Bear Captured, Euthanized After Attacking Man Near La Grande
The Union County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon State Police responded to a bear attack last Wednesday in...
Expect Delays on Highway 207 for Chip Seal Work Starting June 5
The Oregon Department of Transportation starting June 5 will be chip sealing 41 miles of the Heppner–Spray Highway (Highway 207C). The project will run...
After Postponement, Districts to Spray for Mosquitoes This Evening
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Oversized Load Traveling Through Eastern Oregon Beginning Mid-May
The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes starting June 5 and continuing through mid-June on...
Driver Crashes into Building After Striking Vehicle on 11th Street
A motorist was LifeFlighted out of the area Tuesday after crashing into a car and then into a building on 11th Street in Hermiston.
Hermiston...
Yarn Crafters Invited to ‘Knit in Public’ at McKenzie Park on June 10
Knitters, crocheters, and all yarn crafters are invited to get together to celebrate “Knit in Public Day” on Saturday, June 10, at McKenzie Park...
Irrigon Title 1 Educational Assistant Receives Crystal Apple Award
The InterMountain Education Service District recently recognized Irrigon Elementary School Title 1 educational assistant Debbie White with the Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Award.
Prior...
Job Fair at UHS Gives Young Students Insight into the Working World
Kaiden Blair had a different agenda from the rest of the people attending Wednesday’s job fair at Umatilla High School. The 18-year-old UHS senior...
Artists Encouraged to Enter Work in 2023 Hermiston Art Festival
Hermiston Downtown District is calling all professional artists 18 and older and K-12 students throughout the region to take part in the 2023 Hermiston...
Control Districts to Conduct Aerial Spray for Mosquitoes Today
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Woman Rescued After Being Swept Away by Current in Walla Walla River
A woman was rescued Sunday after being caught in a current of the Walla Walla River.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dispatch Center received...
Educators, School Employees Honored with Crystal Apple Awards
A dozen educators/school district employees from Morrow County and west Umatilla County were recognized with 2023 Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Awards.
The InterMountain Education...
American Legion Hosting Memorial Day Ceremony at Hermiston Cemetery
American Legion Post No. 37 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Also, Post Cmdr. Aaron Wetterling said the Avenue of Flags...
Port of Morrow Seeks $432.5M Loan from Feds for Improvements
The Port of Morrow announced Friday, May 19, the Environmental Protection Agency has selected the port’s application for a loan to cover up to...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Resolves Phone Issues
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center has resolved an issue with its phone systems that began May 15 and affected T-Mobile and...
Umatilla Chamber Hosting Job Fair at Umatilla High on Wednesday
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce will host the Umatilla Job Fair tomorrow, May 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Umatilla High School, 1400...
Dough Cookies Owner Reopens Doors After Briefly Closing
In the brief time Dough Cookies in Hermiston shut its doors, owner Steph Thompson realized she wasn’t quite ready to let go.
She used to...
Chase Leads to Arrest of Boardman Man on Theft, Burglary Charges
A Boardman man faces multiple charges, including theft and burglary, in connection to a theft of items from Easterday Dairy in Boardman.
The Morrow County...
Council Moves Forward Plan to Create New Urban Renewal District
A plan to create a North Hermiston Urban Renewal District is being recommended to go through the public review process following Monday night’s Hermiston...
Homeless Shelter One Step Closer to Receiving $1 Million from State
The proposed temporary homeless shelter on N. Highway 395 is on track to meet its deadline for approving a strategic plan – a requirement...
