Some Cool Things to Do on a Hot Day at the Umatilla County Fair
The Umatilla County Fair got under way on Tuesday with exhibits, rides, music, food – lots of food – and more.
Fairgoers braved the sizzling...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 informational report
4 criminal mischief reports
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Hermiston Parks Department Hiring
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is looking to fill a part-time permanent position, as well as the need for seasonal sports officials.
The permanent...
Umatilla Man Jailed After Allegedly Shooting Two Teens on Monday
A Umatilla man has been charged with the shooting on Monday of two teen-age boys in Hermiston
Carsen D. Rawe, 19, was arrested late Monday...
Hermiston Hosting Event for Public to Claim Their Funland Fence Pickets
Due to the overwhelming public response and large number of Funland Park fence pickets to be sorted, the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will...
Grants Help UC Historical Society Provide Tours for Area Fourth Graders
The Umatilla County Historical Society recently received $1,700 from the Umatilla County Cultural Coalition, and $532 from the Pendleton Education Foundation to help offset...
Boardman Council to Hold Workshops To Examine Mobile Vendors in Town
The Boardman City Council plans to hold workshops to examine the issue of mobile vendors in the city.
At a July 29 special meeting, the...
City’s Utilities Departments Join Forces on Hermiston Avenue Project
The city of Hermiston’s water, recycled water and street departments are teaming up on a Capital Improvements Plan project to upgrade Hermiston Avenue.
A contractor...
Walden Says Port of Morrow to Get Marine Highway Project Designation
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has chosen the Port of Morrow for Marine Highway...
County Mosquito Control Districts to Conduct Aerial Spraying on Sunday
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin...
Umatilla County Receives Award for Professional Development Program
Umatilla County was recently awarded an achievement award from the National Association of Counties for its professional development program.
Umatilla County Commissioner Bill Elfering, Commissioner...
Tests Show Hermiston’s Kennison Field Receiving Good Maintenance
Despite the number of teams using the field and the punishment they can deliver during games, Hermiston High School’s Kennison Field is in fine...
Hermiston Parks Registering Players for Fall Sports Leagues, Clinics
Registration is under way for fall youth sports leagues and junior football clinics through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department.
Youth Flag Football is a...
Area Gas Prices Falling, But Still Remain Above National Average
Gas prices continue to move lower in almost every state. For the week, the national average for regular loses three cents to $2.73 a...
Oregon Sage Grouse Hunters Have Until Aug. 19 to Apply for 2019 Permit
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is reminding sage-grouse hunters that they need to apply for a permit by Aug. 19 to...
Sheriff’s Deputies Locate, Arrest Irrigon Man on the Loose with AR15
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office deputies found and arrested an Irrigon man who was alleged to have threatened another person with an AR15 on Sunday.
Dylan...
Morrow County School District Announces Registration Dates
The Morrow County School District has announced the dates and times for student registration for the 2019-2020 school year.
The first day of school for...
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three People Saturday on Drug-Related Charges
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people Saturday on drug-related charges after a search warrant was served at a Hermiston arrest.
The search...
Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suicidal, Endangered Hermiston Man
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is attempting to locate a Hermiston man who is considered possibly suicidal and endangered.
On Sunday, at approximately 1...
Boardman City Council to Discuss Mobile Vendors at Tuesday Meeting
The Boardman City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 30, to discuss, among other items, mobile vendors.
Also on Tuesday’s agenda is a presentation by...
