Read all about it — or better yet, make plans to see “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” at Hermiston High School.
The 2022 Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant could prove beneficial to the city of Stanfield, according to Scott Goff, fire marshal for Umatilla County Fire District No.1.
In its current state, the Stanfield Fire Station is in no position to house a full-time staff of firefighters, according to Scott Goff, Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 fire marshal.
Oregon State Police arrested a Pasco man after tracking him at 131 mph before his car crashed on Interstate 84 near Hermiston.
Hermiston Parks & Recreation is inviting people to share their input on a new park in Hermiston. The department scheduled an event for Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., at the Hermiston Community Center,…
Umatilla County has a new design for a flag and logo. The image features a sunrise over the Blue Mountains in the background with cropland and a water pump windmill in the foreground, rangelan…
Morrow, Umatilla and Union counties are getting a $12 million boost in federal funding for smart grid technologies.
Boardman residents have the opportunity to meet the city's next manager.
PENDLETON — Every school district in Umatilla and Morrow counties save one had a higher graduation rate than the state average of 81.3% in the 2021-22 school year, according to data from the O…
When a security guard with the United States Army Corps of Engineers on Jan. 6 noticed water and sand on the road near McNary Dam, the control room operator immediately turned off power to the…
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission awarded a $143,780 grant to Horizon Project Inc.
The Hermiston School Board at its special meeting Monday, Jan. 23, heard about updates on bond projects from Measure 30-130, which Hermiston voters passed in 2019.
You still have a couple of days to purchase tickets for the Melonville Comedy Festival. In its 29th year, the laughs are Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1…
As Instagram is becoming ever more popular among teenagers and young adults, the Umatilla School District has gotten on board. It’s a new strategy to spread school information to those who pri…
At a high school basketball game Friday, Jan. 20, between Umatilla and Nyssa high schools, a student grabbed a microphone and did something he and his friends would regret, according to Heidi …
The Umatilla School District reported "unacceptable" statements during a recent game.
PENDLETON — Umatilla County is chasing after a $6 million grant for the Umatilla River Trail project to connect the cities of Umatilla and Hermiston.
The new sports complex underway in Hermiston could hold its first event this summer.
In the three years Ronald and Tamara Stutzman lived in Heppner, they lived as an example of those who put family first. Originally from Silverton, the Stutzmans responded to a call from their …
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 53rd annual Distinguished Citizens Awards Gala. The event is March 1, 6 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center. Ticket sales will be announced.
When growing up in Hermiston, Kelly Kuo dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Instead of flying to the stars, however, he actually became a star — in the world of music.
After being declared a safety hazard and promptly taken down, the city of Echo is looking for a way to make historic Fort Henrietta a space where families can enjoy the park together.
The city of Echo is making progress to ensure the prevention of further flooding.
No criminal charges are going to be filed in a fatal stabbing case that occurred July 8 at Hells Canyon Overlook that left a Hermiston man dead, according to Wallowa County District Attorney R…
Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley met Sunday, Jan. 15, with homeowners in Boardman and Irrigon to discuss high nitrate levels in private wells across Morrow County.
Lindsey Perkins had seen the girls battling in the wrestling room at Hermiston High School, but she never thought she’d be one of those girls.
PORTLAND — The U.S. Forest Service is waiving standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use areas Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Among the action taken recently, the Hermiston School Board appointed Dave Nevin to the School District Budget Committee.
Loveland will host a book event on Friday, Feb. 3, 2-7 p.m. for her poetry collection “A World Made of Words” at The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston. Copies of…
Just over a week after he was selected as interim Morrow County administrator, Greg Sweek tendered his resignation Friday, Jan. 13.
Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday, Jan. 10, that $198,668 is coming from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for projects to improve water efficiency in Morrow County…
A strong community rallies behind those experiencing hardship, with the city of Heppner being an example of the strongest.
Karen Pettigrew stepped down from being Boardman’s city manager and stepped up to a new role.
The Hermiston City Council on Monday, Jan. 9, approved a water and sewer rate increase that takes effect on March 1.
The owner of and manager of Easterday Dairy near Boardman has filed a lawsuit against competitors, alleging they used the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office to harass him.
Calling all skiers and snowboarders, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is kicking off its 60th anniversary with Throwback Thursday. Hit the slopes on Thursday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $2 li…
Hermiston police have arrested a 20-year-old man for rape after DNA evidence connected him to the crime from months earlier.
A pickup Monday night, Jan. 9, crashed into the Dollar General in Umatilla.
With the addition of programs and trainers, the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center is adopting a new strategy for outreach and engagement.
The Hermiston Public Library has scheduled an event to encourage girls’ interest in computer programming.
The former lands of the Umatilla Chemical Depot are all but in local hands.
The rate of growth in Umatilla County’s home prices slowed in 2022, but prices still climbed, according to statistics Seattle-based residential real estate brokerage Redfin Corporation collected.
The smell of baked goods permeates the kitchens of Two River Correctional Institution, where cookies, bread and tortillas are prepared.
Greg Sweek, former county assessor, is the new interim Morrow county administrator, filling the position until the county can find a permanent replacement.
Umatilla County's newest commissioner is official. Cindy Timmons of Milton-Freewater swore her oath of office Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, at the Umatilla County Courthouse, as did reelected Com…
The finalists to be the new Boardman city manager will not include the current assistant.
A fresh coat of paint and secure latches gave a facelift to a few of Hermiston's Little Free Libraries.
BOARDMAN — Boardman police Wednesday, Jan. 4, were involved in a shooting while contacting a man regarding the violation of a restraining order.
The Oregon’s Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology selected Amy Martin to be its chairman. As such, she will be heading a board that regulates the practice of audiolog…
On the morning of New Year's Eve, people got together for a regular breakfast fundraiser.
A new charitable group is gathering support for local nonprofit organizations — 100+ Women Who Care — Eastern Oregon held its inaugural event on Dec. 1 at Midway Bar & Grill.
PENDLETON — Umatilla County commissioners foresee challenges next year for local government but also opportunities.
Hermiston High School student Johnny Mills, 16, was the first person to finish Hermiston's Resolution Run. A cross-country athlete, he finished the 3.07 mile run in 18 minutes.
A small Oregon meat plant is using a USDA grant to expand traceability by tracking livestock electronically from the farm to the final meat package. USDA awarded a $661,000 Local Food Promotio…
