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Hermiston Honors Its Distinguished Citizens

George Anderson and Shirley Parsons have taken different paths in life, but they both arrived at the same place Wednesday night – up on...

Amtrak Roundtrips Between Portland-Seattle Will Begin Dec. 18

Beginning Monday, Dec. 18, extra morning and evening Amtrak trains will run between Seattle and Portland, for a total of 12 trains every day....
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Local Educators Take Part in China Exchange

On Monday, a special guest will stop by Clara Brownell Middle School in Umatilla. He’s isn’t a celebrity and he won’t bring an entourage. He...

July 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 54 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health reported 54 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the county's total number of confirmed cases to 889. Of those confirmed cases in Umatilla...

Development Authority to Meet on Friday

The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Friday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Port of Umatilla office. The board will discuss the...

Hispanic Advisory Committee Has 3 Openings

The Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee has three openings to fill. The committee advises the Hermiston City Council on Hispanic affairs as they relate to the...

OSP to Be on Lookout for Drunk Drivers

There were no traffic fatalities during the New Year’s holiday in Oregon a year ago, and the Oregon State Police want to see that...

Hermiston Council to Consider New Urban Renewal District Tonight

The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency (HURA) will consider planning a new urban renewal district along Feedville Road at its Monday meeting that would encourage development of...

Umatilla, Morrow Counties Continue to Lag Behind in COVID Vaccinations

Umatilla and Morrow counties continue to lag behind the majority of Oregon counties when in comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to the Oregon Health Authority...

Sheriff's Crack Down Period Results in 4 Arrests

Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office contacted 50 persons, cited or warned 27 drivers for traffic-related violations, and arrested four people for DUII...

Man with Weapon Causes PHS to Go Into Lockdown on Wednesday

Pendleton High School was on a temporary lockdown Wednesday afternoon following the report of a man with a weapon in the vicinity of the...

Boardman City Manager Candidate Withdraws from Consideration

The candidate for the Boardman city manager job has withdrawn her name from consideration, according to the city of Boardman. The city had extended a...

Train Crashes into Truck – No One Injured

A Union Pacific Railroad train struck a pickup truck stranded on the tracks just east of Hermiston early this morning. No one was injured,...
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Irrigon Limiting Access to City Hall During Coronavirus Outbreak

The city of Irrigon has today announced a number of temporary health and safety measures that will be in effect until further notice. City hall...

New City & Chamber Program Aims to Help Out Local Restaurants

A partnership between the city of Hermiston and the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce aims to spur residents to dine out more often at local...
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UEC’s Annual Meeting Set for Saturday

Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s 80th Annual Meeting & Membership Dinner will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Hermiston Conference Center. The event is free...
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Crime Report Gives Oregon Voters Information About Trends

By Ben Botkin A nonprofit law firm has released a report on Oregon crime statistics with just one goal: giving voters unfiltered information about trends...

Boardman City Council to Review City Manager’s Performance on Tuesday

The Boardman City Council will review the city manager’s performance on Tuesday. The council will meet in executive session to review the performance of Karen...

House Passes Bill to Allow Oregonians to Pump Their Own Gas

By Julia Shumway Oregon drivers who for decades have been banned from touching gas pumps could soon have the right to fuel their own cars,...

Oregon Has 2nd-Biggest Price Drop for Gallon of Gas in the Nation

Oregon drivers are enjoying gas prices that are falling more quickly than in other states. For the week, the national average for regular slips two...

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