Pendleton OSP Lieutenant Honored for Heroism
An Oregon State Police (OSP) lieutenant from Pendleton was presented Tuesday with the Department's Holly V. Holcomb Award in recognition of his professional response...
Port of Morrow Bridge Project Nearly Complete
The Lewis and Clark Drive bridge project at the Port of Morrow is nearly complete, according to Port General Manager Gary Neal.
The bridge and...
Sheriff's K-9 Deputy, Yosh, Passes Away
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office had a death in family on Tuesday.
Yosh, the 9-year-old German shepherd who helped located and capture murder suspect Lukah...
Sneak Preview of County Fair, Rodeo
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce members and their guests were treated to a sneak preview of the upcoming Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo...
ODOT Worker Killed Near Echo
Oregon State Police (OSP) is investigating the death of an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employee at a work site Tuesday afternoon near Echo.
Donald...
Skeletal Remains Found Near Weston Identified
The State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the skeletal remains found off Lincton Mountain Road near Weston earlier this month.
Using dental records, the State...
District Announces School Registration Dates
Student registration for the 2014-15 school year opens soon for the Hermiston School District.
Parents or guardians enrolling new students to the district are encouraged...
OSP Sergeant Honored for Saving U.C. Woman
An Oregon State Police (OSP) sergeant from the Springfield Area Command office was presented last week with the Department's "Harold R. Berg Lifesaving Award"...
OMG! There's a Cinnabon in Stanfield!
The Pilot Truck Stop in Stanfield is a little bit sweeter these days thanks to the opening of a Cinnabon stand in its main...
Truck Fire Shuts Down I-84 Westbound Lanes
Firefighters are working a fully engulfed commercial truck fire along the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 near milepost 198 west of Pendleton. The westbound...
Area Guardsman Helps Fight Oregon Wildfires
Members of the Oregon National Guard are assisting efforts to contain the wildfires burning in much of Central Oregon.
Among those on the scene near...
Walden Issues Statement on Vic Atiyeh's Passing
Former Oregon Gov. Vic Atiyeh died Sunday night at the age of 91.
Atiyeh served as the state’s 32nd governor from 1979 to 1987. He...
Health Foundation to Unveil Honor Tree Program
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is inviting the public to attend the opening ceremonies of its Honor Tree Program.
The ceremonies will be held at...
Hermiston Man Sentenced for Sex Crimes
A Hermiston man was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes against a child.
Umatilla County Circuit Court...
Where Have All the Volunteers Gone?
Lack of Volunteers Puts Local Events in Jeopardy
The Festival of Lights. Umatilla Landing Days. The Stanfield 4th of July Celebration.
Three very different events in...
Spaces Available for Dog Training Workshop
Bird hunting season is just around the corner. Are you and your dog ready?
Some spaces are still open in Oregon Department of Fish &...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Transient Room Taxes, But Were Afraid To...
Every time someone checks into a motel room in Hermiston, they fork over a little extra in the form of a transient room tax....
City Council Approves Pair of Liquor Licenses
The Hermiston City Council approved two liquor license applications this week.
During its Monday meeting, the council approved liquor licenses for Mercado Latino, 1150 W....
Hansell Pays Visit to Hermiston City Council
Oregon State Sen. Bill Hansell dropped by Hermiston this week to give the city council a brief recap of the short legislative session earlier...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Vacant Council Seat
The Hermiston City Council has an empty seat on the council and is looking for someone to fill it.
The city is seeking letters of...
