Longtime Heppner residents Dick and Lynnea Sargent, of Hermiston, celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 8, 2025.

The signature annual event for the American Library Association, Banned Books Week, is occurring. A display at the Eastern Oregon University Library purports to show how books are “banned” and ...

The Hermiston Rotary Diaper Dash is collecting diapers and wipes to help area individuals and families in need.

Families may sign-up for Christmas assistance in Umatilla County at events at Agape House in Hermiston and The Salvation Army in Pendleton.

The Pendleton City Council will hold a public hearing to consider expanding how public safety funds can be used for the police department.

The question led to the launching of the Service Organization Fair each October at the Hermiston Community Center. This year’s event takes place from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 16. “This is my favorite event ...

U.S. Department of Energy officials under Trump tried put a 10% cap on staff and administrative costs on federally funded sustainable energy and efficiency projects. The U.S. Depa ...

The city of Pendleton is seeking public input to help shape its first Urban Forest Management Plan and Street Tree Inventory.

The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour will be hosted by the Washington Water Trust at Power House Theatre in Walla Walla.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced a $10,400 fine against Amazon Data Services in Hermiston for three water quality violations.

The Trump administration on Wednesday nixed funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and several hundred other federally-subsidized clean energy projects in Democratic-led states. Democratic ...

When the curbside recycling program kicks in, Sanitary Disposal will be operating two types of trucks. The standard garbage truck as well as trucks to collect recyclable materials. Morgan said ...