Two Rivers Prison Inmate Still Missing
Detectives from the Oregon State Police (OSP) are continuing their investigation and search for an inmate from Two Rivers Correctional Institution who walked away...
Local Markets Vital Part of Oregon Agriculture
Farm direct marketing remains an important component of Oregon agriculture, according to a first-ever national survey on local food marketing practices released this week.
More...
Neighborhood Dogs Take Bite Out of Crime
Police officers, local residents and neighborhood dogs helped track down a Hermiston man accused of theft on Friday.
On Friday afternoon, a resident on W....
Walden, Smith Express Condolences Over Death of Dennis Richardson
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) expressed his condolences this morning on the death of Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson, 69, who lost...
Earthquake Preparedness Topic of Chamber Luncheon
Earthquake preparedness will be the topic of the next Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, June 28.
Joe Franell, CEO of...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Grand Opening on April 4 for Guild Mortgage
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 4 for Guild Mortgage.
The event will take place...
Truck Driver Arrested on 2 DUII Charges in 3 Days
The Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested a commercial truck driver for DUII and other traffic-related offenses Friday afternoon following a citizen's driving complaint on...
Senior/Disabled Taxi Program Sees Decreased Usage in 2021
Ridership in Hermiston’s Senior & Disabled Taxi Program declined in 2021 while the Workforce On-Demand Ride Cooperative (WORC) program saw a slight increase in...
Boardman Seeking Mayoral, Councilor Candidates for November Election
The city of Boardman is taking applications for mayor and three councilor positions in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.
Applicants must be at least...
Nighttime Paving Along Highway 730 to Pick Up Again Next Week
A paving project along U.S. 730 that begin last year will gear up again next week between Old River Road in Umatilla and Willamette...
McNary Re-Opens Early to River Traffic
The navigation lock at McNary Dam near Umatilla re-opened to river traffic Friday evening, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Walla Walla...
Day 3 at the U.C. Fair Features Georgia Satellites, Kids Tractor Pull
Day 3 of the 2019 Umatilla County Fair is under way with plenty of fun and entertainment for everyone.
The headline entertainment tonight is the...
AAA Oregon/Idaho to Open Service Center in Pendleton on Oct. 9
The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new AAA Oregon-Idaho service center on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
The...
State Adds 14,700 Jobs in December
In December, Oregon's nonfarm payroll employment grew by 14,700 jobs, following a revised loss of 300 jobs in November.
Monthly gains were concentrated in two...
City of Hermiston Seeks Committee Applicants
Want to make a difference in your community? The city of Hermiston has several openings on committees and is looking for applicants before the...
Chamber Business Luncheon Set for Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon today, July 26 at McKenzie Park.
Guest speakers include the Umatilla Co Fair...
Strip Clubs, Marijuana on Umatilla Council's Agenda
Will strip clubs and marijuana dispensaries be allowed in downtown Umatilla? The Umatilla City Council will answer that question tonight.
On May 4, the Umatilla...
Riverside High School Collecting Winter Coat Drive for Students
Riverside High School in Boardman is holding a coat drive now through Friday, Nov. 16 to help high school students stay warm this winter.
New...
Fair Announces Concert Headliners
A mix of country, rock and Latino music will fill the air this summer during the 2015 Umatilla County Fair.
Fairgrounds Manager Peggy Anderson announced...
Opinion: Making Progress Together
The biggest disagreements and loudest voices got most of the attention during this last session of Congress, from filibusters to failed websites, immigration to...
