Several area businesses were honored during the Morrow County 4-H Achievement Night. The event, held Nov. 17 in Ione, recognizes the work and efforts of 4-H members from around the county, said Erin Heideman, a 4-H educator. Also, it gives the organization a chance to express appreciation to busines
Several area businesses were honored during the Morrow County 4-H Achievement Night. The event, held Nov. 17 in Ione, recognizes the work and efforts of 4-H members from around the county, said Erin Heideman, a 4-H educator. Also, it gives the organization a chance to express appreciation to busines
The city of Umatilla added 27 acres to its inventory when the city council agreed to acquire a property at a meeting Tuesday. The property is at the corner of Highway 730 and Highway 395 and was acquired from Hermiston Power Partnership, a subsidiary of Calpine Corp. a power plant operator.
The city of Umatilla added 27 acres to its inventory when the city council agreed to acquire a property at a meeting Tuesday. The property is at the corner of Highway 730 and Highway 395 and was acquired from Hermiston Power Partnership, a subsidiary of Calpine Corp. a power plant operator.
As Christmas draws near, shoppers may turn to thrift stores to donate items or to purchase gifts with a low price tag. For many local organizations, the money earned from those sales is going directly back into the services those groups provide. For others, the flow of money is slightly more complic
As Christmas draws near, shoppers may turn to thrift stores to donate items or to purchase gifts with a low price tag. For many local organizations, the money earned from those sales is going directly back into the services those groups provide. For others, the flow of money is slightly more complic
The Weston-McEwen Advanced Ag Sales team placed first in the Agricultural Sales competition for the Blue Mountain FFA District. The event was hosted by the Weston-McEwen High School FFA and included chapters from Hermiston, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Echo, Stanfield, McLoughlin and Heppner. The Weston-M
The Weston-McEwen Advanced Ag Sales team placed first in the Agricultural Sales competition for the Blue Mountain FFA District. The event was hosted by the Weston-McEwen High School FFA and included chapters from Hermiston, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Echo, Stanfield, McLoughlin and Heppner. The Weston-M
While attending the Dec. 1 Festival of Trees at the Hermiston Community Center, Destiny George bought a ticket for the Hermiston Kiwanis raffle tree. As luck would have it, the Hermiston woman received a phone call Sunday afternoon letting her know her ticket had been drawn. After discussion it with
While attending the Dec. 1 Festival of Trees at the Hermiston Community Center, Destiny George bought a ticket for the Hermiston Kiwanis raffle tree. As luck would have it, the Hermiston woman received a phone call Sunday afternoon letting her know her ticket had been drawn. After discussion it with
UMATILLA — Oregon authorities are investigating the death of an inmate. Officials tell KATU-TV that Brandon Smithson died Thursday at a Portland hospital. Smithson had been an inmate at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla in eastern Washington.
UMATILLA — Oregon authorities are investigating the death of an inmate. Officials tell KATU-TV that Brandon Smithson died Thursday at a Portland hospital. Smithson had been an inmate at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla in eastern Washington.
Encore Wellness 4 Life is celebrating its new location with a grand opening on Dec. 14. The Hermiston and Umatilla chambers will host a ribbon-cutting Friday at noon at the new clinic, 82346 Bucks Lane, Umatilla. An open house with appetizers is planned at 5 p.m.
Encore Wellness 4 Life is celebrating its new location with a grand opening on Dec. 14. The Hermiston and Umatilla chambers will host a ribbon-cutting Friday at noon at the new clinic, 82346 Bucks Lane, Umatilla. An open house with appetizers is planned at 5 p.m.
HERMISTON — Walla Walla High School completed a sweep of Mid-Columbia Conference foes in girls bowling action here Thursday. After posting a 3-1 Tuesday win over Kamiakin at Bowlaway Lanes, the Blue Devils hit the road for a MCC match at Hermiston.
HERMISTON — Walla Walla High School completed a sweep of Mid-Columbia Conference foes in girls bowling action here Thursday. After posting a 3-1 Tuesday win over Kamiakin at Bowlaway Lanes, the Blue Devils hit the road for a MCC match at Hermiston.
YAKIMA, Wash. - Sahil Randhawa’s career night went a long way for La Salle’s boys, who truly went the distance Friday night. With Randhawa’s 38 points leading the way, the Lightning outlasted West Valley in triple overtime to earn an 81-77 nonleague victory at West Valley.
YAKIMA, Wash. - Sahil Randhawa’s career night went a long way for La Salle’s boys, who truly went the distance Friday night. With Randhawa’s 38 points leading the way, the Lightning outlasted West Valley in triple overtime to earn an 81-77 nonleague victory at West Valley.
The Nixyaawii boys will shoot for the Columbia River Clash championship after downing Riverside on Friday. The Golden Eagles turned the Pirates away 65-48 during round two of the tournament.
The Nixyaawii boys will shoot for the Columbia River Clash championship after downing Riverside on Friday. The Golden Eagles turned the Pirates away 65-48 during round two of the tournament.
Chukar Cherries of Prosser, Washington, has expanded a recall of its Ultra Dark Chocolate sold in Colorado and other states. The chocolate may contain milk as an ingredient not listed on the package label, posing a risk to those with milk allergies. Reactions could be serious or even life-threatenin
Chukar Cherries of Prosser, Washington, has expanded a recall of its Ultra Dark Chocolate sold in Colorado and other states. The chocolate may contain milk as an ingredient not listed on the package label, posing a risk to those with milk allergies. Reactions could be serious or even life-threatenin
IRRIGON — A meet-and-greet is planned to introduce the new provider at the Irrigon Medical Clinic. The public is invited to meet Jon Watson PA-C Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at 220 N. Main St., Irrigon. People are invited to enjoy some treats and visit with Watson.
