Death Row Inmate Dies of Natural Causes
A death row inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution has died of natural causes.
Inmate Mark Allen Pinnell, 67, died of natural causes at approximately...
Umatilla Kids Shop with a Cop
Sweaters, gloves, basketballs, stuffed animals and video games filled shopping carts on Wednesday as 10 Umatilla students shopped alongside Umatilla police officers during the...
Desert View Named 'Model Learning Community'
Desert View Elementary School was recently recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community for its sustained success in raising student achievement by Solution Tree.
The...
Hermiston Seeks Applicants for Branding Committee
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to join its temporary Hermiston’s Future Branding Committee.
The Hermiston’s Future Branding Committee is a partnership with the...
School Cooks Cooking Up 'Delicious Nutrition'
Today and tomorrow, school cooks from around the region – including Umatilla - are learning new recipes that they can take back to their...
Local Dr. Offers Advanced Varicose Vein Procedure
A new minimally invasive procedure for treating a serious medical condition known as venous reflux disease – (also known as varicose veins) is being...
Public to Get Updated on EOTEC on Wednesday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Hermiston...
Library District Names New Board Member
The Umatilla County Special Library District has selected Heidi Anderson to fill its vacant board position.
Anderson, who resides in Pilot Rock, is the director...
Man Reported Missing Found Dead Near Pendleton
An elderly man who was reported missing last week was found dead on Interstate 84 near Pendleton on Tuesday.
Troopers from the Oregon State Police,...
Hermiston Chamber Seeks DSA Nominations
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s 46th Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards is set for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 and the selection committee is seeking nominations...
OSP Seeks Help Identifying Elk Poachers
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help in locating the persons responsible for the unlawful taking of...
E. Oregon Ranchers Honored for Conservation Efforts
Two Eastern Oregon ranchers were honored with the the 2015 Riley Freeman Award for their conservation efforts during the Oregon Cattlemen Association conference last...
Terrorism Suspects Remain at Large 10 Years Later
On Dec. 7, 2005, FBI agents and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Virginia, and New York initiated...
Wildhorse Hosting Star Wars Coat Drive
Wildhorse Resort & Casino is hosting a coat drive to benefit Department of Children and Family Services at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla...
Bikers Brave Rain to Brighten Childrens' Christmas
While jingle bells typically ring in the Christmas season, the rumbling of motorcycle engines also means Christmas is on its way, thanks to the...
Hermiston Man Charged with Animal Neglect
A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of animal neglect after officers found 14 cats in his home, three of whom were...
Good Shepherd Announces New Lab Manager
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) recently appointed Martha Tibbs as manager of Laboratory Services. A Pacific Northwest native, Tibbs returned home in 2013...
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-84
A Philomath man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near Boadman on Friday.
Keith O. Carney, 34, was found dead inside...
Girl Scouts Help Out Umatilla Fire Department
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Troop 50117 are lending a hand to the Umatilla Fire Deparment fill food baskets for families in...
Sheriff’s Office to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up with other agencies around the state for the Christmas and New Year season in an...
