Umatilla County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director
Umatilla County Historical Society, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has recently hired a new executive director.
The Umatilla County Historical Society and Heritage Station Museum...
CTUIR Receoves $2 Million in Federal Funds for Salmon Hatcheries
On July 25 the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) received word from the U.S. departments of Commerce and Interior that it...
Swim Camp for People with Disabilities Coming to Hermiston
Hermiston Parks & Recreation, Hermiston Kiwanis Club and Arc of Umatilla County will host an iCan Swim program for children and adults with disabilities...
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued an exessive heat warning for the region.
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on...
Project Along Umatilla River in Pendleton Gets $250,000 Grant
The Pendleton Development Commission approved a grant to knock down and redevelop two houses along the Umatilla River as part of an effort to...
Kotek Appoints CTUIR Employee to State Advisory Committee
Gov. Tina Kotek recently appointed a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) employee to a committee devoted to advancing regional community and...
Safety Concerns Lead to New Route for Umatilla County Fair Parade
To avoid disappointment, people are reminded that the Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade is rolling into 2024 with a new route.
The event is Saturday,...
First 2024 Case of West Nile Virus Detected in Morrow County
West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in mosquitoes at a testing site in Morrow County, according to Oregon public...
Wildfires Causing Smoky, Unhealthy Conditions in Much of Oregon
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Wildfires burning across much of the western U.S. and Canada are causing smoke to stretch across parts of central, eastern...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced the arrival of Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, to the Good Shepherd Orthopedics...
CTUIR Wraps Up Its Successful First Tri-City Water Follies Sponsorship
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) on July 28 capped off a successful initial sponsorship of the Tri-City Water Follies by...
JB Brick Company Set to Celebrate Five Years in Business Aug. 1-3
JB Brick Company will hold a three-day event celebrating five years in business on Aug. 1-3.
An open house is scheduled for noon to 6...
Oregon Health Authority Installs More Than 100 Water Filters in LUBGWMA
The Oregon Health Authority and community-based organizations installed more than a hundred water filtration systems at residential households in the Lower Umatilla Basin Ground...
Community Foundation Awards More Than $100K in Grant Funds for 2024
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has awarded grants to 14 local community organizations totaling more than $100,000.
The funds support projects that will have...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 21: Elias Ramirez Ramirez, 25, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Pendleton Mayor John Turner Honored with Leadership Award
The Oregon Mayor’s Association (OMA) has recognized Pendleton Mayor John Turner with the Mayors Leadership Award for 2024.
“I was surprised and very pleased to...
CTUIR Co-Sponsoring This Weekend’s Tri-City Water Follies
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is helping sponsor the 2024 Tri-City Water Follies being held July 26-28 in Kennewick and...
City of Hermiston Receives $665,000 as Part of Federal Funding Bill
Hermiston is one of dozens of Oregon municipalities to receive federal funding for investments to strengthen forest health and wildfire resiliency, protect public lands and the...
Study: Oregon Tops Country in Share of People Retaining Medicaid
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon, known nationally for its innovative approach to Medicaid, has kept more people than any other state on the free...
CPR/AED, First Aid Combo Classes Offered Aug. 16 by Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Aug. 16.
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
