Nearly 200 Area Students Attend AWS’ Girls’ Tech Day at HHS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Girls’ Tech Day on Saturday brought together nearly 200 sixth- to eighth-grade students across Morrow and Umatilla County.
The mission of Girls'...
Hermiston Woman Wins the PRCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Rodeo has been central to the life of Hermiston's Edie Longfellow. And now she has the trophy to show for it.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys...
Bowling for Charities League raises over $4k for local organizations
HERMISTON, Ore.-Five organizations will benefit from $4,560 raised during a recent Bowling for Charities League at Desert Lanes.
“The more we can give back to...
Umatilla Police Seek Public’s Help in Shooting That Injured One
The Umatilla Police Department is asking for the public’s help involving a shooting early Thursday, Sept. 26, that injured a 21-year-old man.
Police in a...
CDA Board Makes No Moves on Executive Director Evaluation
Two months after a Columbia Development Authority meeting rife with tension and veiled accusations of misconduct, board members reviewed a potential executive director performance...
Some of Hermiston area’s finest honored with Distinguished Service Awards
HERMISTON, Ore.-Seven community members were honored at the 55th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Hosted by the Good...
City of Umatilla Pedestrian Bridge Now Open to Foot Traffic
The city of Umatilla has announced the soft opening of the new pedestrian bridge spanning the Umatilla River, connecting the South Hill region to...
Baker Bulldogs bring 4A State Basketball Title home to Northeastern Oregon
FOREST GROVE, Ore.-The Baker Bulldogs boys basketball team brought a State Title home over the weekend after a 64-46 victory over Marshfield on March...
Oregon Leaders Call on Government for Flexibility to Help Ranchers
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
This summer’s historic wildfires in Oregon have taken a toll on ranchers and their more than a million cows and...
New Pendleton Schools Superintendent has strong ties to region
PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton School District will have a new Superintendent when students head back to school in the fall.
On March 11, the district announced...
Good Shepherd Celebrates 100th Aquablation Therapy Surgery Using Advanced HYDROS™ Robotic System
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reached a major milestone, performing its 100th Aquablation Therapy surgery using the HYDROS™ Robotic...
Hermiston Girl Raises Heifer for International Livestock Exposition
Mickenzie Marks swung open the cattle gate Tuesday, Aug. 28, grabbed Lassie's halter and led her out of the pen. With gentle force she...
Drought in the West Has Cost Hydropower Industry Billions
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Persistent drought in the West over the last two decades has limited the amount of electricity that hydropower dams can...
New CTUIR Youth Leadership Councils Take Oaths of Office
The newest members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Senior and Junior Youth Leadership Councils took their oaths of office...
Katie Skillman Photography Opens for Business in Umatilla
A new photo studio has popped up in Umatilla.
Katie Skillman Photography opened Oct. 27 inside the EP Dodd Building at 505 Willamette Ave., Suite...
Next Chapter in Oregon’s Fight Against Fentanyl Starts Next Week
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon is about to embark on a new experiment as it seeks to stem the tide of fentanyl overdoses across...
Photo Gallery: 2024 Cutest Baby Contest
The 31st Cutest Baby Contest was held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Umatilla County Fair. Presented by KOHU & The Q, the contest featured...
Port of Morrow Commission Removes Doherty from CDA Board
In a split vote, the Port of Morrow Commission recently removed Commissioner Kelly Doherty from her role representing the port on the Columbia Development...
Umatilla to vote on funding $20 million police station in May
UMATILLA, Ore.-Umatilla residents will decide whether to fund a new police station in a special election in May.
The Umatilla Police Department (UPD) and the...
Hermiston City Council Eases Rules Governing Mobile Food Vendors
After several months of public testimony and requests, the Hermiston City Council amended its rules for mobile food vendors at Monday's meeting.
The amendments are...
