Area Heatwave Begins Today
Area residents will be looking for ways to keep cool on this Fourth of July holiday as the National Weather Service is forecasting a...
Blue Mountain Community College Hires New VP of Instruction
Blue Mountain Community College has hired John Fields as the new vice president of instruction.
Fields, from Jacksonville, Fla., begins his new role on July...
State Ed Department Awards Large Grant to Umatilla School District
The Oregon Department of Education has awarded the Umatilla School District’s STEAM Academy a substantial grant under the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC)...
City of Hermiston Seeks Public Input on Mobile Vending Ordinance
The city of Hermiston is considering amending the mobile vending ordinance and is hoping to get input from the public.
The city is asking people...
Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers During Month of July
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will have several DUII/High Visibility Enforcement grant events during the month of July including:
Independence Day holiday – July...
Good Shepherd Dietitian Earns Certification as Diabetes Educator
People with diabetes need look no further than Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) for their nutritional education.
The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators...
ODOT Presenting Online Open House
Motorists who travel Interstates 84 or 82 in Eastern Oregon and would like to learn what safety enhancements the Oregon Department of Transportation is...
Irrigon Residents Encouraged to Get Rid of Old Cars – At No Cost
The city of Irrigon has a great suggestion for residents who want to get rid of unwanted vehicles at no cost – and you’ll...
West Nile Virus Detected in County
Umatilla County officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in three mosquito samples trapped in Umatilla County.
The mosquitoes were captured the week...
Walden Helps Secure $1 Million Federal Payment to Umatilla County
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) applauded $36.9 million in funding under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to support essential...
Umatilla’s Bob Lorence Named Administrator of the Year
The Oregon Small Schools Association has announced Bob Lorence as its 2018 Administrator of the Year.
Lorence is the principal of Umatilla High School, a...
Bees are Buzzing Again and Oregon Has Plan to Keep Them Healthy
National Pollinator Week (June 18-24) in Oregon was a huge success in 2018, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, with over 20 events...
Good Shepherd Hospital Offering Trio of Life-Saving Courses in July
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering three lifesaving technique classes in July. All are taught according to American Heart Association guidelines.
The CPR/AED Class...
Boardman Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident on Sunday
A Boardman man died Sunday from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 74.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded around...
ODOT Making Progress on Several Key Area Highway Projects
The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting progress on several key highway improvement projects in Eastern Oregon.
Eastern Oregon travelers are reminded to watch for...
Hermiston Council Clears Way for City to Receive Street Upgrade Funding
The Hermiston City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night approving an intergovernmental agreement with the state transportation department that will ultimately fund up...
Burglary Suspect in Custody
Hermiston Police Department officers arrested a Hermiston man on Thursday who is suspected of burglarizing a downtown business.
Hermiston police received a report on Tuesday...
Report of a Bomb Threat Forces Walmart to Evacuate Store on Friday
The Walmart store in Hermiston was evacuated for short time on Friday after a report of a bomb threat.
The Hermiston Police Department responded just...
2018 Proving to Be Big Year for EOT
Saturday was a big day in what has been a big year for Eastern Oregon Telecom.
To celebrate its new location, EOT held an open...
City of Boardman to Offer Garbage Vouchers During July Clean-Up Event
The city of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of July.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to residents...
