States Set Columbia Spring Chinook Season
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington set spring Chinook salmon seasons for the Columbia River today during a joint state hearing in Vancouver, Wash.
The...
Boardman Fire Department Seeks Cook-Off Teams
It’s time once again for the annual Boardman Fire Department cook off.
Up to 20 teams will compete in the event set for June 28...
OSP Seeks Trooper Recruits
If you are looking at a possible career as an Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper, now is the time to apply. OSP is preparing...
Umatilla Electric’s Revolving Loan Fund Available to Local Businesses
Looking to grow your business? The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Revolving Loan Fund may be able to assist you.
Eligible projects for loans can include any...
Walmart Stores Across Oregon to Go Bagless Begining in April
Walmart customers soon will need to bring their own bags or clutch items in their hands and arms to carry out their haul.
In about...
Work Complete on New Playground at Hermiston’s Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park in Hermiston had been without a playground for the past several years due to massive flooding of the Umatilla River in 2019...
Hermiston Man Charged with Sex Crimes
A Hermiston man was arrested and charged with several sex crimes involving a 14-year-old girl.
Kyle Naillon, 19, was arrested on March 28 by the...
Boardman to Host Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
The city of Boardman will host a free hazardous household waste disposal event on Friday, Sept. 2 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Residents can dispose,...
Umatilla County Fire District #1 Sets Records for Call Volume Numbers
Umatilla County Fire District #1 set another monthly record with a total of 529 calls for the month of June. For the fiscal year...
Irrigon Chamber of Commerce to Honor Top Citizens at Annual Banquet
The Irrigon Chamber of Commerce will host this year’s citizen award banquet, Time to Shine 2019, on Friday, April 19 at the Irrigon Senior...
Carpenter Re-Appointed to Budget Committee
The Hermiston City Council confirmed the re-appointment of Eric Carpenter to another three-year term on the city’s Budget Committee.
The council unanimously confirmed Carpenter’s re-appointment...
OSPA Honors District HR Manager
Hermiston School District Human Resources Manager Donna Thomas was named Human Resources Specialist/Support Staff Professional of the Year for 2020.
The award was given by...
Hermiston Receives $150,000 Grant to Help Pay for Airport Project
The city of Hermiston was awarded $150,000 from the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) to help fund a reconstruction project at the Hermiston Municipal...
Library District Board to Meet on June 16
The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold its board meeting on Thursday, June 15 at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the...
Suspicious Letter Case Closes with No Arrests
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory completed the preliminary testing of a sample of suspicious letters received by law enforcement agencies around the state....
Christmas Tree Permits Available
Christmas tree permits are now available for the Umatilla National Forest and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Permits can be purchased for $5 and are limited...
NFIB Endorses Rep. Smith for District 57 Seat
The Oregon chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has endorsed incumbent Greg Smith of Heppner in the race for House District...
Hermiston High, Tom Denchel Ford to Offer Test-Drive Fundraiser on Aug. 31
Hermiston High School and Tom Denchel Ford Country team up to provide a test drive fundraising event – Drive 4 UR School, on Aug....
Free Pheasant Hunts for Youth Around the State in September
Youth hunters (age 17 and under) can sign up now for Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state...
Sheriff’s Office, Community Partners Monitoring for Potential Flooding
Following the devastating flood events of the past couple of years, many in the region are wondering if or when it will happen again.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office said today that the National Weather Service and Umatilla County Emergency Management are conducting regular briefings...
