Umatilla County Jury Convicts Man of 2020 Murder in Hermiston
A Umatilla County jury has convicted a La Grande man for the 2020 slaying of a man in Hermiston.
The jury Thursday, April 13, found...
Hermiston FBLA Students Compete at State, Qualify for Nationals
Hermiston High School FBLA students competed in the Oregon FBLA State Leadership Conference with two HHS students crowned state champions, and 13 students qualifing...
BMCC Board Votes to Pursue Pell for Prisons in Corrections Education
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education voted Wednesday to pursue a new program designed to deliver for-credit classes in regional Oregon correctional...
Oregon State USBC Bowling Tourney Set to Take Place at Wildhorse
The Oregon State USBC Open Championship begins this weekend at Quaking Aspens Lanes at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
The championship runs from April 15 to...
Hermiston Council Approves Plan to Create Adopt-a-Street Program
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to partner with the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce to create an Adopt-a-Street program.
The program encourages community members...
Hermiston City Council Gets Preview of S.E. 2nd Street Realignment Project
The Hermiston City Council got a preview of what a newly-aligned S.E. Second Street will look like during Monday’s meeting.
City Planner Clint Spencer went...
Local Fire Districts Among Those Receiving Tender Trucks, Engines
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced that 76 Oregon fire departments and rural fire protection districts - including a few in...
Tri-County Band Festival Unites Local High School Musicians in E. Oregon
The Tri-County Band Festival brought together nearly 100 students on from small high schools in Umatilla, Morrow, and Sherman counties on Wednesday.
The event...
Starbucks Installs Electric Vehicle Chargers at Hermiston Location
Starbucks Corporation, in cooperation with Volvo Cars, today announced the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Starbucks store in Hermiston.
These chargers are available...
Boardman Officer on Administrative Leave After Shooting on Tuesday
A Boardman police officer has been placed on administrative leave after firing his weapon during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday night.
On April 4, shortly after...
Fire Crews Battle Barn Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 battled a barn fire Tuesday afternoon on S.W. Lemmon Lane.
Upon arrival, crews came across the barn fully engulfed in...
Umatilla City Manager Gives Update on Project PATH Progress
The transitional housing project near Umatilla is making progress, but transportation to the related Sleep Center remains a hurdle.
Umatilla City Manager David Stockdale delivered...
Mask Requirement Lifted at Good Shepherd Health Care System
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced on Monday that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors, or staff.
GSHCS is following the recent...
Hermiston Hires Bryan Edwards to Lead Boys Basketball Program
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Bryan Edwards as the new Hermiston High School head boys basketball coach.
Edwards has coached...
Port of Morrow Fails to Notify DEQ About Wastewater Leak
By Alex Baumhardt
The Port of Morrow, the state’s second-largest port, faces a new violation over contamination in eastern Oregon that may have been going...
Stanfield Man Dies in Accident
A Stanfield man died Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in Union County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the crash occurred near...
Local Producers Gear Up for New Irrigation Season with UEC
Local irrigators gathered recently at the headquarters of Umatilla Electric Cooperative to hear updates from staff and leadership on recent activities at the co-op.
Presenters...
HHS Stardust Dance Team Takes First Place for Second Year in a Row
Hermiston High School’s Stardust Dance Team took first place at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 2023 1A/2A/3A Dance/Drill State Championships for the second year...
Hermiston Police Personnel Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Four members of the Hermiston Police Department were honored Monday night with Lifesaving Awards presented by Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston.
The awards were given...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Awards $99,000 in Grants
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) will award $99,065 in spring grants to organizations in West Umatilla and Morrow counties.
The following organizations will benefit...
