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Who are the East Oregon area high school alumni in action on Sunday, April 26?

On Sunday, April 26, these former East Oregon area high school stars will be competing.


Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Hermiston Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services total $5.9 million in 2024

Hermiston saw a 23.3% rise in Medicaid payments under the Evaluation and Management category in 2024, highlighting patterns in local care usage and reimbursement.
Dr. Mio Aoike, Instructor/faculty member and pianist in the Music Department

Eastern Oregon University announces Community Fazioli Piano Day for April 11

Eastern Oregon University will hold Community Fazioli Piano Day on April 11. Residents can sign up to play a $150,000 concert grand piano at McKenzie Theatre. Donations will support EOU’s music scholarship funds.
Penny Diebel, Program Director at EOU Agriculture & Natural Resource Program University

Eastern Oregon University named among top 200 colleges for Indigenous students

Eastern Oregon University has been recognized by Winds of Change magazine as one of the top 200 colleges for Indigenous students. The university was highlighted for its academic offerings, financial aid opportunities for Indigenous students, supportive campus environment, and cultural programming.

Which former East Oregon area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, March 28?

These former East Oregon high school stars set for games on Saturday, March 28.


David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

2 gas stations in cities throughout Umatilla County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 21

The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Umatilla County during the week ending Mar. 21 was $4.19, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Cody Bowen, Sheriff of Union County

Union County Sheriff’s Office arrests woman on methamphetamine possession charge

A woman was arrested after deputies found a significant amount of methamphetamine at her Elgin home. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports she faces felony charges while already being held on unrelated offenses. Officials highlight ongoing efforts supporting public safety across multiple community programs.
Cory Peeke, Director of the Nightingale Gallery

Eastern Oregon regional high school art exhibition honors student achievements

The Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition opened on February 20 at Eastern Oregon University, showcasing over 250 works by students from 15 area high schools.