IRRIGON — A meet-and-greet is planned to introduce the new provider at the Irrigon Medical Clinic. The public is invited to meet Jon Watson PA-C Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at 220 N. Main St., Irrigon. People are invited to enjoy some treats and visit with Watson.
Hermiston is going to have to clean up its game if it wants to have success in the Mid-Columbia Conference this season. The Bulldogs turned the ball over 21 times, and Kennewick was there to pounce on the opportunities en route to a 51-38 victory Saturday in the conference opener for both teams at t
Hermiston is going to have to clean up its game if it wants to have success in the Mid-Columbia Conference this season. The Bulldogs turned the ball over 21 times, and Kennewick was there to pounce on the opportunities en route to a 51-38 victory Saturday in the conference opener for both teams at t
HERMISTON — Swift work from homeowners and firefighters late Thursday kept an attic fire from spreading. The Umatilla County Fire District at about 9:45 p.m. received the call-out for a chimney fire at 2150 N.W. Dawn Drive, Hermiston. Battalion chief Corey Gorham said en route the emergency dispatch
HERMISTON — Swift work from homeowners and firefighters late Thursday kept an attic fire from spreading. The Umatilla County Fire District at about 9:45 p.m. received the call-out for a chimney fire at 2150 N.W. Dawn Drive, Hermiston. Battalion chief Corey Gorham said en route the emergency dispatch
Lights and smiles lit up Hermiston’s new festival street Thursday night. The tree-lighting ceremony brought crowds downtown for entertainment, food and a chance to get a picture with Santa Claus.
Lights and smiles lit up Hermiston’s new festival street Thursday night. The tree-lighting ceremony brought crowds downtown for entertainment, food and a chance to get a picture with Santa Claus.
——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539.
——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539.
UMATILLA, Ore. — The Mac-Hi girls went 0-2 this past weekend at the Columbia River Clash, losing to Nixyaawii Community on Friday, 53-40, and Stanfield on Saturday, 39-28. Ally Marly for Mac-Hi had a game-high 10 points on Friday followed by Kiley Reichert who had seven points for the Pioneers.
UMATILLA, Ore. — The Mac-Hi girls went 0-2 this past weekend at the Columbia River Clash, losing to Nixyaawii Community on Friday, 53-40, and Stanfield on Saturday, 39-28. Ally Marly for Mac-Hi had a game-high 10 points on Friday followed by Kiley Reichert who had seven points for the Pioneers.
Hermiston coach Kyle Larson knows his team will take its lumps against the likes of Idaho wrestling power Post Falls, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The Trojans registered pins in 12 matches en route to a 76-9 victory Friday night over the Bulldogs at the Dawg House.
Hermiston coach Kyle Larson knows his team will take its lumps against the likes of Idaho wrestling power Post Falls, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The Trojans registered pins in 12 matches en route to a 76-9 victory Friday night over the Bulldogs at the Dawg House.
The Hermiston City Council will once again discuss raising rates for Hermiston Energy Services customers on Monday. The council discussed the proposed $2 per month increase during their Nov. 26 meeting, but councilor John Kirwan had asked that the vote be postponed so that HES general manager Nate R
The Hermiston City Council will once again discuss raising rates for Hermiston Energy Services customers on Monday. The council discussed the proposed $2 per month increase during their Nov. 26 meeting, but councilor John Kirwan had asked that the vote be postponed so that HES general manager Nate R
Adrian Mendez tends to fly under the radar, but Saturday night the Hermiston senior made his presence known. Mendez scored 18 points - 13 in the first half - and hauled down eight rebounds to help the Bulldogs to a 72-64 victory over Kennewick in the Mid-Columbia Conference opener for both teams at
Adrian Mendez tends to fly under the radar, but Saturday night the Hermiston senior made his presence known. Mendez scored 18 points - 13 in the first half - and hauled down eight rebounds to help the Bulldogs to a 72-64 victory over Kennewick in the Mid-Columbia Conference opener for both teams at
Hermiston is starting to realize just how tough the Mid-Columbia Conference is in wrestling. Chiawana posted five consecutive pins - from Robby Vaughn at 145 pounds to Tyson Stover at 182 - to hand the Bulldogs a 57-20 loss Thursday night in Pasco.
Hermiston is starting to realize just how tough the Mid-Columbia Conference is in wrestling. Chiawana posted five consecutive pins - from Robby Vaughn at 145 pounds to Tyson Stover at 182 - to hand the Bulldogs a 57-20 loss Thursday night in Pasco.
HERMISTON — The community is invited to support Vange John Memorial Hospice during the holiday season. In its 30th year, the Light Up A Life fundraiser runs throughout the month. People are invited to make a suggested donation of $15 to honor someone or in memory of a loved one or friend. A symbolic
HERMISTON — The community is invited to support Vange John Memorial Hospice during the holiday season. In its 30th year, the Light Up A Life fundraiser runs throughout the month. People are invited to make a suggested donation of $15 to honor someone or in memory of a loved one or friend. A symbolic
