Dispute Leads to Shooting at Stanfield Party
Police are investigating an incident in which two people were shot during a party in Stanfield early Saturday morning.
According to the Stanfield Police Department,...
Petroleum Shop Explodes in La Grande
Law enforcement are investigating the cause of an Thursday morning explosion at a petroleum shop in La Grande.
Just before 11:30 a.m., multiple agencies responded...
Handle Eggs Safely This Easter Season
Eggs are a potentially hazardous food, but there is no reason consumers can’t enjoy them safely this Easter holiday season. Like other perishable food...
Groundbreaking Set for New Senior Center
The city of Hermiston has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Harkenrider Center, which will be the new home of the Hermiston senior center.
The...
Spring Chinook Season Reopens on Lower Columbia
Recreational anglers will get an additional nine days of spring Chinook fishing on the lower Columbia River under rules adopted on Wednesday by fishery...
Good Shepherd Announces 24/7 Virtual Clinic
Today, Good Shepherd Health Care System, which serves Umatilla and Morrow counties, announced it has opened Good Shepherd Virtual Care Clinic, a new virtual...
Injured Bald Eagle Found Near Hood River
An injured bald eagle is in a Eastern Oregon rehab clinic after it was found injured on Tuesday by a Hood River resident.
The Oregon...
Vendor Accused of Misleading Hermiston Businesses
A formal complaint against a Midwest vendor has been filed with the Oregon Department of Justice alleging the company is misrepresenting itself as being...
Deadline Looms for Professional Assistant Nominees
Comedian Susan Rice will be the entertainer at this year’s Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon hosted by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce.
The event will take...
Grant Aims to Improve Oral Health of E. Oregon Kids
The Intermountain Education Service District recently received a $70,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to continue to improve the oral health of children...
UEC to Send Out Refunds During April
Umatilla Electric Cooperative members who received power in 2015 will receive a Capital Credits refund in April.
At this time, UEC’s Board of Directors has...
Gas Prices Reach Highest Point of the Year
The national and Oregon averages for a gallon of gasoline are both at their highest prices of the year so far and will keep...
Chamber to Host Meeting on Italian Trip Offer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is looking for travelers who want to get a taste of Italy.
The chamber is now booking a nine-day adventure...
HHS Still Hoping to Play Washington State Teams
The clock is ticking on a decision that would allow Hermiston High School to join the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and compete against...
Hermiston to Discuss Conference Center, Chamber
The Hermiston City Council will consider turning over the operations of the Hermiston Conference Center to the city's Parks and Recreation Department at tonight's...
Trout, $50 Reward Tags Await Willow Creek Anglers
In April and May the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be releasing a total of 1,500 trophy-sized trout into Willow Creek Reservoir...
Armand Larive Receives $3,555 Grant
Armand Larive Middle School was awarded the Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in the amount of $3,555.
OSU Extension Center and Armand Larive Middle...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections inmate died unexpectedly Friday morning of apparent natural causes at a Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla.
As with all...
Good Shepherd Offers Healthy Friday Event
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Fridays event today.
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., participants, at no charge, can have their blood...
Libraries Forgiving Fines During Library Week
The 12 public libraries in Umatilla County will be celebrating National Library Week, April 9-15, with two very special opportunities for their patrons. As...
