UPD Investigating Threat of Violence at Clara Brownell Middle School
The Umatilla Police Department is continuing the investigation into the threat of violence at Clara Brownell Middle School on Friday, Sept. 6.
The Umatilla School...
Driver Hits Gas Instead of Brakes, Crashes into Pendleton Bank
A driver who hit the gas pedal instead of the brake Tuesday, Sept. 17, crashed into Banner Bank in downtown Pendleton.
Pendleton Police Chief Chuck...
Wyden Welcomes News that Portland Secures Expansion WNBA Franchise
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed the announcement that Portland has secured an expansion franchise in the WNBA with the following statement:
“Today puts basketball fans in...
Local Candidates to Take Part in Forum Thursday at City Hall
Candidates for local offices will take part in a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Hermiston City Hall.
The forum is at 6 p.m....
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes for Third Time in 2024
Mosquitoes in Morrow County continue to test positive for West Nile virus.
The mosquitoes were trapped Sept. 10 approximately three miles west of the town...
Arts Commission to Present Impact of Arts & Culture in Pendleton
The Pendleton Arts Commission and Americans for the Arts will discuss the impact of arts and culture spending in Pendleton through a special presentation...
Good Shepherd to Host Family Health & Fitness Day on Sept. 21
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s annual Family Health & Fitness Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hermiston High School.
The day starts with...
Good Shepherd Offering CPR/AED, First Aid Classes on Oct. 4
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Oct. 4.
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
Feds Sending Oregon Almost $43 Million for Flood Damage
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon will receive nearly $43 million from the federal government to repair roads damaged by recent natural disasters, the state’s...
Truck Driver, Passenger Die in Interstate 84 Accident
Two people died Friday, Sept. 13 in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to the accident just before 5 p.m....
Columbia Development Authority Board Cancels Sept. 17 Meeting
The Columbia Development Authority Board has canceled its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The meeting was to take place at 9:30 a.m. at the...
Commission sets 2025 Big Game Hunting Regulations
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted 2025 Big Game Hunting Regulations on Friday at its meeting in The Dalles.
The commission first heard staff...
Umatilla County Establishes Human Trafficking Task Force
Community members in Pendleton and Mission have formed a task force to combat human trafficking in Umatilla County.
The task force is one of 14...
Good Shepherd to Participate in Disaster Preparedness Drill
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will host and participate in a full-scale disaster preparedness drill on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The comprehensive emergency response exercise...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 26: Pedro A. Martin Sebastian, 22, was arrested on the 1400 block of...
American Cross Blood Drives Occurring Throughout the Region
American Red Cross blood drives are planned throughout the region.
To ensure the safety of patients and donors, eligibility requirements include that the person must...
Funshine Open Golf Fundraiser Tees Off in Boardman Sept. 21
The Funshine Open golf tournament will raise money for the Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman.
In its seventh year, the event is Sept...
ODFW Offering Free Youth Pheasant Hunts Statewide in September
Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the...
Blue Mountain Community College Board Approves New Faculty Contract
Faculty at Blue Mountain Community College will have a three-year labor contract after a months-long collective bargaining process.
The contract, which will be retroactively applied,...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive on Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston.
The blood drive will...
