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Oregon Gas Tax to Increase on Jan. 1

The second of four planned increases in the state gas tax goes into effect Jan. 1. The increase is part of House Bill 2017,...

Dozens Turn Out for Spindens’ Homecoming on Saturday

It was quite a homecoming for Heather Spinden and her son, Ben, on Saturday afternoon. And though they were only away for eight days,...

Photo Gallery: 2021 UCF Cutest Baby Contest

The Cutest Baby Contest – a crowd favorite at the Umatilla County Fair – made its return Saturday as dozens of babies put their...
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Autopsy Being Performed on Man Who Died in Antlers Hotel in Ukiah

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting an autopsy report regarding the death of a man at hotel in Ukiah. Umatilla County Dispatch received a...

Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC

A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting. A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...
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Can You Tell the Difference Between a Wolf and a Coyote? Take the Quiz

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has launched a new online Coyote and Gray Wolf ID Quiz to help people differentiate between wolves and...
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Food Mart Takes Convenience to Whole New Level

Hermiston’s newest convenience store takes customer service to a unique level. Situated on Highway 395 between G&S Tire Factory and Sunset Motel, 395 Quick Stop...

Hermiston Developer Jim Ruhe Sets Sights on Possible Strip Mall

Hermiston developer Jim Ruhe has been getting his hands dirty clearing out vacant houses near downtown Hermiston into what someday might be a strip...

Hermiston Man Arrested in Elgin, Faces Attempted Murder Charge

A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with attempted murder following Sunday’s pursuit in Union County where shots were exchanged between the...

Umatilla Opens First Eco-Friendly Skating Rink in Region

Umatilla has opened the first sustainable skating rink in the region this holiday season. The Glice Rink offers an ecological, zero-energy alternative to refrigerated ice....

32-Foot Boat Catches Fire Before Sinking Into Columbia River

A boat caught fire Wednesday night at the Umatilla Marina, leaking fuel and damaging part of the dock and roof structure. Umatilla County Fire District...

Thousands of Oregonians Will Gain Free Health Care Coverage in July

By Lynne Terry Thousands of low-income Oregonians who would qualify for Medicaid if they were legal residents will receive free health care insurance starting July...

Hermiston Joins Nationwide Protests Over May 25 Killing of George Floyd

Several dozen people came together in Hermiston today to join the nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd. A small crowd began gathering at...

Hermiston Police Chief Sheds Light on Arrest of 2 High School Students

The Hermiston Police Department responded online Thursday to social media posts centering around two teenagers who were arrested last week at Hermiston High School. “As...

Hermiston’s Lamb Weston Plant Found to Have Polluted Groundwater

By Alex Baumhardt Lamb Weston’s French fry production plant in Hermiston has been discharging too much nitrate-loaded water onto area farms, according to the Oregon...

Nonprofit Run by Local Women Make Big Contributions to Community

One woman with $100 can make a small difference, but 100 or more women each with $100 can make a big difference. That was the...

Hermiston Customers to See Big Jump in Garbage Bill On April 1

Hermiston residents will pay 37 percent more each month for garbage service beginning April 1. The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to approve a...

Hermiston School Board Hears from Frustrated Parents, Students

Eleven months of social distancing, isolation and distance learning came to a head Monday night as parents and students vented their fears and frustrations...
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Strip Club, Business Closures Anger Residents

While businesses come and go in Umatilla, city policies are raising eyebrows, concerns and ire from local residents. John Nichols presented the council with letters...

ODFW: Oregon Hunters Are Raising the Stakes on Poachers

Poachers are busy day and night in Oregon. Three cases around Halloween have Oregon State Police troopers asking the public for information on these...

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