COVID Recovery Grants Available for Live Event Support Industries
Business Oregon is distributing federal funds to help businesses that support live events and were impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The Live Event...
Oregon to Receive $83.5 Million for Small Businesses From U.S. Treasury
By Julia Shumway
Oregon will receive $83.5 million from the federal government to help small business owners, the U.S. Treasury and Gov. Kate Brown announced...
Suicide is a Leading Cause of Death in U.S., But Help is Available
Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. There are many factors that contribute...
Umatilla P.D. Offering Free 6-Week Women’s Safety Summit
The Umatilla Police Department will host the six-week Women's Safety Summit from Aug. 24 through Sept. 28.
The goal of the free event is to...
Search & Rescue Team Activated Following ATV Rollover near Ukiah
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office activated its search and rescue team Friday following an ATV rollover accident near Ukiah.
The sheriff’s office was notified around...
Photo Gallery: 2022 Cutest Baby Contest
More than 75 babies and their proud parents took part in KOHU/The Q's Cutest Baby Contest Saturday at the Umatilla County Fair. Here's a...
M.C. School Districts Address School Security at Pendleton Summit
As communities are getting ready for the upcoming school year, safety remains a primary focus for school leaders and law enforcement across the state.
On...
Fair & Rodeo Open Today
The Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo gets under way today at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Gates open to the public...
Multiple Agencies Battling Large Fire at Pendleton Flour Mill
Fire crews battled a large fire at the Grain Craft Flour Mill at 501 S.E. Emigrant Avenue in Pendleton.
The Pendleton Fire Department responded to...
Applications for Phase 3 of COVID Relief Funding Open on Aug. 16
Phase 3 of the funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the amount of $1.9 trillion to states for COVID-19 relief...
Plans Move Ahead for Massive New Housing Development in Hermiston
Plans are moving ahead for the development of a 353-acre housing development along Feedville Road following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
The council, acting...
U.C. District Attorney Investigating Animal Neglect Case in Hermiston
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) has turned over an animal neglect investigation to the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution.
On July 30,...
Photo Gallery: 2022 Umatilla County Fair Parade
A large crowd turned out Saturday evening for the annual Umatilla County Fair parade. The event serves as the kick-off to next week's fair....
Hermiston Man Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man died Wednesday in a collision with a semi-truck on Highway 730.
Just prior to noon, according to the Oregon State Police, Scott...
N. 1st Place to Close on Aug. 8 as Utility, Road Surface Work Resumes
The first of three major Capital Improvement Plan projects to upgrade underground utilities and the road surface on North 1st Place will resume Monday,...
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...
Man Dies from Motorboat Propeller Cuts at McKay Reservoir
A Milton-Freewater man died Friday evening from injuries suffered by a motorboat propeller.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office said Benjamin Ryan Camden, 41, was tubing...
Transportation EV-olution: Oregon Reaches Electric Vehicle Milestone
The state of Oregon recently passed a milestone in its effort to bolster public opinion of electric vehicles.
In April, the state surpassed 50,000 registered...
Art Exhibit by Enrique Chagoya Opens at Pendleton Center for the Arts
With the support of Jordan Schnitzer and his Family Foundation, the Pendleton Center for the Arts has carved out a reputation for punching above its weight when it...
New State Meat Inspection Program Will Combat Delays, Lower Prices
Oregon meat eaters are likely to have access to more local beef and other products and at cheaper prices with a new program that...
