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Hermiston council to vote on referring charter changes to ballot
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (292+ words) Published 11: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 HERMISTON " The Hermiston City Council will consider a resolution Monday, June 22 to refer recommended city charter changes to the Nov. 3 election. At its May 26 meeting, the council reviewed the changes to the city charter that were…...
Carrie's Custom Confections serves up sweet treats in Umatilla
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (548+ words) Published 9: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Michael Kane | Hermiston Herald UMATILLA " Anyone suffering from chronic dry mouth should stop by Carrie's Custom Confections in Umatilla for a mouth-watering treat. Carrie and Jenny Stamm moved into one of the business incubator spaces…...
Tollgate Crossing owners look to breath new life into Spout Springs Ski Area
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (424+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Isabella Crowley | The Observer TOLLGATE " For nearly 10 winters the slopes at Spout Springs have been empty " but that could change in the near future. The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted on Wednesday, June…...
Community celebration lands two days of fun in Umatilla
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (209+ words) Published 10: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 UMATILLA " The city of Umatilla is tipping a hat to its early history as it celebrates Umatilla Landing Days. The two-day festival tunes up with Noche de M'sica at 5 p. m. on Friday, June 26, at Umatilla Marina Park,…...
Beyond AC: How to prepare your home for extreme summer heat
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (250+ words) Published 10: 55 am Friday, June 19, 2026 by Energy Trust of Oregon As we head into summer, there's help available for changes that could keep your house cool and your energy bills lower. When temperatures hit triple-digits, plugging in a window air conditioner…...
Lower speed limits coming soon to Highway 395 in Hermiston
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (440+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Michael Kane | Hermiston Herald HERMISTON " Motorists driving on Highway 395 through Hermiston will want to keep an eye on their speedometer as speed limits will be lowered in several sections of the highway in the coming…...
Pendleton council to meet on resting ordinance lawsuit proposal
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (289+ words) Published 4: 23 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 PENDLETON " The Pendleton City Council holds a special meeting June 29 at the Pendleton Convention Center to conduct a public hearing on a proposal to settle the lawsuit against the city for its resting ordinance. City Manager…...
Ukiah resident to honor emergency responders with community dinner Saturday
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (246+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Berit Thorson | East Oregonian UKIAH " All are welcome Saturday evening, June 20, for an annual dinner honoring first responders. The free event, which starts at 5 p. m. , is put on by Ukiah resident Robert Johnson, at the City…...
AWS to host networking event June 24 in Boardman
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (124+ words) Published 11: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 BOARDMAN " Amazon Web Services announced it is hosting a networking event Wednesday, June 24, in Boardman. The event at the SAGE Center is 3-5: 30 p. m. and is aimed at anyone interested in networking, infrastructure and data center operations. Join…...
Letter: Just say no to Greater Idaho
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (252+ words) East Oregonian Letter: Just say no to Greater Idaho Published 11: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 I want to thank the 3, 953 Wallowa County residents who mailed in their ballots for the recent May 19 special election, and to the county clerk's office for making…...