State Re-Opens Most Fish Hatcheries
Outdoor areas at the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's more than 30 fish hatcheries are back open for visitors.
See a Visitor Guide to...
Eastern Oregon Man Faces Multiple Poaching Charges
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division arrested Larry Harshfield, 69, of Wallowa, after serving a search warrant and concluding an extensive investigation...
Despite Wet Weather, No Widespread Flooding Forecast in Coming Days
"Minor areas of flooding is possible but widespread flooding is not expected” in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service out of...
Dec. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 - down one from Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,266....
Hermiston Budget Committee to Review 2020-21 Proposed Budget
The Hermiston Budget Committee will review the city’s 2020-2021 proposed budget on Thursday at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be accessible on the city’s YouTube...
Hermiston School District Wins 16th Straight Financial Reporting Award
The Hermiston School District has earned its 16th straight award for financial reporting.
The district’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending...
Umatilla Serving Free Meals to Children 18 & Younger
The Umatilla School District is offering a free summer feeding program for children 18 and younger.
Breakfast and lunch is being served Monday through Friday...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling...
Umatilla County Issues Air Quality Warning Due to Northwest Fires
The Umatilla County Health Department advises communities throughout Umatilla County to limit outdoor exercise and to stay indoors in well ventilated areas to the...
Deadline Looms for Umatilla County Fair Exhibit, Parade Entries
Organizers and volunteers invite everyone to Watch Us Grow! during the 2023 Umatilla County Fair. While the event is four weeks away, participants must...
Expanded Move Over Law in Oregon Aimed at Improving Safety
The Oregon Department of Transportation is informing motorists that beginning Jan. 1, drivers will be required to move over to another lane or slow...
Boardman Gets Clean Audit Report
The Boardman City Council heard good news at its meeting on Tuesday.
The council heard from the city’s auditor, Chris Cockburn of Cockburn and McClintock,...
Chimpanzee Shot and Killed After Attacking 2 Women in Pendleton
A pet chimpanzee was shot and killed Sunday morning in Pendleton after it attacked its owner and her daughter.
Just around 8 a.m., Umatilla County...
Lower Crude Prices, Shrinking Demand Fuel Declines in Gas Prices
Gas prices are down for the fifth week in a row, with declines driven by lower crude oil prices and shrinking demand for gasoline...
Library District Board to Meet on Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold its board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the...
BMCC, Pendleton Chamber Offer Videoconferences with Legislators
Blue Mountain Community College and the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to host twice-monthly videoconferences with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep....
Man Arrested in Connection with Stabbing in Hermston
One man was hurt and another was arrested for first-degree assault Sunday, Sept. 10, following an early morning dispute that resulted in a stabbing...
Cold Springs Highway UPRR Bridge Closed for Repairs for 5 Weeks
The Cold Springs Highway railroad bridge located one mile east of U.S. 730 in northern Umatilla County will be closed beginning today through Oct....
Aug. 12: New Cases Push Umatilla County COVID-19 Total Past 2,200
Umatilla County Health today reported 27 new cases of coronavirus.
The 27 new cases reported today by Umatilla County Health officials brings the county's total...
Watch Christmas Tree Lit Up on Medical Plaza
The crew working on the Good Shepherd Medical Plaza north wing expansion had plenty of reason to celebrate last week.
With Christmas nearing and the...
