Sheriff’s Office Personnel Receive Awards for DUII Enforcement Efforts
The Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Training Task Force has selected Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office’s Sgt. Josh Roberts as the 2018 DUII Trainer of the Year,...
‘Yeti’ Goes Missing in Hermiston
Someone apparently stole a Hermiston Yeti within the past couple of days.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a...
Boardman Fire Corp Selling Rose Bouquets as Fundraiser
The Boardman Fire Corps is offering a way to get an early jump on flowers for Mother’s Day with their rose bouquet Flash Sale....
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department typically provides brief recaps of its weekend activities on its Facebook page. This week, however, Cpt. Travis Eynon is providing...
Boardman to Sponsor Spring Cleanup
The city of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up during the month of April.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to...
Clean Sweep Events Coming to Hermiston During Month of April
Umatilla County residents will have three opportunities in April to divest themselves of accumulated junk during this year’s Clean Sweep events in Hermiston.
During the...
Police Investigating Child’s Death
The Stanfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 6-year-old Stanfield child.
According to the Stanfield Police Department, officers responded to a report of...
Cinco de Mayo Organizers Seek Vendors for 2-Day Celebration
Planners of the 2019 Hermiston Cinco de Mayo celebration are seeking vendors for the free two-day event taking place May 4-5 at the Eastern...
Farmers’ Market Organizers Looking for Vendors for 2019 Season
Organizers of the 2019 Maxwell Market farmers’ market in Hermiston will hold their first vendor meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Applications will...
Impact of Government Shutdown Topic of Eastern Oregon Forum
The Eastern Oregon Forum will present After the Shutdown: The Significance of Federal Employment in Eastern Oregon on Tuesday, March 19 at Blue Mountain...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to Participate in Car Care Program
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) and the Oregon State Police (OSP) to participate in Oregon’s...
Walden Defends His Opposition to Trump’s Emergency Declaration
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden defended his opposition to President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to fund a border wall when confronted by an angry voter...
Walden Covers Variety of Issues During Hermiston Town Hall Meeting
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden gave credit to Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston on Friday for his help in the fight against the opioid crisis.
At...
Aquatic Center Hiring Lifeguards; Certification Set for Today, Saturday
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is now hiring summer lifeguards. Those interested in learning about the job can go online for a complete job description...
Despite Facing Budget Gap, BMCC Board Votes Against Raising Tuition
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education on Wednesday night voted unanimously to not raise tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year to keep...
Hundred-Plus Eastern Oregon Students Explore Tech at Annual Expo
More than 100 students from school districts across Eastern Oregon gathered recently in La Grande for the annual InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) Tech...
Deputies, Good Samaritans Help Rescue Boy Injured on Snowmobile
Two Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a couple of good Samaritans helped rescue a young boy who was injured in a snowmobile accident...
Council Action Clears Way for Chamber to Build New Home
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will have a new building and event center after the Hermiston City Council approved a zoning change request at...
Lamb Weston to Hold Hiring Event for Hermiston Plant on Thursday
Lamb Weston will hold a hiring event for the Hermiston plant on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hermiston WorkSource....
Good Shepherd to Host Spring Screening Heart Health Event
Good Shepherd Health Care System is presenting the Spring Screening Heart Health Event this Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...
