Adjusted water and sewer rates proposed in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-The City of Pendleton will adjust water and sewer rates effective April 1.
Water and sewer rates are increased 2.5 percent annually based on...
OR Legislature mulls funding bill to bring baseball to Portland
SALEM, Ore.-A public hearing on a bill to possibly bring professional baseball to Portland was held by the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee on...
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...
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...
Oregon House Bill would ensure free meals for all students
SALEM, Ore.-A bill currently being considered in the Oregon State House of Representatives would ensure free school meals for all students, even if proposed...
Hermiston High teacher selected as Judge at California FFA Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Sandy McKay, a Hermiston High School teacher has been selected to be a judge at the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) State...
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...
Umatilla County Public Health monitoring Pertussis outbreak
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Pertussis outbreak in Umatilla County has expanded to 21 confirmed and suspected cases.
Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a highly...
Man with warrant for attempted murder in South Dakota arrested in Umatilla
UMATILLA, Ore.-A man wanted on several out-of-state warrants, including one for murder was arrested in Umatilla on March 13.
A Umatilla Police Sergeant on patrol...
House bill would help Oregon’s Veterans access medical care
SALEM, Ore.-A public hearing on a bill introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives that would provide medical assistance for low-income Veterans was held...
Winter gravel pickup starts March 12 in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-In perhaps the surest sign yet that spring is finally here, the City of Pendleton will start its winter gravel pickup on Wednesday,...
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...
Hermiston High Starts Army JROTC Program
HERMISTON, Ore. - 52 Hermiston High School students are now enrolled as cadets in the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program.
“We are...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Presents Breast Cancer Support Bags to Good Shepherd Cancer...
HERMISTON, OR – In a heartfelt gesture of support for those undergoing treatment for breast cancer, the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) proudly...
Good Shepherd Orthopedics Moves to New, Expansive Location
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is thrilled to announce that Good Shepherd Orthopedics has officially relocated to its new space...
Hermiston Begins Plan to Assess, Plant and Maintain Local Trees
The Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with ArborPro to conduct a public tree inventory and develop a comprehensive Urban Forestry Plan.
The...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes First Baby of the New Year
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) welcomed the first baby of the new year born on Jan. 1 at 8:15 p.m.
The baby, weighing 6...
UEC Offers Tips to Keep Heating Costs Down This Winter
With winter weather upon us, Umatilla Electric Cooperative is offering some tips to minimize your heating bill.
The greater the difference between the temperature outside...
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...
Big Rewards in place for Information on 2024 Oregon Wolf Poaching
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials announced a $10,000 cash reward for information regarding a wolf poaching incident on private property in Morrow...
