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...
Blue Mountain to Host Weekly Legislative Videoconferences
Blue Mountain Community College will host weekly videoconferences with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) throughout the 2020 Oregon Legislative short...
Hermiston Asking Residents to Fill Out Survey on Their Use of City Hall
The city of Hermiston is seeking community input on how residents access services, specifically regarding Hermiston City Hall.
The city would like to know what...
Hunter Education Courses Being Offered in Hermiston, Irrigon Areas
Now is a great time of year to sign up for a hunter education class or field day, as many classes and field days...
ODFW Monitoring Reports of Cougar Activity Near The Dalles City Limits
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife said on Friday that staff are monitoring reports of cougar activity close to the city limits of...
Boardman Extends Development Incentives to Help Spur Construction
The Boardman City Council recently passed three resolutions that cover development incentives, broadband strategy and a new fee schedule.
Resolution 1-2020 extends development incentives which...
