Umatilla Fire District to Hold Open House at Fire Station on Sept. 22
The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District will host an open house at the downtown Umatilla fire station on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m....
Hurricane Response Efforts Delay Nationwide Alert System Test
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), postponed the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) until Oct. 3 due...
Department of Justice to Take Over Troubled Boardman Dairy Farm
The U.S. Department of Justice can take over management of troubled Boardman mega-dairy Lost Valley Farm, a bankruptcy judge ruled last week.
According to a...
Boardman Chamber Luncheon to Include Port of Morrow Tour
Attendees at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday, Sept. 19 will be treated to the annual Port of Morrow bus tour. They’ll...
Milton-Freewater Schools Close Due to Threat, Suspect in Custody
All schools in the Milton-Freewater Unified School District were closed today due to a threat by a student.
Law enforcement notified High School Principal Mindi...
FEMA, FCC to Conduct Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and...
Social Media Threat Prompts Police to Put Boardman Schools on Lockout
A threat on social media prompted the Boardman Police Department to put all Boardman schools on lockout today and the high school on lockdown.
According...
Gas Prices Holding Steady
Retail gas prices are fairly flat as demand for gasoline dipped slightly and gas inventories showed small gains. For the week, the national average...
Hermiston Aquatic Center to Stay Open for Public Swim on Sept. 15
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will be open for public swimming on Saturday, Sept. 15.
The pool will be open for public swimming from 1:10...
Family Members of Hermiston Man Attacked by Giraffe in South Africa
The daughter and grandson of a Hermiston man were seriously injured recently after being attacked by a giraffe in South Africa.
According to several news...
Boardman City Council to Consider UEC Franchise Agreement on Sept. 18
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18.
The council will consider an ordinance for a franchise agreement with Umatilla Electric...
Commercial Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Crash on I-84 Near The Dalles
A commercial truck driver died in a fiery crash early this morning on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
The Oregon State Police are reporting that...
Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers During Round-Up
Beginning today, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will conduct enhanced patrols during the Pendleton Round-Up.
Patrols will continue through Saturday, Sept. 15.
“The Pendleton Round-Up is...
Hiker Rescued After Fall Down Mountain Near Bar M Ranch
A 36-year-old female, who was attending a retreat at the Bar M Ranch in the Blue Mountains on Saturday, was rescued after she fell...
Fishery Managers Closing Columbia River to All Salmon Fishing
With fall Chinook salmon returns to the Columbia River tracking well below preseason predictions, fishery managers announced on Tuesday the Columbia River from the...
Columbia-Snake Winter Navigation Lock Schedule Begins Sept. 15
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 15, recreational boaters can lock past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the lower Snake and Columbia rivers almost any...
Health Foundation to Host Fundraiser at Nookies’ for Medical Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will offer Scholarship Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at Nookie’s in Hermiston.
Enjoy an...
Motorists Urged to Use Caution During Cycle Oregon Week
Motorists can expect to see 1,500 bicyclists on Eastern Oregon routes this week as Cycle Oregon continues its week-long event that started Saturday in...
Congressman to Examine Air Quality, Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced a hearing for Thursday, Sept. 13. The hearing will...
Large Crowd Turns Out to Celebrate Harkenrider Center Opening
More than 200 people showed up at Ridgeway Avenue on Saturday to celebrate Hermiston’s new senior center and to honor the public servant for...
