Good Night for Farm-City Contestants on Wednesday
The bull riders had a better opening night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo on Wednesday than they did a year ago when just two...
$6,150 Reward for Information on Recent Wolf Poaching in E. Oregon
The reward now stands at $6,150 for information about a wolf poaching incident in Baker County on or around Sept. 24.
The reward includes $300...
Hazardous Materials Spill closes Interstate 84 Near Meacham
A stretch of Interstate 84 was closed for more than eight hours on Monday after a truck hauling a corrosive material was involved in...
OSP Investigating Mysterious Death on I-84 in Morrow County
The Oregon State Police are investigating the death of a Portland man who apparently jumped from an overpass on Interstate 84 in Morrow County...
Nov. 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 154th and 155th COVID-related deaths.
Umatilla County’s 154th death with...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Family Fun Beginning Today
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a couple of fun family activities next month.
The Family Feud national virtual tournament kicks off today,...
Youth Sports Parent Meeting Set for Tonight at Community Center
Parents, if your child is registered in a city youth flag football or volleyball league, you are asked to attend a meeting tonight at...
Man with Toy Guns Causes Disturbance
Hermiston police arrested a 62-year-old man on Wednesday on disorderly conduct charges after he was spotted with what turned out to be a toy...
Hermiston Honors Its Own
Two longtime Hermiston residents who have dedicated their time and energy to serving their community were honored Wednesday night at the Hermiston Chamber of...
Wolf Found Shot in Wallowa County
The Oregon State Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for killing a wolf in Wallowa County.
The OSP received...
Hermiston Student Councils Honored at State Association’s Conference
Hermiston High School, Armand Larive, and Sandstone Middle School student councils were honored at the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC) spring conference.
Student councils...
A Closer Look at Tuesday at the Fair
Tuesday marked the official kick off of the 2016 Umatilla County Fair with carnival rides, livestock judging, entertainment and more.
Moderate temperatures and the occasional...
86 Cited, 1 DUII During Holiday Enforcement
Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office gave 86 citations and/or warnings to drivers for traffic-related violations, and arrested six persons for DUII during...
Hermiston Junior Academy Hosting Kindergarten Roundup on Friday
Hermiston Junior Academy, 1300 N.W. Academy Lane, is hosting Kindergarten Round-Up Visitation Day this Friday, May 14 for prospective students who will be 5...
Free Yard Debris Permits Available at Hermiston City Hall
Hermiston residents are eligible for free yard trimming disposal permits to get rid of organic yard waste. Help keep Hermiston's storm drains and streets...
Poachers Who Left Five Elk Dead Sentenced in Harney County
Sentencing is complete for two Hines residents involved in killing at least seven elk while shooting into the fleeing herd in December 2021.
The crime...
Fresh, Not Fast: Stanfield’s Broken Barrel Now Under New Ownership
Though Gena and Brandon Clayton, who have 30 years of experience as restaurant managers between them, did not set out to own a business,...
EOVA to Host Regional Grants Program Workshop Sept. 28 & 29
This fall, the Eastern Oregon Visitor's Association (EOVA) will be launching its second regional grants program.
To help applicants prepare, EOVA is holding a two-part...
Oregon Potato in Crossfire of Simplot Lawsuit
An owner of Oregon Potato, which operates a Boardman facility, has been sued by J.R. Simplot Co., alleging mismanagement of co-owned companies.
Washington Potato Co....
Umatilla Electric Cooperative to Return $4 Million to Members in April
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the return of $4 million to Cooperative members in April as part of the utility’s Capital...
