Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla died on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Michael Gene Thomas, 68, died Saturday morning in the infirmary...
Three Hermiston Councilors to Face Opponents in May 17 Primary
Three of the four Hermiston City Councilors running in the May 17 primary will have opponents following Tuesday's filing deadline.
Running in Ward 1 will...
Lawmakers Laud Sage Grouse Decision
Oregon lawmakers lauded the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision not to list the sage grouse as an endangered species.
“Farmers and ranchers in Eastern Oregon...
District Forms Committee to Tackle Building Issues
At its special meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, the Hermiston School Board gave its support to establishing a Citizens’ Review Committee (CRC) to help...
District to Hold Forums on School Bond Measure
The Hermiston School District will hold a community forum to talk about student growth challenges and the upcoming proposed school bond.
Three sessions are scheduled...
Chamber Mixer Features Previews of Upcoming Fair, Farm-City Pro Rodeo
With the Umatilla County Fair and the Farm-City Pro Rodeo less than a month away, board members for both events gave a preview during...
EOTEC Could Soon Have Project Manager
The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center board is currently in contract negotiations with a Denver company to serve as its project manager.
If the...
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...
Two-County Spelling Contest to Be Held May 12
The Umatilla-Morrow County Spelling Contest will be held May 12 at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton.
Students in grades 1-12 will compete in the...
Morrow County to Get New Admin Offices
Wenaha Group, Inc., with offices in Oregon and Washington, was recently selected by Morrow County to build new county office and administrative areas in...
Umatilla Man Arrested After 3-Vehicle Accident
A 20-year old Umatilla man was arrested Sunday night following a three-vehicle minor injury crash on Highway 395 north of Hermiston.
According to the Oregon...
Need a COVID-19 Vaccine? Good Shepherd Offering Clinic on Campus
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is holding weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610 NW 11th St., in Hermiston.
The vaccine clinic schedule may...
Law Enforcement Locates Assault Suspect
Law enforcement officials have located the man allegedly involved in an assault Tuesday evening in Hermiston.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the...
Hermiston Warns of Scam Calls
The city of Hermiston is notifying the public of fraudulent calls made by people claiming to be from an electric utility company.
According to the...
HAREC to Dedicate Horneck Memorial Building
The Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) will dedicate the Don Horneck Memorial Building on Nov. 18.
This state of the art building, located...
COVID-19 Vaccinations to Be Given at Umatilla High School on April 2
There will be a COVID-19 vaccination event in the Umatilla High School commons area on April 2 from 3 to 7 p.m.
No appointment is...
Hermiston School District Issuing Additional Laptops This Week
Following the launch of Hermiston School District’s Distance Learning for All plan, HSD is offering families with more than two children to checkout a...
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop Open Today
The Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday.
All proceeds from thrift shop sales...
Oregon Ag Leaves Large Economic Footprint
Oregon agriculture’s large impact on the state’s economy is reaffirmed by an updated analysis and report released by Oregon State University. The OSU study,...
Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Columbia Basin
If you have air conditioning, turn it on. If you have something cool to drink, hydrate. If you don’t have to go outside in...
