Pilot Makes Emergency Landing Short of Pendleton Airport Friday Evening
No one was injured Friday evening when a Pendleton pilot had to make an emergency landing prior to reaching the Pendleton Airport.
Umatilla County Sheriff’s...
EOU Officials Meet with Port of Morrow, Hermiston Business Leaders
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) officials traveled to the Port of Morrow to meet with business leaders at the port as well as in Hermiston.
EOU...
Boardman Seeks to Fill Vacancy on City’s Planning Commission
The city of Boardman is looking to fill a vacancy on the city’s planning commission.
The city is seeking interested residents who live within the...
Health Officials to Smokers: Make Nov. 15 Day 1 of Tobacco-Free Life
Health partners throughout Umatilla County are encouraging tobacco users to commit or recommit to healthy, tobacco-free lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s...
Hermiston Cinema Re-Opening to Public Beginning Today
Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema will open to the public today through Monday, Sept. 18-21 with five movies to choose from.
Tickets may be purchased in...
HHS to Hire Ego as Boys Basketball Coach
Hermiston Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fred Maiocco announced on Wednesday that he will recommend former Hermiston High School Principal Dave Ego as the interim...
Stanfield Man Threatens Firefighters
Local police are investigating an incident that happened Friday in which firefighters battling a brush fire were threatened by Stanfield man.
According to Stanfield Police...
Boardman Names Three Finalists for City Manager Position
The city of Boardman has announced the candidates for the vacant city manager position.
The candidates chosen for interviews are Elke Doom of Huron Township,...
USDA Making $1 Billion Available in Loan Guarantees to Ag Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees nationwide to help rural businesses meet...
Altrusa Awards Pair of $1,500 Scholarships
The Altrusa International of Hermiston Vocational Services Committee has selected two recipients for the Dorothy Juve Memorial Educational Scholarship: Brett Kane and Janelle Davis....
Motorists Should Expect Traffic Delays Along Highway 335
Motorists can expect smoother roads along OR335 south of Helix in Umatilla County after state contractors resurface the cracked and deteriorating pavement.
During construction, travelers...
Ex-Homeland Security Officer Coming to Hermiston
Former Homeland Security officer Philip Haney, author of the book See Something Say Nothing, will speak in Hermiston on Sunday, Oct. 16.
The appearance is...
Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's August meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Applicants Sought for Airport Advisory Vacancy
The Hermiston Airport Advisory Committee has a vacancy in Position #4. The term for this position runs through October 31, 2015.
Anyone interested in...
Fair Court Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for next year's Umatilla County Fair Court.
The Umatilla County Fair Court program is open to Umatilla County students enrolled...
$10,000 Grant Helps Community Thrift Shop Replace Aging Roof
The Umatilla County Historical Society recently received a $10,000 grant from the Pendleton Foundation Trust to replace the roof of its Community Thrift Shop...
Spring Chinook Fishery to Open on Powder River
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to release approximately 150 spring Chinook salmon into the Powder River to create a unique fishing...
Oregon Reps Take Aim at Train Derailments
Members of Oregon’s Congressional Delegation introduced today the bipartisan Community Protection and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5786), legislation that creates a new trust fund to...
Hermiston Chamber to Host After Hours Event at Pioneer Title & Escrow
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a Network After Hours event on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Pioneer Title & Escrow in Hermiston.
The public...
Hundred-Plus Eastern Oregon Students Explore Tech at Annual Expo
More than 100 students from school districts across Eastern Oregon gathered recently in La Grande for the annual InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) Tech...
