Umatilla Electric’s Revolving Loan Fund Available to Local Businesses
Looking to grow your business? The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Revolving Loan Fund may be able to assist you.
Eligible projects for loans can include any...
Man with Dementia Found Hours After Walking Away from Residence
An 85-year-old Hermiston man with severe dementia was found after walking away from his residence in the early morning hours on Monday.
Richard Bondurant was...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...
More Mosquito Pools with West Nile Virus Found in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in seven additional mosquito pools captured on Sept. 2 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...
Hermiston Police Chief Sheds Light on Arrest of 2 High School Students
The Hermiston Police Department responded online Thursday to social media posts centering around two teenagers who were arrested last week at Hermiston High School.
“As...
New City & Chamber Program Aims to Help Out Local Restaurants
A partnership between the city of Hermiston and the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce aims to spur residents to dine out more often at local...
West Nile Virus Detected in Magpie, Additional Mosquitoes in Boardman
West Nile virus has been detected in one dead Magpie and three additional mosquito pools in August, as well as from various testing sites...
Motor Home Destroyed in Fire
No injuries were reported Tuesday when a motor home caught on fire at Tom Able RV Park.
Crews from Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded...
Help Shape City’s Future by Taking Part in Hermiston 2040 Survey
The city of Hermiston is asking the community to help lay out the road map for the next couple of decades with its Hermiston...
Governor’s Luncheon Canceled for 2021 Pendleton Round-Up
The Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition has canceled the Governor’s Luncheon at the 2021 Pendleton Round-Up. The annual event was originally planned for Friday, Sept....
Man with Dementia Found Hours After Walking Away from Residence
An 85-year-old Hermiston man with severe dementia was found after walking away from his residence in the early morning hours on Monday.
Richard Bondurant was...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties Continue to Lag Behind in COVID Vaccinations
Umatilla and Morrow counties continue to lag behind the majority of Oregon counties when in comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
According to the Oregon Health Authority...
Fire Crews Put Out Hay Fire
Fire crews put out a hay fire Wednesday evening in Hermiston.
Shortly after 8 p.m., the Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a hay fire...
Hunters Urged to Check for Access and Fire Restrictions Before Hunting
With archery deer and elk hunting seasons opening this Saturday, Aug. 28 and fire season still in effect, the Oregon Department of Fish &...
Anglers Reminded to Immediately Tag Halibut or Salmon to Avoid Citations
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon State Police have seen an increase in improperly tagged fish during the 2021 halibut and...
KOIN News Airs Feature on Missing Hermiston Woman Graciela Garcia
Portland's KOIN aired a segment Tuesday on Graciela Garcia, the Hermiston woman who was reported missing on Nov. 11, 2019.
On its True Crime Tuesday...
Mosquitoes Continue to Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in four additional mosquito pools captured on Aug. 17 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...
Hermiston City Council OKs Funding for New Umatilla Bridge Study
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to invest $50,000 on a study to determine the best location for new bridge over the Umatilla...
Governor Mandates All Health Care, School Workers Must Be Vaccinated
All Oregon health care workers, K-12 school employees and volunteers, will have to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to continue working, Gov....
Hermiston Grass Fire That Spread to Vehicles Under Investigation
The cause of a grass fire that burned two vehicles on Monday is under investigation.
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded just before 5...
