PENDLETON — Wildfire smoke is making the air quality in Eastern Oregon the worst in the state. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Monday, July 20, announced an air quality advisory for ...

It was unfortunate that not all the major networks aired President Donald Trump’s July 16 speech. While understandably concerned about broadcasting misinformation, which the president consistently ...

IRRIGON — A hearty breakfast, served from 6-9 a.m., kicks off the 42nd annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 25, at Irrigon Marina Park. Other than the downtown parade at 10 a.m., all ...

In a turnaround from an announced change of ownership for the M-F Drive-in, the picture publicly changed on Friday, July 17. Mike and Lorie Spiess in June let […] ...

PENDLETON — The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation announced July 15 it had hired Casey White-Zollman as its new executive director. White-Zollman is a well-known name in Oregon higher ...

NORTH POWDER — Porscha Myers never had a cheese bagel until she visited Eastern Oregon — and she lives in upstate New York. Felix Robinson grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and never saw a rodeo until ...

HERMISTON — Fifty-three nonprofit organizations in Umatilla County celebrated Thursday, July 16, after receiving grant money from the Amazon Community Fund. The recipients were recognized during a ...

CANYON CITY — The Grant County Court at its meeting July 15 approved the purchase of a roller for the road department and approved a sales order with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and ...

LA GRANDE — Fire precautions have increased for Union County. The Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted on July 15 to enter into a burn ban due to the dry conditions and potential for ...

The governor hinted that lawmakers would be more ready to tap state reserves as they make difficult decisions over where to spend money PORTLAND — Gov. Tina Kotek said Tuesday she would prioritize ...

PENDLETON — Archivist and mystery author Mary B. Hansen will offer a special presentation on Thursday, July 23, at the Pendleton Public Library to discuss her newest book, “Blood in the Archives.” ...

UMATILLA — Get ready for a splashing good time during Water Palooza. The family-friendly event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Umatilla Marina Park, 1710 Quincy Ave. The free community ...