Boardman Community Planning 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner – To Go
Boardman area businesses and churches are gearing up for the 12th annual free community Thanksgiving dinner, set for next Thursday, Nov. 26.
This year's meals...
'Code of Silence' Slowing Murder Investigation
The Hermiston police chief says the March 4 shooting death of a 23-year-old Umatilla man was gang related and a “code of silence” is...
Missing Prison Inmate Found in Hermiston
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution inmate is back in prison 24 hours after walking away from a work crew near Boardman..
Law enforcement officials arrested...
Longtime PCA Development Director Stepping Down After 20 Years
Friends of the Pendleton Center for the Arts are invited to drop in Wednesday, Dec. 29 to say goodbye to long-time PCA Development Director J.D....
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Girl Scouts Won't Be Hosting Veteran's Day Dinner
The Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Service Unit 22 regretfully announce that they will not be able to host a Veterans' Day...
Boardman Man Claims $5.5 Million Lottery Prize
A Boardman resident had the winning Megabucks ticket and is now $5.5 million richer.
Steve Myren of Boardman, Morrow County Undersheriff, claimed the $5.5 million...
Hermiston to Use Prison Work Crews
The city of Hermiston has signed an agreement with Two Rivers Correctional Institution that will allow inmates to do landscaping work in town.
The city...
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Ukiah
The Oregon State Police are investigating the cause of a crash near Ukiah on Tuesday that took the life of a 79-year-old man.
Around 11:16...
Umatilla County to Get Money for Emergency Housing Vouchers
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that 31 Oregon counties and cities – including Umatilla County - will receive about $12.8...
Transportation Fund Head to Focus on Public Transit In Umatilla County
The Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Coordinator Staci Kunz is entering her second year on the job with a goal of promoting public transit in...
Police Blotter: Creepy Clown Alert!
Northeast Oregon Now has dug into the Hermiston police logs to pluck out some of the more unique reports received by the HPD:
RP =...
Girls Scouts Lend a Hand to Those with PAWS
When the girls in Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Troop 51413 sat down to choose a community project to go along with...
Umatilla Electric Seeks Quotes for Janitorial Services
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
Umatilla Electric Cooperative, PO Box 1148, 750 E. Elm Ave., Hermiston, Oregon 97838
Issue Date: Monday February 17, 2014
Solicitation (Q & A) Deadline: 3:00 p.m., Monday,...
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...
HSD Seeks Community Input on District's Future
The Hermiston School District will hold a pair of community meetings this month to hear from the public on the future of the district.
“As...
Umatilla County, Other Local 911 Agencies Launch Text to 911 Service
The Umatilla County 911 Communication Center, Milton-Freewater Police Department Dispatch and John Day Emergency Communications Center are now able to accept Text-to-911 messages to...
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...
Boardman Council to Hold Retreat on March 4
The Boardman City Council, at its Feb. 7 meeting, scheduled its annual goal setting workshop for March 4.
Councilors and city department heads will meet...
Flood Threat Ends; Crews Working to Open Roads, Assess Damage
High water and road damage closed Interstate 84 in both directions Friday Feb. 7 between Exits 182 and 188. Crews worked through the night...
