Boardman Chamber of Commerce Offers Incentive to Shop Locally
Shopping locally in Boardman could be more rewarding this holiday season for some lucky residents, thanks to the Boardman Chamber of Commerce.
Shop at any...
Driver Dies in Interstate 84 Accident
The driver of a pickup truck died early Wednesday morning from injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
On...
Walden Backs Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) supported legislation that passed the House of Representatives today that aims to formally delist the gray wolf.
Walden said...
Man Faces Felony Charges After Menacing Residents with Guns
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after responding to multiple reports of shots fired at multiple locations in Milton-Freewater. The suspect in custody...
Employment Department Reports State Added 4,600 Jobs in October
Oregon’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent in October, the same as in August and September. These were Oregon’s lowest unemployment rates since comparable...
Riverside High School Collecting Winter Coat Drive for Students
Riverside High School in Boardman is holding a coat drive now through Friday, Nov. 16 to help high school students stay warm this winter.
New...
Health Officials to Smokers: Make Nov. 15 Day 1 of Tobacco-Free Life
Health partners throughout Umatilla County are encouraging tobacco users to commit or recommit to healthy, tobacco-free lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding Stolen Horse Trailer, Saddles, Tools
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in locating property stolen from a residence in the Pilot Rock area.
On Nov. 4, suspects stole...
Boardman Council to Discuss City’s Broadband Needs at Work Session
The Boardman City Council hold a workshop session on Tuesday, Nov. 20 to discuss the city’s broadband needs.
The council will meet a broadband consultant...
Lamb Weston To Hold Hiring Event at Hermiston WorkSource Today
Lamb Weston will hold a hiring event for the Hermiston plant today, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hermiston WorkSource.
The plant...
Community Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner Moves to Hermiston High
Community Fellowship Dinner Hermiston will be serving a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hermiston High School commons....
Poor Weather Delays ODOT’s Completion of Work on Highway 11
Due to poor weather conditions earlier this month, the Oregon Department of Transportation says the work on Highway 11 will continue to impact motorists...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted a recap on Facebook of their activities over the weekend. Here’s a rundown of what kept them busy:
Took...
Irrigon Library Friends Selling Fudge
Friends of the Irrigon Library are holding a fudge sale, with orders to be delivered the week of Nov. 26.
Prices are $10 a pound...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Nov. 15
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Most Small-Town Candidates Were Assured Victory Simply by Filing
People are often encouraged to get involved in their community in one fashion or another. Many choose to belong to service clubs or volunteer...
River Operators Increase Flows to Welcome Returning Chum Salmon
Sometimes being underwater is a good thing, especially for Columbia River salmon nests, called redds. This fall, federal agencies are increasing Columbia River flows...
Hermiston Chamber to Hold Networking Event on Wednesday
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 14 celebrating the merging of Universal Realty and KD & Associates...
Boardman City Council Approves Liquor License for Ordnance Cider
The Boardman City Council approved a new liquor license for Ordnance Cider, LLC. Owner Craig Coleman currently holds a liquor license in Boardman for...
Despite Analysts’ Expectations, Gasoline Prices Down from Week Ago
Lower crude oil prices, declining demand for gasoline and falling wholesale gas prices are putting downward pressure on pump prices. For the week, the...
