Sen. Merkley Gets Little Slack During Town Hall Meeting in Boardman
Nitrate contamination of residential well water was the hot-button issue at Sen. Jeff Merkley’s town hall in Boardman.
About 20 people came to the event...
Sen. Merkley Covers Variety of Topics in Town Hall with CTUIR
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) hosted U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s Umatilla County town hall meeting on Sunday, May 19 at...
Oregon Senate District 29 Contest Sees More Endorsement Concerns
Two more candidates for Oregon State Senate District 29 are facing endorsement challenges in the final days before the Republican primary election Tuesday, May...
Poisoning Incidents Lead to Collateral Damage for Wildlife, Pets
The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement to investigate...
Hermiston’s IRZ Engineering & Consulting Celebrates 4 Decades
For hydrological engineer Fred Ziari, 40 years as a water systems designer and consultant is barely enough to get your feet wet.
He did take...
Hermiston City Council to Consider Revising Mobile Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council will consider amending its rules regarding mobile food vendors at an upcoming meeting after a long discussion Monday night on...
Umatilla Fire Claims 1 Life
An evening fire Friday, May 10, at a single-story apartment building in Umatilla claimed the life of one occupant.
The fire was reported at 8:22...
City of Hermiston Seeking Community Feedback on Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston is developing a Safety Action Plan to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on the city’s transportation system for people driving,...
Morrow County Residents Submit Petition to Recall All Commissioners
A recall election could be on the this summer for all three Morrow County commissioner.
Stuart Dick, of Irrigon, is one of the residents leading...
Fire Crews Extinguish 40-Acre Brush Fire in Hermiston
Firefighters battled a 40-acres brush fire in Hermiston for several hours Thursday afternoon.
Crews from Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 were called to a...
Mental, Behavioral Health Resources Expanding in Rural Oregon
Oregon is working to increase access to resources for people struggling with their mental health.
For decades, Oregon has had a higher rate of suicide...
Good Shepherd Health Care System to Remodel Current Urgent Care
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced today plans to create a state-of-the-art Urgent Care in its current space in the Columbia Professional Plaza...
Dog Dies in Hermiston House Fire
The cause of a house fire in Hermiston Wednesday morning that resulted in the death of a pet dog is under investigation.
Umatilla County Fire...
DOT Selects Boutique Air to Provide Service at Pendleton Airport
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Boutique Air to continue providing Essential Air Service...
City of Irrigon to Receive $1.7 Million in Funding for Infrastructure
The city of Irrigon is set to receive $1.7 million as part of a Senate bill the Legislature passed during the short session earlier...
CTUIR Commemorates MMIWP Week for Those Missing or Murdered
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Family Violence Services and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center held events on Monday, May 6 as...
A Closer Look at the 4 Candidates Running for Senate District 29 Seat
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
For the first time in more than a decade, the expansive eastern Oregon state Senate district held by Republican Sen....
County Commissioners Dispense Funds from Livestock Auction
The Umatilla County Fair youth livestock auction created a helpful cash bonus.
August’s livestock auction at the county fair took in $40,231.91 in commission from...
Tuition to Rise Again at Oregon’s Seven Public Universities
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Incoming freshmen at Oregon’s public universities will pay record tuition for the upcoming school year, with all seven of the...
Umatilla Electric Headquarter’s Renovation in Full Swing
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s renovation of its headquarters on Elm Avenue in Hermiston is well under way.
Chervenell Construction is leading the renovation project for UEC....
