Pendleton Launches Campaign to Bring Awareness of Flooding Dangers
The city of Pendleton is launching a flood awareness campaign to help residents prepare for any flood-related events.
“Planning for any type of emergency event is...
Woman in Jail After Allegedly Setting Barn on Fire with Propane & Torch
A woman is facing a first-degree arson charge after she allegedly set fire to a barn in Milton-Freewater using propane and a hand-held torch.
Just...
Umatilla Store Heavily Damaged After Pick-Up Truck Crashes Into It
A driver was injured Monday evening after crashing into the Dollar General store in Umatilla. The store suffered extensive damage.
Just before 7 p.m., Umatilla...
DNA Leads Hermiston Police to Make Arrest in October Rape Case
Hermiston police have arrested a 20-year-old man for rape after DNA evidence connected him to the crime from months earlier.
The arrest of Andre Davin...
Hermiston Approves Most New Housing Permits in 16 Years
The Hermiston Building Department approved permits for 210 new housing units in 2022, setting a new high mark in the city’s recent efforts to...
Water, Sewer Rates for Hermiston Residents to Increase in March
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved a water and sewer rate increase that takes effect on March 1.
The council changed its automatic rate...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Oncoming Motorist on Interstate 84
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 84 Sunday afternoon.
Around 4:37 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian...
Umatilla School District Celebrates Opening of Think Big Space
The Umatilla School District celebrated the grand opening of the new AWS Think Big Space at Umatilla High School in Umatilla on Saturday.
The new...
Lions Club Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Community
The Hermiston Lions Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary as it continues its focus on students, education, and the serving others.
“It is with great...
‘Gem’ Known as Hermiston Recently Featured in Business View Magazine
“A gem within a state renowned for its natural beauty.”
That’s how the city of Hermiston is described in a recent feature in Business View...
Me and My Prince Ball to Return in 2023; Sponsorships Available
Preparations are in the works for the 16th Me and My Prince Ball that will be held May 20, 2023, at the Eastern Oregon...
OSP Leading Investigation Into Officer Involved Shooting in Boardman
A traffic stop in Boardman on Wednesday led to an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS), but no injuries were reported.
According to the Oregon State Police,...
Judge Allows Gun Sales Without Completed Background Checks
By Ben Botkin
A Harney County Circuit Court decision allows Oregonians to continue to buy firearms before completing a background check.
Harney County Judge Robert Raschio...
Umatilla City Council President Sues Fire District Over 2020 Injury
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
3 Die in Head-On Collision
Three Heppner residents died in a head-on collision on Highway 74.
The Oregon State Police responded to a report of a crash around 5:16 p.m....
Looking Back at the Year That Was
The past 12 months were filled with attention-grabbing headlines ranging from highway pileups, the Shearer's explosion, new construction projects, acts of kindess and generosity,...
Morrow County Clerk Certifies Election Recalling Doherty, Lindsay
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
Housing Crisis Will Be Oregon Legislature’s Top Priority in 2023
By Julia Shumway
Housing will remain a top focus when the Oregon Legislature returns to work in January, a top Democratic lawmaker tells the Oregon...
Animals Rescued During Fire on Bensel Road Early Wednesday
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out early Wednesday morning on Bensel Road.
At 4:18 a.m. this morning, Umatilla County Fire District #1...
Oregon Agrees to a Record $1.4 Billion in Public Health Settlements
By Ben Botkin
Oregon will receive an estimated $701.5 million to fight opioid addiction from settlements with companies that distributed, produced or sold the addictive...
