Law Enforcement Seeking Assault Suspect
Law enforcement officials are searching for a man allegedly involved in an assault Tuesday evening in Hermiston.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from...
Prices Keep Falling at the Gas Pump
Retail gas prices are tumbling as a result of plunging crude oil prices around the world.
The national average is at its lowest price since...
UEC Names Robert Echenrode as New GM
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Engineering Manager Robert Echenrode has been promoted to general manager and CEO of Umatilla Electric Cooperative. He will begin his new...
Scimmer Scam Catches Attention of ODA Inspectors
Add one more item for weights and measures inspectors with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to look for while examining motor fuel dispensers around...
Hermiston to Host Best of the West Hoops Tourney
The Hermiston School District will host the Best of the West basketball tournament this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23-24.
The tournament has 101 teams registered...
I-84 Speed Limit to Increase on March 1
Motorists traveling on some state highways in central and eastern Oregon will see a change next spring due to Oregon House Bill 3402.
The bill...
Library District Committee to Meet Jan. 26
The Umatilla County Special Library District's Ad Hoc Committee on Tax Distribution will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m.
The meeting will be...
Tickets on Sale for Hermiston DSA Banquet
ISU The Stratton Agency will present the 46th annual Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.
The...
Area Libraries Offering Job Search Assistance
Umatilla County residents looking for job search assistance can find useful resources through their local library.
A new job search engine is available through all...
Truckers Urged to Use Chain-Up Areas
Winter in Eastern Oregon typically means drivers of commercial trucks and other vehicles can expect to install tire chains at times.
At a minimum, vehicle...
ODFW Aims to Restore Bighorn Sheep in E. Oregon
Bighorn sheep capture and transplant operations this week in Eastern Oregon are continuing decades-long efforts to restore this rare native animal to its historic...
Walden to Visit Hermiston, Boardmanm This Week
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will make the rounds in Eastern Oregon this week, including visits to Boardman and Hermiston.
On Friday, Jan. 22,...
Hermiston Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The first federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. occurred in 1986. Thirty years later, a large gathering...
OSP Seeks Help in Poaching Case
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's assistance in locating whoever was responsible for the unlawful taking of...
ODOT Plans Traffic Signal Work This Week
Oregon Department of Transportation crews will be upgrading several traffic signals in Umatilla County to improve traffic flow and bring them into compliance with...
State Rep. Smith Receives Statewide Honors
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner was honored this week by two statewide organizations.
The first is from the Oregon Fairs Association (OFA), which supports Oregon’s 36 county...
ODFW Rolls Out New Fishing Regulations
Anglers this year may have noticed that Oregon’s fishing regulations for 2016 are in a new magazine format publication, which is not only more...
Morrow County School District Gets Major CTE Grant
The Morrow County School District is among those receiving large grants from the state this week.
The Oregon Department of Education announced the awarding of...
Oregon Has Biggest Gas Price Drop in Nation
Crude oil prices are at their lowest levels in 12 years and continue to put downward pressure on retail gas prices.
For the past week,...
Boardman Residents Can Have Trees Picked Up Free
Boardman residents who still haven't disposed of their Christmas tree are in luck - the Boardman Public Works Department will pick up your Christmas...
