Hermiston Man Arrested in Elgin, Faces Attempted Murder Charge
A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with attempted murder following Sunday’s pursuit in Union County where shots were exchanged between the...
Heatwave Results in 14 Suspected Deaths; 1 in Umatilla County
By Lynne Terry and Alex Baumhardt
The weeklong heatwave in Oregon ended on Monday with 14 suspected deaths and dozens of complaints about companies not...
Hermiston Parks Department Hiring
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is looking to fill a part-time permanent position, as well as the need for seasonal sports officials.
The permanent...
I-84 Closed Near Pendleton Until 11 A.M.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 are closed near Pendleton while crews help move westbound trucks off the the Cabbage Hill area.
The Oregon Department of...
Fire Burns Several Acres Near Umatilla
Investigators are looking into the cause of a brush fire that burned at least a couple of acres off Southshore Drive west of Umatilla.
The Umatilla...
School Superintendent Under Consideration for Statewide Board
Hermiston School District Superintendent Mooney received notification that she is a candidate to serve on a statewide board or commission under Gov. Kate Brown.
On...
OSP Seeks Help Identifying Poacher
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help in locating whoever was responsible for unlawful wounding a buck...
GSHCS Celebrates National Patient Safety Week
At Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS), patient safety is something that is taken very seriously. In fact, GSHCS regularly measures clinical outcomes for...
Columbia Development Authority to Meet Via Zoom on Jan. 24
The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
An agenda will be posted prior to the CDA...
Public Can Meet Sandstone Principal Finalists
The Hermiston School District will hold a “meet & greet” session next week with the final candidates for the Sandstone Middle School principal position.
The...
Senate Confirms Chuck Sams as National Parks Service Director
The United States Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Chuck Sams as National Park Service Director after U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., went to the Senate floor...
Oct. 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 newly-confirmed coronavirus cases - down two from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 3,158.
There are...
There’s Still Time to Donate Bicycles for Less Fortunate Children
Tom Denchel Auto Group and Made to Thrive have extended the deadline for donating bicycles to less fortunate children in the community, and they’re...
Credits Inc. Seeks Bilingual Collection Specialist
Credits Inc., in Hermiston is seeking a bilingual Collection Specialist dedicated to providing top recovery in an ethical and friendly work environment.
This position will...
Anthony Lakes Offers Free Skiing, Snowboarding Program for Youths
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is offering a free program to fifth grade and sixth grade students to encourage more youths to try skiing and...
Hermiston Mayor Mulling Run to Fill Bill Hansell’s Senate Seat
Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann is considering adding his name to the slate of candidates seeking Bill Hansell’s seat in the Oregon Senate.
“I am exploring...
Murder Trail of Caleb Beehler Gets Under Way Today in Heppner
The murder trial for Caleb Marion Beehler, 41, of Irrigon, begins Monday, Feb. 12, at the Morrow County Courthouse, Heppner.
Beehler has pleaded not guilty...
Boardman Clinic Closes Temporarily After Employee Contracts COVID-19
Columbia River Health Clinic in Boardman has temporarily closed the doors for face-to-face services after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
While staff testing, sanitation...
House Passes Oregon CHIPS Act to Fund Semiconductor Industry
By Julia Shumway
Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Clackamas, keeps a ceramic winged pig on her desk in the Oregon House.
Bynum collects pigs with wings, she explained...
Two Rivers Prison Reports Inmate Death
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate died unexpectedly Monday morning at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla.
As with all unanticipated deaths in...
