2 Local High School Students to Represent UEC During Trip to D.C.
Two local high school juniors have been chosen to represent Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) on a week-long trip to Washington D.C., for the 2023...
UEC Awards Scholarships
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has awarded academic scholarships to 14 students
and honored one individual the co-op's lineman college scholarship.
The scholarships, aimed at supporting higher education...
Eastern Oregon University’s Graduation Ceremony Set for June 17
Eastern Oregon University will hold its 93rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Stadium on the La Grande...
Hermiston Mayor Announces He’s Running for State Senate
It's official — Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann is running for the Oregon Senate.
Drotzmann announced Tuesday morning, June 6, that he will seek the District...
Fines Not Deterring Republican Senators as Walkout Persists
By Ben Botkin
So far, $325 daily fines are not swaying Republican senators to return to floor sessions and end their walkout.
Last Thursday, Senate Democrats...
Umatilla Seeking Food, Activity Vendors for 2023 Landing Days
The city of Umatilla is seeking booth, food and activity vendors for the 2023 Umatilla Landing Days celebration, set for June 23-24 in Umatilla...
Umatilla High School CommuniCare Awards $15,000 in Grants
The Umatilla High School CommuniCare Committee has awarded $15,000 to local organizations to provide opportunities for youth in the Umatilla community.
The committee awarded $2,500...
Umatilla Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting in South Hill Area
The Umatilla Police Department is continuing its investigation into a drive-by shooting that occurred last month in the South Hill area.
A security camera captured...
Boardman Council to Hold Public Hearing on 2023-2024 Budget
The Boardman City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget during its meeting on Tuesday.
The council will also hear the first...
Search and Rescue Teams Put to the Test During Weekend Training Event
Search and rescue teams were put to the test this weekend during the 2023 Eastern Oregon Search and Rescue Regional Training.
The event, hosted by...
Federal Trial on Oregon Gun Control Measure 114 Gets Under Way Today
By Ben Botkin
A federal judge will start hearing arguments today in a lawsuit that may determine the fate of a voter-passed law to regulate...
Oversized Load Traveling Through Eastern Oregon Starting Today
Motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes starting Monday, June 5, and continuing through mid-June on various Eastern Oregon highways and...
Life Flight Network to Open New Base on Good Shepherd Campus
Area patients who need air ambulance service will have a much shorter wait time after Life Flight Network opens a new base in Hermiston.
A...
Crews Put Out Brush Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 crews put out a brush fire on Thursday morning on Stanfield Meadows Road near W. Coe Avenue.
Upon arrival, crews...
Search & Rescue Teams to Take Part in 3-Day Training in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Search and Rescue will host the 2023 Eastern Oregon Regional Training beginning today and continuing through Sunday June 4.
Search and Rescue volunteers...
Heritage Station Museum to Host Pioneer Day & Spring Artisan Market
Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton is set to host the annual Pioneer Day & Spring Artisan Market on Saturday, June 10.
This year, the event...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Seeking Photos for 2024 Calendar
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is seeking photos to feature in their 2024 photo calendar.
Photos must be taken within UEC's service territory to be considered. They...
Gasoline Prices Begin to Climb as Summer Driving Season Starts
The seasonal surge in gasoline demand ahead of the Memorial Day weekend sent pump prices climbing as drivers fueled up for holiday road trips.
The...
Locals Take the Spotlight in New Amazon Web Services Docuseries
Amazon Web Services is shining its spotlight on collaborations with businesses, teachers and others in Umatilla and Morrow counties in a new docuseries, "Data...
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing Closed as of Today on Columbia River
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington closed recreational Chinook and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River during a joint state hearing today effective June...
