Tag: John Shafer
Ports Gain Control of Industrial Lands on Former Umatilla Chemical Depot
The industrial properties of the former Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston have new owners. At least for the time being.
The Columbia Development Authority owns...
Solemn Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of Depot Explosion
Eighty years ago today at 9:21 p.m. an explosion inside an igloo at the Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot outside of Hermiston instantly killed the...
Hermiston’s New Psychiatric Care Facility ‘a Step in the Right Direction’
Mental health advocates, elected officials and community members turned out en masse on Thursday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rivers Edge Acute Center for...
Event to Mark Anniversary of 1944 Explosion at Former Umatilla Depot
The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department will host a memorial service to observe the 80th anniversary of the 1944 munitions explosion...
Community Counseling Solutions to Open New Facility in Hermiston
Community Counseling Solutions will host a ribbon-cutting and open house at Rivers Edge Acute Center for Healing in Hermiston.
CCS Executive Director Kimberly Lindsay invites...
Umatilla County Trash Disposal Rates Increase, Recycling on Horizon
The cost of getting rid of what you don’t want is going up following a meeting of the Umatilla County Board of Commissioners.
Also for...
Sanitary Disposal’s Rates for County Residents to Increase Starting July 1
PENDLETON — Umatilla County customers of Sanitary Disposal have until July 1 before they start paying more for garbage collection.
Waste Connections of Oregon Inc.,...
Columbia Development Authority Announces New Board Members
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) has announced the addition of new board members.
Commissioner Jeff Wenholz will represent Morrow County and will serve a four-year...
Roundup of Local Election Results
Incumbent Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer cruised to re-election Tuesday night and will be joined on the commission by Cindy Timmons who turned back...
2 Hermiston Councilors Defeated, 2 Others Re-Elected Tuesday Night
Two Hermiston City Council incumbents were defeated by their opponents Tuesday night while two others cruised to another term in office.
In a close Ward...
Walden Tours County’s Flood Areas, Talks Coronavirus with Officials
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) was in Umatilla County on Friday to discuss with local officials both the region’s recent flooding and the...
Umatilla County Receives Award for Professional Development Program
Umatilla County was recently awarded an achievement award from the National Association of Counties for its professional development program.
Umatilla County Commissioner Bill Elfering, Commissioner...
Umatilla County Secures $1.6 Million for Renovations to Jail
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the $1.6 million approved by the Oregon Senate to fund the renovation of the county jail.
Once completed,...
Oregon Emergency Management Director Tours County Flood Sites
The director of Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) toured flooded locations throughout Umatilla County on Tuesday.
Andrew Phelps, along with Umatilla County Emergency Manager...
2 Hermiston Council Incumbents Win, Another to Face November Opponent
Hermiston City Council incumbents Jackie Myers and Doug Smith were re-elected Tuesday night while incumbent Lori Davis will have to wait until November to...
Candidates’ Forum Set for Armand Larive Middle School on April 11
There will be a Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, April 11 at Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St. in Hermiston. The evening will...
