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...
Head-On Collision on Interstate 84 Kills 1, Seriously Injures Another
A head-on collision on Interstate 84 Friday night left one person dead and another seriously injured.
The Oregon State Police responded just after 8 p.m....
Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC
A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...
Nearly $5 Million Going to Pendleton Airport for Runway Improvements
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Monday announced that airports in Pendleton, Corvallis and Klamath Falls will receive a combined nearly $17.5...
Eastern Oregon Educators to Focus on School Security at August Summit
InterMountain ESD has collaborated with local law enforcement and regional school districts to host an event focusing on school security. IMESD serves districts in...
Morrow County Waits for State Money to Help With Contaminated Water
By Alex Baumhardt
It’s been more than two-and-a-half months since Mayra Colin found out the water coming from her kitchen tap in Boardman contained high...
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...
No Injuries Reported Following Natural Gas Leak Near Umatilla
No injuries were reported after a natural gas leak near Umatilla forced approximately 16 residents to be evacuated Tuesday.
On Tuesday at approximately 11:43 a.m....
Good Shepherd Pilot Progam Aims to Increase Colon Cancer Awareness
A Good Shepherd Health Care System pilot program is under way with the aim of increasing both awareness of colon cancer and individual screening...
Suspects, Law Enforcement Exchange Gunfire During Pursuit in E. Oregon
Two Washington men are in custody and a third person remains at large following an incident in eastern Oregon on Sunday in which shots...
New 988 Crisis Intervention Service Launched in Oregon, Nationwide
By Lynne Terry
Oregonians in a mental health crisis have an easy new resource to get help: 988.
On Saturday, the new 988 Suicide and Crisis...
Bus Catches Fire While Being Towed
A bus being towed Friday caught fire on Westland Road in Hermiston.
Crews from Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded around 10:09 a.m. to a...
