Woman Loses Life in Highway 395 Crash
A Kennewick woman lost her life on Friday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 395.
The Oregon State Police responded to a report of an...
Highway 395 Work Schedule for This Week
Construction activities will continue this week and through the spring and early summer months in Hermiston on U.S. 395 for the Oregon Department of...
Good Shepherd's Burke Named 'CEO to Know'
Dennis Burke, president and CEO of Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS), has been named one of the CEOs to Know by Becker’s Hospital...
As Farming Season Nears, Beware of Rural Crime
With the farming season upon us again, the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is reminding rural citizens that crime is not confined to the cities...
HHS Adding Modular Classrooms Over Spring Break
Hermiston School District will set three, two-classroom modular buildings at Hermiston High School over spring break, in March, to accommodate student growth needs.
In an...
Eat Your Veggies – They Probably Came from Oregon
Once again, statistics show that Oregon is among the nation’s leaders in the production of several types of vegetable crops, whether they are grown...
Tamástslikt Announces ArtWORKz Winners
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute announced the winners of the juried competition in ArtWORKz 2015, the fifth annual junior art show and competition.
Grand Prizes, Awards of...
Governor Taps Smith to Help Out Small Businesses
Gov. Kate Brown has announced the appointment of State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) to the Small Business Advisory Cabinet.
The cabinet is responsible for developing...
Tickets on Sale for Umatilla's DSA Banquet
Tickets are now on sale for the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center annual Distinguished Citizen Award banquet on March 5.
The event takes...
Chief Gives Update on Year-Old Murder Case
It’s been nearly a year since Alonso G. Madrigal was shot and killed in Hermiston, but Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston said he there...
COPS ON FILM
Hermiston Police Chief Extolls Virtues of Body Cameras
When it comes to body cameras for his officers, Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston is all for...
Library District Committee to Meet Feb. 18
The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The meeting will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the...
2 Selected to Represent UEC In Washington, D.C.
Katelyn Bass, a junior at Ione Community School and Lauren Santoyo, a junior at Hermiston High School, were selected to represent Umatilla Electric Cooperative...
Wildhorse Announces Grant Recipients
The Wildhorse Foundation, a community benefit fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to support organizations in Northeastern Oregon...
Hermiston High School Happenings
Time to catch up with events and activities at Hermiston High School! Here's a roundup of the past week and a look at upcoming...
Wyden in Pendleton, Boardman Today
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold town halls in Umatilla and Morrow counties today.
At the Umatilla County town hall, Wyden will meet Pendleton High...
Highway 395 Work Gets Under Way This Week
Construction activities get under way today in Hermiston on Highway 395, part of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million highway improvement project.
Motorists and...
Little League Signups Set for Feb. 24
Hermiston Little League will hold signups on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The signups are for baseball and softball players ages 5...
Identifying Cattle a Unique Experience
The question is, “who does this cow belong to?” The answer can be simplified if cattle owners take steps over the next several months...
Scammers Targeting UEC Customers
The Hermiston Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam circulating in the area.
According to HPD officer Erica Sandoval, Umatilla Electric...
