Major Crimes Team Investigating Third Apparent Homicide in 3 Weeks
The Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team is investigating an apparent homicide in Milton-Freewater.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Tuesday around 5:25 p.m....
Boardman City Council Appoints Richard Rockwell to Vacant Seat
The Boardman City Council recently appointed Richard Rockwell to fill a vacant councilor seat.
Rockwell is a 40-year resident of Boardman and owns a local business....
Laura Jacobsma Selected as Desert View Principal
Laura Jacobsma will be recommended to become the next principal at Desert View Elementary School.
Hermiston School Superintendent Fred Maiocco will recommend to the school...
Girl Scouts Help Out Umatilla Fire Department
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Troop 50117 are lending a hand to the Umatilla Fire Deparment fill food baskets for families in...
Large Crowd Turns Out to Celebrate Harkenrider Center Opening
More than 200 people showed up at Ridgeway Avenue on Saturday to celebrate Hermiston’s new senior center and to honor the public servant for...
Hermiston City Council Gets Behind OMA Homelessness Funding Plan
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to support an Oregon Mayors Association plan to seek state funding for communities to address the...
Oct. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported four new deaths due to COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 130th death with COVID-19 is a 60-year-old female who tested positive June...
Oregon Veterans Benefit Expo Coming to Pendleton Convention Center
The 2019 Oregon Veterans Benefit Expo, sponsored by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Oregon Lottery, will take place this Saturday, July 27...
From Murder Suspect to Free Man in 2 Weeks
District Attorney: No Additional Charges to be Filed at This Time
In the span of two short weeks, Timothy Allen Kelly went from being a...
Hermiston Police Seek Help Finding Convenience Store Robbery Suspect
The Hermiston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an armed robbery suspect.
On Tuesday around 10:30 p.m., officers were notified of...
City Looking for Ways to Maximize EOTEC’s Rentals, Revenue
The Hermiston City Council continued its efforts to finalize a strategic plan for the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) during a work...
Hermiston, County Officials Break Ground on New Water Tower
The Hermiston City Council and Umatilla County Commissioners officially helped break ground on a new $4.1 million project to add stored water capacity to...
Free 6-Week Beginner’s Gardening Class Offered March 29 to May 3
A free six-week course on low-cost vegetable gardening is being offered beginning March 29.
The course, Seed to Supper, is a beginner’s course open to...
Aug. 7: Thirty-One New Cases of COVID-19 in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health officials today reported 31 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the county's total thus far to 2,107.
There are 126 presumed cases...
Broadband Survey Shows Many in Hermiston Want Better Service
The Hermiston City Council took a deep dive Monday into the results of a community survey that sought to assess the needs of broadband...
Hermiston’s U.S. Cellular to Thank Customers Aug. 9-12
U.S. Cellular associates in Hermiston are hosting a Customer Appreciation Celebration from Aug. 9 through Aug. 12.
Everyone who visits the store at 650 N...
Early Mayoral Candidates Offer Unique Backstory for Hermiston
In Hermiston's 117-year history, the office of mayor has been occupied by a very specific demographic - white men.
That could change when voters choose...
City to Crack Down on Bad Behavior in Parks
Police in Hermiston will now have the authority to prohibit anyone from using a city park for up to 30 days if they are...
Pendleton Woolen Mills Welcoming Back Guests for Tours
Pendleton Woolen Mills has announced that they are once again welcoming guests for tours in both the Pendleton and Washougal, Wash. mills.
Today, Pendleton Woolen...
Umatilla Ordinance Aims to Discourage Panhandling
Beware giving anything to panhandlers in Umatilla – it could cost you and them after the Umatilla City Council passed a new ordinance on...
