Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident
A motorist was killed Monday in single-vehicle accident on Highway 86 in Baker County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the accident occurred near milepost...
OCCA Responds to Governor’s Budget for Community Colleges
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday released the Governor’s Recommended Budget (GRB) for the 2023-2025 biennium, which includes a 6.4 percent increase to the...
Altrusa to Host Fundraiser for Homeless Youth in Pendleton
Love Keeps Us Warm, a benefit for homeless youth in Pendleton hosted by Altrusa International, is set for Saturday, Feb. 4 at Hamley’s Slickfork...
Nearly $90 Million Federal Loan Going to UEC for Power Grid Upgrades
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Umatilla Electric Cooperative will receive a nearly $90 million federal loan to expand...
Boardman Names Three Finalists for City Manager Position
The city of Boardman has announced the candidates for the vacant city manager position.
The candidates chosen for interviews are Elke Doom of Huron Township,...
Crews Put Out Brush Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a brush fire on E. Spearman Road and Diagonal Road around 1:25 p.m. on Monday.
Upon arrival,...
Good Shepherd Board of Trustees Announces Interim CEO
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Emmett C. Schuster, MHSA, ACHE, as interim CEO, effective Feb. 13.
“The...
Ian & Lyndsay Murdock Named Umatilla County Fair Grand Marshals
Everyone who took the stage at the Umatilla County Fair Appreciation Dinner expressed their gratitude for the hard work others have done. Even award...
Morrow County Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average by 15 Points
The Morrow County School District graduation rate for the 2021-22 year was 96.32 percent, 15 points higher than the state average.
The numbers come from...
State Officials to Be in Hermiston to Talk About ‘Paid Leave Oregon’
Paid Leave Oregon is a new program that allows employees in Oregon to take paid time off for many of life’s important moments.
The Hermiston...
Two Rivers Correctional Institution to Hold Open House Hiring Event
Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla is hosting an open house hiring event this Saturday, Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Staff will...
Boardman to Hold Meet & Greet for City Manager Candidates on Feb. 2
The city of Boardman will hold a "Meet & Greet" with candidates for the city manager position.
The event takes place from 5:30 to 7...
Oregon Mayors, City Officials Lobby for More Money for Homelessness
By Julia Shumway
Hundreds of mayors - including Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann - along with city councilors and city employees from around Oregon descended on...
ODFW: Report Deer and Elk Tags by Jan. 31 or Face $25 Penalty
Big game hunters who purchased or were issued a deer or elk tag in 2022 must report their hunt by Tuesday, Jan. 31 at...
Local Officials Talk Legislative Priorities in Salem with Rep. Smith
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) celebrated City Day at the Capitol on Wednesday with several local officials.
Each legislative session the League of Oregon...
Pilot Rock Grad Rate Jumps 12 Points Higher Than Previous Year
The Pilot Rock School District’s graduation rate for the 2021-22 is 95.45 percent - 14 points higher than the statewide rate of 81.3 percent.
The...
Umatilla High’s Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average by 9.4%
Umatilla High School not only raised its graduation rate from a year ago, but it also exceeded the state average by nearly 10 percentage...
Hermiston Graduation Rate Falls by 7.61 Percent from Previous Year
The graduation rate for Hermiston School District students fell by 7.61 percent during the 2021-22 school year, according to data released today by the...
Bomb Squad Called After Suspicious Devices Found in Residence
The Oregon State Police Explosives Unit was called to a Pendleton residence on Wednesday after two suspicious devices were found during an attempt to...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
