MISSION, Ore.- The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) have been awarded $6.91 million from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for fish hatchery and collection activities. “The funds are directly applied to the hatchery facility modernization and maintenance needs, which are necessary to continue to support treaty harvest rights throughout the ...

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Spring Speed Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, April 22 at Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include lunch. They must be purchased online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-speed-networking-with-the-chamber; there will be no cash or check sales. ...

Ronald E. Engbretson of Hermiston died on March 31, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 95. He was born on May 27, 1930 in Portland to Roy and Dorothy Engbretson. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston. Please share memories […]

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Loretta Mae Thompson of Echo passed away on April 13, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 70 with her family by her side. She was born on Sept. 5, 1955 in Hermiston to William and Dorothy Schultze. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston […]

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Edward E. Baker of Heppner passed away on April 9, 2026 at the age of 95. He was born on Oct. 24, 1930. A graveside service will take place at the Lexington Cemetery on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Immediately following, there will be a meal and reception held at the Heppner Elks […]

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