy plant for several years, but new documents show that after repeated setbacks and water quality violations the company may be ready to…
BOISE — The International Fresh Produce Association expects to publish comprehensive food-safety guidelines for the dry bulb onion supply chain by early August. The guidelines from the IFPA an…
UMATILLA — The owners of Umatillla’s former adult entertainment venue finally made the relaunch into The Bridge Bistro & Brews official.
Good Shepherd Health Care System announced it plans to build a new, state-of-the-art urgent care facility at a former auto dealer site in Hermiston.
After nearly a year of anticipation, the second Eastern Oregon Economic Summit begins later this week in Hermiston.
For a second year in a row, Bob Coleman received the $2,500 John F. Walchli Memorial Ag Entrepreneurs Award. The 2016 Hermiston High School graduate was first recognized in 2020-21 for use of …
Umatilla County commissioners at the Wednesday, June 1, board meeting approved a request to expand a Hermiston-area rock quarry.
UMAPINE — Agricultural producers are paying record-high tabs for crucial fertilizers.
As you drive along Highway 395, you may notice two tin statues atop Eastern Oregon Heating & Air Conditioning. The story behind them dates back 75 years, and it is as interesting as their design.
A unique rail-to-barge grain facility at the Port of Morrow is expanding with help from a $2 million grant recently approved by state transportation officials. The Morrow County Grain Growers …
The state’s chief environmental agency knowingly let the Port of Morrow pollute year after year, contributing to drinking water contamination for thousands, an investigation by the Capital Chr…
A serious global economic downturn would cause oil prices to plunge but it’s not the only scenario under which fuel expenses may decrease, experts say.
Econo Lodge recently won an award, according to Lynne Kitrel, hotel manager.
HERMISTON — Matthew Cecil said he is helping free people from student loan debt.
An estimated 2,100 people arrived from across the Northwest to attend the inaugural edition of the Central Oregon Agricultural Show March 26-27 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center i…
Boardman resident Jasmine Landeros was able to be productive when she had COVID-19 last year.
The Hayfields development would add more than 1,300 homes to Hermiston.
HERMISTON — Hermiston’s SHIP is a lot like the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars — it might not look like much right now, but it’s got it where it counts.
The tiny restaurant at 1725 N. First St., Hermiston, usually is busy. When it reopened this past weekend, however, people were gathered outside the door, waiting their turn to enter. And while…
HERMISTON — Residents of a 46-unit apartment complex in Hermiston have to find new places to live.
An environmental group is asking California regulators to nullify green energy credits for biogas produced from dairy manure at Oregon's Threemile Canyon Farms.
SALEM — Passing a farm from one generation to the next can be difficult, but succession planning experts say there are many resources available to farmers to help them "hang up their hats" and…
Customers walked up to his popular food truck, but they seem ready to do cartwheels instead, according to Patrick Hunt, owner of Southern Twain BBQ.
HERMISTON — Higher Power Fitness in Hermiston is up and running right where the owner wants it — in a small building next to her home.
HERMISTON — It’s Christmastime in Hermiston.
It is almost three months until Christmas Day, but Shannon Gallagher already is in full gear. The owner of the home-based business Shannon’s AmazBalls, Gallagher is making her regular products…
WALLOWA COUNTY — It’s no secret that employers across the state are struggling to find workers. Business owners collectively furrow their brow at the trickle of job applications as more and mo…
Business is booming, according to Andrew Lamb, Infinity Watch Collectibles owner. His store in Umatilla is flush with customers. This is good news for the Umatilla resident, as his success is …
HERMISTON — OMG! Burgers & Brew is opening in downtown Hermiston on Oct. 1. It is the second location for the popular restaurant, which has operated in Pendleton for more than three years.
The Hermiston Food Pod will close temporarily starting Sept. 30, but it will return after about a month, bigger and better than ever, according to Clinton Spencer, planning director for the ci…
The Dollar General in Umatilla now is open.
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, announced the hire of Diana Cobian to provide Spanish translation services for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council at its next meeting plans to discuss granting extensions to the Boardman Solar Energy Facility.
Two new nurse practitioners are coming to Hermiston. Rivercrest Behavioral Health & Wellness is adding Carrie McCartney and Alexis Grimm to its Hermiston location. This comes at a time whe…
