Tri-County Band Festival Unites Local High School Musicians in E. Oregon
The Tri-County Band Festival brought together nearly 100 students on from small high schools in Umatilla, Morrow, and Sherman counties on Wednesday.
The event...
Starbucks Installs Electric Vehicle Chargers at Hermiston Location
Starbucks Corporation, in cooperation with Volvo Cars, today announced the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Starbucks store in Hermiston.
These chargers are available...
Sanitary Disposal’s Rates for County Residents to Increase Starting July 1
PENDLETON — Umatilla County customers of Sanitary Disposal have until July 1 before they start paying more for garbage collection.
Waste Connections of Oregon Inc.,...
Boardman Officer on Administrative Leave After Shooting on Tuesday
A Boardman police officer has been placed on administrative leave after firing his weapon during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday night.
On April 4, shortly after...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 2: Christine Louise Nickles, 53, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Fire Crews Battle Barn Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 battled a barn fire Tuesday afternoon on S.W. Lemmon Lane.
Upon arrival, crews came across the barn fully engulfed in...
States Extend Recreational Chinook Season Below Bonneville Dam
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added four additional days (Saturday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 11) of recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing in...
Umatilla City Manager Gives Update on Project PATH Progress
The transitional housing project near Umatilla is making progress, but transportation to the related Sleep Center remains a hurdle.
Umatilla City Manager David Stockdale delivered...
Oregon Reviewing 1.5 Million People on Medicaid to See Who Qualifies
By Lynne Terry
The Oregon Health Authority starts a months-long review of the state’s 1.5 million Medicaid members this week to determine who still qualifies...
Chinook Fishing Open April 15 in Hood River, No Season on Deschutes
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has set the following regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River:
Open for adult...
Mask Requirement Lifted at Good Shepherd Health Care System
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced on Monday that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors, or staff.
GSHCS is following the recent...
Wyden Promises Action on Water Contamination in Boardman
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden promised action on the nitrate-contaminated wells and surface water in the area.
"People are right to be frustrated," he said Sunday, April...
Federal Water Managers Begin Spring Spill to Benefit Juvenile Salmon
Federal water managers will begin spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of water over spillways instead of through turbines during annual “spring spill” operations...
Umatilla Superintendent Elected to National Education Governance Board
Umatilla School District Superintendent Heidi Sipe was elected to a three-year term on the executive committee of AASA, the School Superintendents Association.
The 22-member committee, elected by...
Oregon Women for Ag Offering Scholarships for 2023-24 School Year
The eastern chapter of Oregon Women for Agriculture is sponsoring three scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.
Applications must be received by today, Monday, April...
Register Now for Youth Turkey Hunts
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and partners are hosting several turkey hunting clinics to get young hunters ready for the upcoming spring...
Port of Morrow Fails to Notify DEQ About Wastewater Leak
By Alex Baumhardt
The Port of Morrow, the state’s second-largest port, faces a new violation over contamination in eastern Oregon that may have been going...
Bill to Expand Broadband in Rural Oregon Passes State House
HB 3201 passed out of the Oregon House on Thursday and is headed to the Senate.
The bill requires Business Oregon to provide financial assistance...
Boardman Plans Meet & Greet for Candidates for City Manager Position
The city of Boardman has tentatively scheduled a meet and greet on Thursday, April 27 to meet the candidates for the city manager position.
The...
Stanfield Man Dies in Accident
A Stanfield man died Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in Union County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the crash occurred near...
