Area Students Earn EOU Honors
Anthony and Brian Eisenbarth, Mary Hawman Receive Academic Awards
From musicians to mathematicians, educators to economists, artists to athletes, Eastern Oregon University presented a total...
Grand Opening Set for Port of Morrow Warehousing
The public is invited to the grand opening of the Port of Morrow Warehousing at noon on Wednesday, July 8.
The event will include a...
Hermiston Library to Offer Medicare Assistance
Need help with Medicare? Drop by the Hermiston Public Library on Tuesday, July 7 and have your questions answered by trained volunteers.
From 3 to...
Hermiston Serves Up a Smashing Fourth
Fourth of July in Hermiston got off to a slow, simmering start before heating up with a sizzling fireworks display that capped off a...
High Temperatures Stressing Fish
Summer conditions have come early to Oregon, and in many places fish like trout, salmon, steelhead and sturgeon are struggling with low water levels...
Boardman Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Alcohol consumption is being considered a factor in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning that took the life of a Boardman man.
Oregon State Police troopers...
Gas Prices Holding Steady for July 4th Weekend
Despite climbing gas prices over the last several months, drivers will enjoy the lowest gas prices in at least five years for the Fourth...
Water Concerns Prompt Closure of Chinook Seasons
Low and warm river water, and waning angler participation, has prompted ODFW fish biologists to announce the closure of the Chinook salmon season on...
Umatilla County Fair Board to Meet on July 8
The Umatilla County Fair Board will meet on Wednesday, July 8.
The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W....
Columbia Salmon Seasons Extended to July 31
Recreational anglers will have more time to reel in a summer Chinook or sockeye salmon, thanks to improved forecasts for both runs returning to...
School District Upgrading Internet Connection
Hermiston School District announced that it will upgrade its internet connection next Monday in order to provide the district with the capacity of up...
Health Officials: Take Precaution Against West Nile
With the warmer than average temperatures, Umatilla County Health officials are warning the public of potentially increased West Nile virus activity in the region.
Currently...
High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrests
Two people are in jail this morning after a high-speed chase in Umatilla County Tuesday afternoon.
The incident began at approximately 12:40 p.m. when an...
Hermiston Now Offering Taxi Options
Hermiston residents who use the city’s subsidized taxi ticket program will gain a new option in July.
Umatilla Cab Company will begin accepting “City Taxi...
Latino Business Network to Meet on July 8
The Latino Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at the Hermiston Conference Center.
Charlene Scott and Amber Skinner, representatives of...
Hermiston Relay for Life Raises More than $50,000
Heat may have cut Hermiston’s Relay for Life short this weekend, but it didn’t dampen the spirit.
“Even though we had the heat, I still...
Crowds Sizzle During Umatilla Landing Days
Heat hampered some of the spirits at Umatilla Landing Days this weekend, but the high temperatures didn’t keep the crowds away completely.
Umatilla Chamber Director...
Girl Scouts Donate Cookies to Foster Children
Five high school-aged members of Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Troop 51444 of Hermiston brightened the lives of local foster children with...
Man Faces Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Charges
A Tennessee man is in jail after his arrest Saturday morning near Arlington on kidnapping and sexual assault charges.
Early Saturday morning, around 6:12 a.m.,...
Hermiston Cooling Station Open on Weekends
The Hermiston Cooling Station is open during weekends to provide anyone relief from the heat.
The station is located at 224 E. Main St., in...
