Free Fishing in Oregon This Weekend
It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18.
During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including...
Search & Rescue Honors Team Members
The Umatilla County Search and Rescue (SAR) Team honored several team members during an awards ceremony.
Bill Morris was named Volunteer of the Year. Certificates...
Hermiston Council Awards Contract for E. Penney Avenue Extension
The Hermiston City Council awarded a $5.35 million contract for the E. Penney Avenue extension at its Monday night meeting.
James Dean Construction was the...
Happy Canyon Board Announces New President, 2 New Directors
The Happy Canyon Board of Directors held its annual stockholders meeting Jan. 5and selected Kenzie Hansell of Athena as its 2022 president.
“I am honored to...
ODFW: Be Responsible When Shed Hunting
As weather breaks and snow begins melting at lower elevations, more hunters are expected to take to Oregon’s outdoors—not for the chance to harvest...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Walking Program Starting Jan. 24
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free in-person low-intensity walking program for those needing relief from arthritis pain or just wanting to...
Hermiston Man Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Joy Lane and Sagebrush Road.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office...
Hermiston’s U.S. Cellular to Thank Customers Aug. 9-12
U.S. Cellular associates in Hermiston are hosting a Customer Appreciation Celebration from Aug. 9 through Aug. 12.
Everyone who visits the store at 650 N...
ODOT to Perform Pavement Patching in Hermiston Next Week
Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews will soon perform pavement patching along OR 207 and S.W. 11th Street in Hermiston.
The work is set for May...
Riverside Graduate Gets Full Academic Scholarship to Stanford
Jose Ruiz-Nino, Class of 2021 Valedictorian at Riverside Jr/Sr High, was recently accepted to Stanford University - with a full academic scholarship.
Riverside Principal David...
State Investigating Death of Two Rivers Inmate
An investigation is taking place into the “unexpected death” of a Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate Monday evening.
On Monday, at approximately 5:55 p.m.,...
Facebook Workshop Set for Businesses
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce will host an Introduction to Facebook workshop for businesses on Dec. 1.
The workshop goes from 8 to 10 a.m....
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 24: Mark Allen Hernandez, 40, was arrested near N.W. Second Street and W....
Investigation: Little Has Been Done About Port’s Polluted Water
By Alex Baumhardt, Cole Sinanian and Jael Calloway
Guadalupe Martinez points to a 24-pack of bottled water by her kitchen sink with just a few...
Hermiston Athletic Club Holding 5K Glow Walk, Jog or Run on Saturday
The Hermiston Athletic Club is inviting everyone to the first annual Fun Glow 5K Walk, Jog or Run this Saturday, Aug. 27 at Oxbow...
What?! M.C. Kids Going to School Even When They Don’t Have To
Morrow County School District students don’t go to school on Fridays, since the district has a four-day school week. But some Sam Boardman and...
Hermiston High FFA Chapter Returns from Successful State Convention
The Hermiston FFA Chapter returned from a busy and successful weekend at the Oregon State FFA Convention.
After two years of COVID-forced virtual conventions, the...
Dec. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new cases - up five from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,207. There...
Garbage Rates for Boardman Residents to Go Up Beginning July 1
The Boardman City Council passed Resolution No. 10-2019 increasing the city’s garbage rate beginning July 1, 2019.
The increase is in response to a rate...
Wildhorse Adopts Farmers Ending Hunger as Charity for Concert
Wildhorse Resort & Casino donated funds to Farmers Ending Hunger through their raffle and silent auction at last weekend’s Sawyer Brown Concert and Barn...
