3+ week, 1+ day ago  (218+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Thursday, March 26, 2026 PORTLAND " The Umatilla County Historical Society is among the regional organizations receiving grants up to $3, 000 to help commemorate America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The following regional organizations were awarded grants in the Oregon 250 Grant Program's third funding cycle:…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 PORTLAND " A Umatilla County man pleaded guilty to attempted murder and two other charges related to a 2022 armed robbery of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Javier Francisco Vigil, 54, on Tuesday, April 7, pleaded…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (160+ words) East Oregonian Stanfield library welcomes local author Published 11: 00 am Saturday, March 21, 2026 STANFIELD " The Stanfield Public Library invites the public to a special Book Club meeting featuring a visit by a local author. Andrew Benage, who wrote "Hiking Mount Thielsen" (Dec....

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (354+ words) Published 5: 00 am Monday, March 16, 2026 By Lisa Britton | Baker City Herald ANTHONY LAKES " Eat and drink your way around cross country trails at the 12th annual Taste of Nordic on Sunday, March 22, at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. Vendors offer a variety of…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (90+ words) East Oregonian Births: Feb. 11, 2026 Published 10: 00 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Recent births to parents residing in Northeastern Oregon WILSON " Emma Wilson and Ryan Wilson, of Pendleton; a girl, Zoey Alana Wilson. HOUSTON " Trenity Rose Houston, of La Grande, a girl, Marabella Rose…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (245+ words) Published 9: 00 pm Monday, January 5, 2026 By MICHAEL KANE | Hermiston Herald PENDLETON " The Blue Mountain Equine Center recently wrapped up a successful first year and more events are coming this year with the addition of new upgraded horse stalls. Pat Beard, manager…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (641+ words) East Oregonian The Road Not Taken: Let's talk turkey Published 6: 00 am Saturday, January 3, 2026 In an attempt to start the New Year on a lighter note that rings against the gold-gilt darkness swallowing the land and the destruction of national architectural…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (504+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, December 4, 2025 HEPPNER " Residents of Morrow County started paying more for solid waste utilities on Dec. 4. The county's board of commissioners approved about 3. 5% increases in rates for Miller and Sons Welding and Sanitary Disposal. The county's Solid Waste…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (724+ words) Published 7: 24 am Thursday, December 4, 2025 Snowmobilers in Northeastern Oregon can't avoid uttering the word they despise. They would, naturally, much rather be talking about riding. Or actually riding through fresh snow, leaving a white wake of frozen crystals behind their sleds,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (143+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, November 28, 2025 By YASSER MARTE | East Oregonian PENDLETON " Friends, families and neighbors gathered Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Salvation Army in Pendleton to enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal and celebrate community togetherness. About 20 volunteers worked behind the scenes to…...