State Legislature Passes Drought Relief Funding for Oregon’s Farmers
The Oregon Legislature on Monday passed SB 892 and SB 5561 to provide a $100 million drought relief package to support farmers and ranchers...
Fish & Wildlife Art Contest to Award $2,000 to Winning Artists
Artists are invited to compete in one or all three of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's (ODFW) 2023 stamp art competitions.
The winning...
OSP Seeks Public Assistance in the Poisoning of E. Oregon Wolf Pack
The Oregon State Police is seeking public assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the poisoning of the Catherine Wolf Pack in...
State Celebrating Ag Week 1 Day at a Time
Oregonians and citizens across the US are invited to say thanks to those who produce food and fiber for a living as part of...
Umatilla Students Can Order Yearbooks Online Through May 9
The Umatilla School District has announced that yearbooks for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School are available to order online.
The high school...
Good Shepherd Resumes Elective & Non-emergent Procedures, Services
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has resumed elective procedures, non-emergent surgeries and preventative health care services in accordance with the Oregon Health Authority...
Ukian School District Announces Laura Orr as New Superintendent
Ukiah School District has named longtime science teacher Laura Orr as new district superintendent.
Over the past 18 years, Orr has taught science classes for...
Oct. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 152nd COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 152nd COVID-related death in the county.
No additional details are yet available.
The health department today also reported 30 new...
EOTEC Board to Meet Friday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, April 25.
The meeting will take place at...
Chase Ends Up with Arrest of Irrigon Man on Drug-Related Charges
An Irrigon man was arrested and jailed on drug-related and other charges following a short vehicle and foot chase.
Capt. Travis Eynon of the Hermiston...
City of Boardman Names Rolf Prag as New Public Works Director
The city of Boardman has hired Rolf Prag to lead the city’s Public Works Department.
Prag will be replacing former Public Works Director Kevin Kennedy...
Hermiston's Enrollment to Jump by 1,200 in 10 Years
The Hermiston School District can expect to add 1,200 students to its classrooms in the next 10 years, according to an analysis by the...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Dec. 17: David Daniel Diaz, 26, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Initial Columbia River Recreational Spring Chinook Seasons Set
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted recreational spring Chinook seasons for the Columbia River during a joint state hearing today.
Effective March 1 (downstream...
Wyden to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Boardman
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold town halls in Morrow County on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Wyden will be at the Boardman City Hall at 1:30...
One Book, One Community Events Set for Next Week
Altrusa International of Hermiston will present a series of One Book, One Community events next week.
On Wednesday, April 16 at noon, there will be...
Let'er Buck Run Turning Pink This Year
Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Let’er Buck Run on July 4 is turning pink this year.
The 2015 5K Let’er Buck Run will benefit the...
Hermiston Laundry Mat Dryer Catches Fire; No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon when a dryer unit at a Hermiston laundry mat caught fire.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to the...
Reaching the Highest Heights
World Record Setter to Speak at Annual UEC Meeting
“I looked up and noticed the boat coming back towards me. I yelled, ‘Hey stop the...
Education Service District Honors 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Crystal Apple Awards for...
