MILTON-FREEWATER — The Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance is rolling out the fourth annual Friday Nights on Main at Freewater Square, 417 N. Main St. Julie Culjak, who formed the summer series ...

SALEM — Travel Oregon’s new report shows the tourism industry is alive and well and has a significant financial benefit to each county in the state. Tourists spent $14.6 billion in the state in 2025.

Prompted in part by expected shipments of radioactive waste from Hanford, Washington, through Northeastern Oregon starting in the early 2030s, Oregon officials are recommending increasing the fees for ...

BAKER CITY — Idaho Power Co. will build a different type of tower near the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center near Baker City to make the company’s new power line less obvious to visitors, part of an ...

PENDLETON — The Oregon Department of Transportation advised drivers in downtown Pendleton should expect minor delays May 11-22 along sidewalks and highway shoulders. Crews will be collecting samples ...

Overdose deaths in Oregon have dropped for a second year in a row, according to the state’s health agency. There were 1,100 ...

PENDLETON — A global theatrical touring event that showcases Irish music and dancing, with more than a pint of Old Country wit, will make a stop in Eastern Oregon. According to promotional materials, ...

PENDLETON — Reservations are now being accepted for the yearly “Comes to Life” fundraiser at the Pendleton Underground Tours. Always held on the Saturday after Mother’s Day, this year’s event is May ...

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Men’s Chorus will present a spring choral concert on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pendleton High School auditorium, 1800 NW Carden Ave. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased ...

UMATILLA — The city of Umatilla announced it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on May 8 for the new Umatilla Business Center. The event takes place 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 820 Sixth St.

HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council will begin reviewing community proposals for the future use of the historic Carnegie Building during upcoming work sessions on April 27 and May 11 at 6 p.m., ...

PENDLETON — Co-authors and sisters, Katie, Anna and Mary Harris, will discuss their book, “This Native American Life: Soul of the Dress” (April 2025), during an after-hours event at the Pendleton ...