Sleepy Burglar Faces Multiple Charges
An Irrigon man was arrested Monday after he was found sleeping in a car parked in the garage of a home he was allegedly...
Poster Contest Inspires Creativity in M.C. Students
Why BMCC?
That’s the question Blue Mountain Community College asked students in Morrow County who participated in a poster contest to show why students choose...
Opinion: Ban Internet Taxes for Good
It is difficult to overstate how the Internet has permeated American life over the last several years. For starters, it provides a platform for...
Umatilla County Fair Board to Meet on Feb 18
The Umatilla County Fair Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Stafford Hansel Government Center, 915...
Safeguard Yourself Against Scam Phone Calls
Recently, the Oregon State Police has taken reports from people who have been scammed out of money by people posing as law enforcement officers...
Saying 'Thanks' with Style
Stanfield Salon Gives Free Haircuts to Senior Clients
The Main Stylin’ Nook in Stanfield wanted to say a big ‘thank you’ to its senior clientele...
Bill Would Give Boost to Rural Ambulance Service
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has re-introduced legislation to preserve emergency care in rural Oregon by ensuring that rural...
Umatilla, Port Settle Zoning Dispute
The city of Umatilla and Port of Umatilla have agreed to withdraw from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) over a zoning...
Council Begins Annexation Process
The Hermiston City Council began annexation of a piece of property on N.E. Second Street Monday night.
The annexation request came from Clyde Nobles, who...
District Facilities Give Big Boost to Economy
A new report shows that the Hermiston School District generated over $7.3 million in economic impact to Umatilla County, leading to 78 jobs, as...
Wallowa Lake Project in Line for Federal Funds
Tucked in the far corner of Northeast Oregon, a project to protect a chunk of one of the most iconic landscapes in the West...
Emotions Run High in Pet Rescue Debate
Few things can get people’s emotions running as high as the subject of pets. That was certainly the case Monday night as the Hermiston...
Wyden Applauds Moves to Benefit Local Wineries
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday that he is very encouraged by two developments that could benefit the wine industry in Northeastern...
Council to Hear Report on Pet Rescue
The Hermiston City Council will hear a report tonight on Pet Rescue, following complaints from people concerned about the animals sheltered in the facitlity.
Hermiston...
Burns Leaves Legacy of Economic Development
Joe Burns, the man as responsible as anyone for the growth of Hermiston in the past 30-40 years, passed away on Thursday at the...
Exceeding All Expectations
Irrigon Woman Finds Success Despite Disability
Vivian McEachran has battled low expectations her entire life. As a child, she was told she would never have...
Suspect Faces Identity Theft Charge
Law enforcement officials arrested a man early Sunday morning in Hermiston on identity theft, forgery and other charges.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with help...
Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 16 in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6...
BMCC Seeks to Fill 2 Board Positions
Blue Mountain Community College is seeking to fill two vacant positions on its Board of Education for Zones 2 and 5.
The vacancy comes following...
OSP Recruiting New Troopers
The Oregon State Police is recruiting new troopers and is offering entry-level testing in March.
The OSP is preparing to hire recruit troopers in 2015...
