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• Local FFA, 4-H members shine at Umatilla County Fair’s Youth Livestock Auction August 20, 2026
  HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla County Fair Youth Livestock Auction was August 15, marking another successful year. While it’s too early to tell if 2026 was another record-setting year, preliminary numbers show that $1.28 million was brough in just through the auction. That number is expected to grow as add-ons to livestock sold at the auction continue […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Students across Northeast Oregon prepare to head back to school August 19, 2026
  HERMISTON, Ore.-Students throughout Northeast Oregon will start heading back to school next week. With less than a week of summer left before students return to the classroom in several districts, here’s a look at when school starts around the region. First Days of school 2026 Baker School District: August 24 La Grande School District: August […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Mickey Johnson Services Set August 19, 2026
  Mildred Jean “Mickey” Johnson of Hermiston passed away on Aug. 14, 2026 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 86. She was born on July 27, 1940 in Clatskanie to Millege and Mildred Daffern Sisco. Mickey lived in many places during her childhood. She moved to Eastern Oregon in the early 1980s, where she met […]
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• Mick Houtz Passes Away at 88 August 19, 2026
  Warren C. “Mick” Houtz of Baker City died on Aug. 17, 2026 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 88. He was born on April 14, 1938 in Inchelium, Wash. to Cecil and Geneva Bushnell Houtz. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Summerville Cemetery. […]
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• Kathie Mallory Passes Away at 83 August 19, 2026
  Kathleen B. “Kathie” Mallory of Hermiston died on Aug. 11, 2026 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 83. She was born on Aug. 25, 1942 in Salem to John and Kathryn Hauck Evans. Kathie attended grade schools in Eugene, Burns and Bend and later attended high school in Burns, and then graduated from Klamath […]
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• Ripe and Ready: Melon Fest set for Hermiston this weekend August 19, 2026
  HERMISTON, Ore.-Melon Fest, a celebration of that quintessential summer staple, the famous Hermiston watermelon, is Saturday, August 22. The family-friendly event from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in downtown Hermiston will feature music, vendors, games and competitions, and, of course, lots of watermelon. “There’s nothing quite like a Hermiston watermelon, and Melon Fest is the […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Photo Gallery: Cutest Baby Contest at the Umatilla County Fair August 18, 2026
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• Cutest Baby crowned at Umatilla County Fair August 18, 2026
  HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla County Fair’s annual “Cutest Baby Contest” was August 15. Presented by Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS), 75 babies up to 18 months old competed for the title of “cutest” on the Les Schwab stage. Longtime radio host and Hermiston play-by-play broadcaster Erick Olson hosted the contest that has become a fair […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• City Council approves plan to address PFAS in Hermiston’s water August 17, 2026
  HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston City Council passed a resolution approving a plan to remove per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the City’s drinking water, and another seeking state funding for improvements to the water system at its regular meeting on August 10. A PFAS Mitigation Feasibility Study prepared by Anderson Perry & Associates and presented to the City […]
  By Michael LeCompte
• Pendleton Boxing Classic 3 set for August 29-30 August 14, 2026
  PENDLETON, Ore.-Pendleton Boxing Classic 3 is coming to the Pendleton Convention Center August 29 and 30. Fighters from around the Pacific Northwest, as well as Canada and Hawaii will compete in Pendleton, with 197 boxers currently registered for the event, according to Rob Brooks, Head Coach at the Pendleton Boxing Club. Fighters of all ages, […]
  By Michael LeCompte