Umatilla County Fire District #1 Sets Records for Call Volume Numbers
Umatilla County Fire District #1 set another monthly record with a total of 529 calls for the month of June. For the fiscal year...
After 2 Years, Hermiston’s New Funland Playground Opens to Public
Hermiston had plenty to celebrate on Sunday with the Fourth of July, the opening of Funland Playground and a resounding 'good riddance' to the...
One Man Dead, 2 Others Seriously Injured in Fall South of Pilot Rock
A Pilot Rock man died and two others were seriously hurt in a fall while recreating near West Birch Creek south of Pilot Rock.
Cody...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Podiatrist Kyle Duncan
Good Shepherd Health Care System has welcomed board certified podiatrist Kyle Duncan, DPM.
Duncan joins orthopedic surgeons Jeremy Anderson, DO, and James Whittum, MD, in...
47-Year-Old Umatilla County Male Among the Deaths Due to Heat
A 47-year-old male from Umatilla County is among the now 79 people who died during the recent heat wave.
As of July 1, the State Medical...
Umatilla Electric Awards $42,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
Fourteen area students will receive $3,000 college scholarships from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the 2021-2022 academic school year, for a total of $42,000 in...
Student Home Builders Hand Over Keys to 7th House to New Owners
Mike and Loy Stratton were handed the keys to their new home on Tuesday – the seventh one built by students in the Columbia...
Hermiston City Council Increases System Development Charges
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to increase system development charges (SDC) on new single-family homes.
The current total SDC charged for a new...
Keep Cool and Your Energy Bills Low With Some Helpful Tips
With the summer under way and scorching temperatures upon us, it’s a good time for folks to take some small steps to keep their...
UEC May Implement New Measure for Safety During Wildfire Season
As wildfires grow as a public concern, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) continues to enhance its mitigation efforts by adopting new measures and protocols aimed...
1 Dead in Residential Fire; Batteries Were Removed from Smoke Alarm
Umatilla County Fire District #1 is cautioning residents to check their smoke alarms regularly and keep the batteries in them after a Hermiston resident...
Hermiston Hires Romaine Smith as New Boys Basketball Coach
Hermiston High School will have a new boys basketball coach next season.
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Romaine Smith as...
School District Hires Bunn to Be Hermiston High Volleyball Coach
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced that Megan Bunn will be the next Hermiston High School volleyball coach.
A meet and greet...
Chimpanzee Shot and Killed After Attacking 2 Women in Pendleton
A pet chimpanzee was shot and killed Sunday morning in Pendleton after it attacked its owner and her daughter.
Just around 8 a.m., Umatilla County...
Oregon Special Districts Getting Left Out of COVID-Related Funding
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is expected to provide Oregon with approximately $2.6 billion in discretionary federal recovery funds for state needs.
How much...
Chlorine Shortage Impacting Cities Throughout the West Coast
An equipment failure at a manufacturing facility on the West Coast has resulted in a shortage in chlorine for cities throughout the West Coast.
The...
Hermiston Man Jailed, Charged in Connection to Downtown Burglary
A Hermiston man has been arrested and charged with a burglary of downtown business while another suspect remains at large.
Officers with the Hermiston Police...
Billy Currington to headline Round-Up & Happy Canyon Kick-Off Concert
Grammy-nominated country star Billy Currington will bring his easy-going style and
upbeat energy to the Happy Canyon Arena on Saturday, Sept. 11, for the Pendleton...
Restaurant Revitalization Funds Won’t Be Disbursed Due to Lawsuits
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will not be able to disburse Restaurant Revitalization Fund awards.
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center received word...
Hermiston School District Names Amy Stone New HHS Softball Coach
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher has announced that Amy Stone will be the next Hermiston High School head fast pitch...
