Truck Thief Suspect Avoids Capture After Leading Police on Chase
The Oregon State Police is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who led law enforcement on a chase – both in...
Police Looking for Pair Who Tried to Steal Shopping Cart Full of Goods
The Hermiston Police Department is searching for a man and woman who walked out of Walmart recently with a shopping cart full of merchandise...
Jobs Plentiful, Candidates Scarce
A good economy means low unemployment and low unemployment means unfilled jobs and that translates to headaches for recruiters and business owners in Mission,...
Progress Being Made in Wildfires, Haze to Stick Around a While
The Oregon Fire Marshal said good progress has made on the fires in South Gilliam County.
The weather has been cooler with some associated precipitation,...
Morrow County Seeks Public Input on Loop Transportation System
Morrow County Transportation will hold two open houses for gathering information and ideas for growing The Loop public transportation system.
The first event is this...
Smoky Haze to Remain Over Eastern Oregon for Several More Days
The hazy smoke that has settled over the Lower Columbia Basin will remain for the next several days as crews continue to battle the...
Echo School District Celebrates New School Addition with Ribbon Cutting
When the Echo School District received a $4 million grant from the Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching Program in January 2016 and then passed...
Narcotics Team Serves Warrant, Arrest Three on Drug-Related Charges
Three people face are in jail facing drug charges following a drug bust on Wednesday in Hermiston.
On Aug. 15 around 10 a.m., members of...
Chamber Travel Club to Share Information About 2019 Trips
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Travel Club will hold a trio of informational meetings at the chamber on Thursday, Aug. 23 for the exciting...
Highway Worker from Kennewick Killed in Accident Near Athena
A highway worker was killed Tuesday evening when she was hit by a vehicle on Highway 11 near Athena.
According to the Oregon State Police,...
BMCC Receives Scholarship Funding for Data Center Tech Program
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) today received funding from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to be used to fund scholarships for 13 students in the...
Boardman Plans Community Night Out on Aug. 29 at Boardman City Park
Boardman area residents are invited to come out and meet their local first responders during Community Night Out on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Boardman...
New Fishing Pond Opens in Central Oregon for Kids, Disabled Anglers
Metolius Pond, a new fishing pond for kids and disabled anglers on the grounds of the old Metolius Hatchery, is now open for fishing.
The...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Letter: County Fair Grand Marshals Thank Community for the Honor
To the editor:
Sherri and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful people of Umatilla County during our time serving as...
Hermiston Altrusa Provides ‘Little Free Library’ Kits to Echo Kiwanis Club
Since 2009 the Little Free Library has been encouraging book access with book exchange stations. Today, readers of all ages leave a book and...
Deadline Looms for Permits for Controlled Sage-Grouse Hunts
August 20 is the deadline to apply for the limited number of permits for controlled sage-grouse hunts in Eastern Oregon. Results will be available Aug. 31...
Hermiston Seeks Public Input on Long-Range Plans for EOTEC
The city of Hermiston is looking for community input in developing a long-range strategic plan for the continued development of the Eastern Oregon Trade...
Hermiston City Council Has Busy Agenda for Monday’s Meeting
The Hermiston City Council on Aug. 13 will look at changes to its noise ordinance, consider allowing accessory dwelling units within the city, as well...
Boardman City Council Gives Initial OK to Port’s Rezone Request
The Boardman City Council held a hearing on August 7, 2018 to take comments regarding a Port of Morrow request for a zone change.
The...
