Tuesday Forum to Focus on Crowded Schools
The Hermiston School District will hold a community forum on Tuesday to discuss district facilities and student growth challenges.
The meeting is at 5 p.m....
Hospital to host Great American Smokeout on Nov. 19
According to recent statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 18 percent of adults ages 18 and older currently...
PGG to Divest Grain Division Assets
Pendleton Grain Growers (PGG) will explore options for putting its grain business assets under the control of a third party prior to the 2016-2017...
Information Sought on Suspect in Assault
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is seeking any witnesses or information that occurred Wednesday morning near Yoakum Road on Interstate 84.
According the sheriff’s office,...
HHS Boys Soccer to Host Playoff Match Saturday
The Hermiston High School boys soccer team will play Woodburn in a playoff match at Kennison Field on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Game time is 2:30...
Man Jailed after Causing Collision with OSP
An Oregon man is in custody after colliding with an Oregon State Police trooper from the Hermiston area during a high-speed chase on Wednesday.
According...
OSP Seek Stolen Pick-Up, Suspect
The Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a pick-up truck believed to be stolen by a driver who eluded...
Umatilla, Tribes to Tackle Old Town Overgrowth
Tucked away behind a locked gate, plants and animals have taken over the Umatilla Village/Old Town Site.
The city of Umatilla and the Confederated Tribes...
Umatilla Voters Approve Fire Bond
Umatilla firefighters should have new equipment, voters decided Tuesday.
The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District’s proposed bond squeezed past a 3-percent margin in the unofficial...
Umatilla Zoning Ordinance Finally Approved
After more than a year of work, the city of Umatilla has a new zoning ordinance.
A 136-page agenda greeted attendees of the Umatilla City...
Parks Department Collecting Canned Food
The city of Hermiston is holding a canned food drive this month.
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall will have a drop...
Umatilla Student 'Doing Well' After Being Hit by Car
A Clara Brownell Middle School student was struck by a vehicle today, but did not suffer any serious injuries and is home after being...
Bill Would Improves Columbia Gorge Roads, Bridges
The U.S. House on Tuesday passed a bipartisan proposal to help improve roads and bridges in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
The bill...
Downward Trend in Gas Prices Ends
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has increased slightly for the last three days, ending a 22-day streak of declining prices.
Oregon’s average...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Committee Seats
The city of Hermiston is looking for residents interested in serving on a couple of its committees.
There are three vacancies on the city’s budget...
School Superintendent Seeks Community Input
The superintendent of Hermiston schools wants the community to let him know how he’s doing.
Hermiston School Superintendent Dr. Fred Maiocco is asking members of...
HHS to Host Soccer, Football Playoff Games
The Hermiston High School boys soccer team will match up against Crescent Valley in a playoff game at Kennison Field on Tuesday, Nov. 3....
BMCC Students Donate 1,580 Pounds of Potatos
Through a partnership with the Oregon State University Experiment Station, Blue Mountain Community College agriculture students gained an educational experience as well as helped...
November is Fall Clean-Up Month in Boardman
November is Fall Clean-Up Month and the city of Boardman is making it easier for residents to tidy up their yards.
Boardman City Hall will...
McNary Navigation Lock to Close for Inspection
McNary Dam's navigation lock will be temporarily out of service On Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow inspection and...