Applications Available for 2015 Fair Court
The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for the 2015 Fair Court and for the position of Fair Court Chaperone.
Court applicants must currently be...
Motorcyclist Dies in Accident Near The Dalles
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after an accident on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded to s suspicious vehicle...
Worksource Oregon Offering Job Training for Young Adults in E. Oregon
The Worksource Oregon offices in Pendleton and Hermiston are offering workforce training opportunities to residents of Morrow and Umatilla counties who are between the...
Port, Umatilla Working to Mend Fences
Representatives of the Port of Umatilla and the city of Umatilla met this week to continue to negotiate toward a positive outcome to the...
Details Emerge About 2 Black Bears Illegally Shot and Left in Trees
Jackson County firefighters have seen it all, but even they were shocked to find the bodies of two black bears killed in Talent.
The Oregon...
Irrigon Seeks New Police Chief
The city of Irrigon has revised its police department and is inviting applications for a new full-time police chief.
The application period will remain open...
Boardman 'Mayor' Contest Winners Announced
The winners of Boardman’s “If I Were Mayor, I Would” Contests were announced at the recent Boardman City Council meeting.
The winner of the contest,...
Sandstone Students Give Assist to Agape House
The student leadership team from The Sandstone Middle School student leadership team are wrapping up a canned food drive to benefit the Agape House.
The...
Oregon Districts Attempt to Normalize Going to School Every Day
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon students appear to be making some progress, but state and local education leaders are concerned about high absentee rates...
Sept. 24: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 5 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus - down seven from Wednesday.
The new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,781.
There...
Summit to Bring Education, Health Experts Together
More than 450 people will come together to learn how coordinated efforts between schools, social service agencies, health care and local organizations can lead...
ODOT Holding Public Meetings in E. Oregon
The North East and South East Area Commissions on Transportation (NEACT and SEACT), along with the Oregon Department of Transportation will host public meetings...
HHS Inducts New Honor Society Members
Twenty-three students from Hermiston High School were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held at the school Tuesday...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon Set for Sept. 26
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Speakers will be representatives from the Walmart Distribution Center.
The...
Hermiston to Serve Up Speciality Crops
Event Set for Aug. 18 at HAREC
The Hermiston Agricultural Research Center will be serving up specialty crops during a special dinner sponsored by the...
BMCC to Kick Off Women's Soccer on Saturday
In honor of Blue Mountain Community College’s first-ever women’s soccer program, BMCC will host a field dedication and program inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Oct....
Barbecue & Catering Business to Hold Grand Opening Today in Umatilla
Lite Em Up BBQ and Catering, 1201 Sixth St. in Umatilla, will celebrate their grand opening today from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guests are...
Latino Business Network Meets on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public. For...
Blue Mountain Receives Grant to Help Develop Home-Grown Teachers
Blue Mountain Community College has been awarded a Grow Your Own (GYO) grant to develop a Teacher Pathway Partnership for future LatinX teachers.
The objective...
Lack of Help & 501 c3 Status Dooms Festival of Lights
This year, for the first time in 14 years, there will be no Festival of Lights at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds.
The Festival of Lights...
