Aquatic Center Hiring Lifeguards, Swim Instructors & More for Summer
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is taking applications for lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, and front desk and concessions personnel for this summer.
Those interested in...
Boardman City Council Votes to Put $20.3 Million Bond Before Voters
The city of Boardman passed a resolution to put a $20.3 million bond before the voters to finance the costs of water and wastewater...
Tonight’s County Library District Special Board Meeting Canceled
Due to the flooding, tonight's Umatilla County Special Library District Board of Directors meeting has been canceled.
The meeting will be re-scheduled.
For more information, call...
Woman Drowns in Flood Waters at Bar M Ranch Near Pendleton
A 62-year-old woman drowned in the flooding waters near the Bar M Ranch near Pendleton.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported that Janet Tobkin Conley,...
Boardman Seeks to Fill Vacancy on City’s Planning Commission
The city of Boardman is looking to fill a vacancy on the city’s planning commission.
The city is seeking interested residents who live within the...
Emergency Evacuations Continue in Flooded Areas of Umatilla County
On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported there were successful evacuation efforts using two helicopters in areas affected by county flooding.
Helicopters...
FLOOD UPDATE: 26 Evacuated; Rescue Teams Checking Others
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to organize operations with a Type 3 Incident Management Team made up of local officials around the...
More Roads Closed as Flooding Continues in Parts of Umatilla County
Flooding continues to impact many areas of Umatilla County and more roads have been closed as of today.
In Hermiston, the following roads have been...
ODFW Seeks Comments on Possible Changes to Upland Bird Hunting
Upland bird hunters have a chance to weigh in on possible changes to upland bird hunting seasons as the Oregon Department of Fish &...
Boardman City Council Re-Schedules Next Meeting Date to March 4
The Boardman City Council has moved back its March meeting date from Tuesday, March 3 to Wednesday, March 4.
The meeting will begin at 7...
Barbecue & Catering Business to Hold Grand Opening Today in Umatilla
Lite Em Up BBQ and Catering, 1201 Sixth St. in Umatilla, will celebrate their grand opening today from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guests are...
Hermiston Police Seek Help Finding Convenience Store Robbery Suspect
The Hermiston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an armed robbery suspect.
On Tuesday around 10:30 p.m., officers were notified of...
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden Op-Ed: Looking Beyond the Opioid Epidemic
It’s hard to know what to say to comfort a father who tells you how he found his bright, hard-working, teenage son dead on...
Good Shepherd Offering CPR, First Aid Courses Beginning This Month
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and First Aid Combo classes from February through December in the Good Shepherd conference rooms, 610...
Hunters Invited to Share Opinions on Big Game Hunting Via Online Forum
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) wants to hear what resident big game hunters think about current hunting seasons in Oregon.
Hunters can...
Annual Hermiston DSA Banquet Set for Feb. 12 at Community Center
Tickets are on sale for the 50th annual Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards banquet set for Feb. 12 at the Hermiston Community...
Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla Reports Death of Inmate
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution inmate in Umatilla died Monday, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) reported on Tuesday.
Michael Wolf died at a local...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Hosting Pair of Ribbon Cuttings
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a pair of ribbon-cutting ceremonies this Thursday, Feb. 6. The events are free to attend.
Voice...
Students Need Up-To-Date Vaccines by Feb. 18 to Remain in School
Hermiston School District is reminding families that state law requires all students in public and private schools, preschools, certified child care facilities and Head...
Hermiston Police Arrest 16-Year-Old On Multiple Theft Charges
The Hermiston Police Department arrested a 16-year-old on burglary and theft charges connected to several reported crimes over the previous week.
Sunday evening, officers responded...
