BLM to Hold Pair of Public Meetings on Sage-Grouse Amendments
As the next step in aligning federal habitat conservation efforts with state wildlife management plans, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold two...
County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect in Hermiston Motel Robbery
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of robbing the Comfort Inn & Suites in Hermiston...
Boardman Planning Commission Cancels Meeting Set for June 20
The Boardman Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 has been canceled.
The commission was scheduled to hear a zoning change request for an...
Leave Young Wildlife in the Wild
Put it back. That’s the advice you’re likely to hear if you bring a young wild animal home to “take care of it” —...
Gas Prices Drop, But Still 50 Cents Higher Per Gallon Than Last Summer
Gas prices are ticking lower but still remain at least 50 cents a gallon more expensive than last summer in every state. For the...
Two Rivers Correctional Institution Reports Death of Inmate
Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla reported the death of an inmate on Sunday.
Anselmo Salinas, 85, died on June 10 at a local medical...
Boardman Council Candidate Filing Period Approaching
The Boardman Clerk’s Office reminds residents that the official candidate filing period for the Nov. 6, 2018 election is quickly approaching.
The city has three...
Hermiston Street Department to Apply Slurry Seal to Several Streets
A handful of streets around Hermiston will get a little extra TLC this summer with “Slurry Seal” projects as part of the city’s Street...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on June 21
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Altrusa International of Hermiston Installs New Officers
Altrusa International of Hermiston recently installed new officers to serve for the new Altrusa year.
The installation was held on May 31, 2018, at the...
Hermiston School District Cited for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Hermiston School District’s business department has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)...
Hermiston Parks Department Offering Free Summer Lunches for Youth
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will begin its free Summer Food Service lunch program tomorrow, June 13, for any child 18 years or...
Pendleton Teen to Pay $50,000 Fine for Poaching-Related Convictions
An 18-year-old Pendleton man was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to a slew...
Hermiston School District Providing Free Breakfast, Lunch in June
The Hermiston School District will be participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program from June 11-29. Meals will be provided at no cost,...
Mosquito Control District to Spray Along Highway 730 on Tuesday
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Tuesday, June...
Passenger Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident Sunday Near Weston
A 37-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle accident of Highway 204 near Weston.
The Oregon State Police responded to the accident...
Spring Chinook season extended on Umatilla River Through June 30
The spring Chinook season on the lower Umatilla River from the Highway 730 bridge to Threemile Dam has been extended through June 30 thanks...
Water Line Repairs to Impact Homes, Businesses Near 11th & Orchard
Water will be turned off to a number of homes and businesses in the area of S.W. 11th and Orchard and Highland Avenues for...
Ryan Bounds Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals Goes to Full Senate
The nomination of Hermiston native Ryan Bounds to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals got a boost today when the Senate Judiciary Committee...
Walden’s Bill to Improve Health Care for Oregon Veterans Becomes Law
Legislation introduced by Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) to improve care for Oregon veterans was signed into law on Wednesday.
President Trump today signed the VA...
