Fundraiser Set for Families of Heppner Collision Victims
A fund-raising event is set for Sunday, Jan. 22 to benefit the families of Kellie Nelson and Ron and Tami Stutzman, three Heppner residents...
Traffic Signal Upgrades Project Scheduled to Continue in Pendleton
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing its efforts to replace signal poles and upgrade traffic signals in downtown Pendleton.
Work will take place...
Columbia Development Authority to Hold Planning Session on Jan. 17
The Columbia Development Authority will host an in-person strategic planning work session on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
The meeting will go from 9 a.m. to noon...
Pacific NW Veterans’ Alliance to Hold Event on Monday at Agape House
Pacific Northwest Veterans' Alliance is hosting Dave's Journey, a gathering for veterans from Umatilla, Union and Morrow counties, on Monday, Jan. 16 at Agape...
Boardman City Council Appoints Stokoe as City Manager Pro Tem
Richard Stokoe has a third role within the city of Boardman after the Boardman City Council appointed him as city manager pro tem at...
Boardman City Hall Expansion Expected to be Complete by 2024
Ground was broken at the Boardman City Hall this week on an expansion for new building department offices.
The construction of the 4,084-square-foot expansion was...
Good Shepherd Offering Tai Chi Class at Hermiston Senior Center
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Balance course at the Hermiston Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St.
The...
City of Pendleton Launches New Pendleton Projects Webpage
The city of Pendleton has launched a new website to help residents and developers learn about in progress, completed and planned construction projects.
“We are...
UEC Celebrates Manufactured Home Replacement Program’s 1st Recipient
An overcast rainy day couldn't dampen the spirits of Matthew and Serenity Stull as they cut the ribbon on their new home on a...
Woman in Jail After Allegedly Setting Barn on Fire with Propane & Torch
A woman is facing a first-degree arson charge after she allegedly set fire to a barn in Milton-Freewater using propane and a hand-held torch.
Just...
Umatilla County Fire District #1 Extinguishes Car Fire in Garage
No injuries were reported Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle caught fire in a garage in Hermiston.
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched at...
Boardman Swears In Councilors; Pettigrew Resigns as City Manager
At their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, the Boardman City Council accepted the resignation, effective immediately, of City Manager Karen Pettigrew....
Commentary: Time is Running Out to Sign Up for Health Care Coverage
By Laura Packard
If you don’t have health insurance – or just want to explore your options – go to healthcare.gov on or before Jan. 15 to...
Umatilla Store Heavily Damaged After Pick-Up Truck Crashes Into It
A driver was injured Monday evening after crashing into the Dollar General store in Umatilla. The store suffered extensive damage.
Just before 7 p.m., Umatilla...
DNA Leads Hermiston Police to Make Arrest in October Rape Case
Hermiston police have arrested a 20-year-old man for rape after DNA evidence connected him to the crime from months earlier.
The arrest of Andre Davin...
Sturgeon Retention Closed in Bonneville Pool as of Jan. 12
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington on Tuesday closed sturgeon retention in Bonneville Pool as of Jan. 12.
Today, Jan. 11, is the last scheduled...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 9: Armando Medina Verdin, 23, was arrested near N.W. Stockton Street and W....
UHS Class of 2023 Seeks Donations for Banners on Main Street
The Umatilla High School senior class of 2023 is seeking donations for personalized student banners on Main Street.
The class has started a GoFundMe account...
Hermiston Approves Most New Housing Permits in 16 Years
The Hermiston Building Department approved permits for 210 new housing units in 2022, setting a new high mark in the city’s recent efforts to...
Water, Sewer Rates for Hermiston Residents to Increase in March
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved a water and sewer rate increase that takes effect on March 1.
The council changed its automatic rate...
