Live Pendleton App Launches with Aquatic Center Pass Giveaway
The “Live Pendleton” app has officially launched, and the city of Pendleton is celebrating the launch with a giveaway.
Verified users who download the app...
Tri-County Band Festival Unites Local High School Musicians in E. Oregon
The Tri-County Band Festival brought together nearly 100 students on from small high schools in Umatilla, Morrow, and Sherman counties on Wednesday.
The event...
House Party to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
House Party will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays '90s hits. The concert is...
Starbucks Installs Electric Vehicle Chargers at Hermiston Location
Starbucks Corporation, in cooperation with Volvo Cars, today announced the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Starbucks store in Hermiston.
These chargers are available...
Sanitary Disposal’s Rates for County Residents to Increase Starting July 1
PENDLETON — Umatilla County customers of Sanitary Disposal have until July 1 before they start paying more for garbage collection.
Waste Connections of Oregon Inc.,...
Boardman Officer on Administrative Leave After Shooting on Tuesday
A Boardman police officer has been placed on administrative leave after firing his weapon during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday night.
On April 4, shortly after...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 2: Christine Louise Nickles, 53, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Fire Crews Battle Barn Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 battled a barn fire Tuesday afternoon on S.W. Lemmon Lane.
Upon arrival, crews came across the barn fully engulfed in...
States Extend Recreational Chinook Season Below Bonneville Dam
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added four additional days (Saturday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 11) of recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing in...
Umatilla City Manager Gives Update on Project PATH Progress
The transitional housing project near Umatilla is making progress, but transportation to the related Sleep Center remains a hurdle.
Umatilla City Manager David Stockdale delivered...
Wildhorse Hosting Egg Hunt
Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton will host the Fun Family Egg Hunt event this Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The...
Parks Department Hosting Easter Carnival at Funland Playground
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an Easter Carnival at Funland Playground this Friday, April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The carnival...
Oregon Reviewing 1.5 Million People on Medicaid to See Who Qualifies
By Lynne Terry
The Oregon Health Authority starts a months-long review of the state’s 1.5 million Medicaid members this week to determine who still qualifies...
Chinook Fishing Open April 15 in Hood River, No Season on Deschutes
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has set the following regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River:
Open for adult...
Mask Requirement Lifted at Good Shepherd Health Care System
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced on Monday that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors, or staff.
GSHCS is following the recent...
Wyden Promises Action on Water Contamination in Boardman
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden promised action on the nitrate-contaminated wells and surface water in the area.
"People are right to be frustrated," he said Sunday, April...
Federal Water Managers Begin Spring Spill to Benefit Juvenile Salmon
Federal water managers will begin spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of water over spillways instead of through turbines during annual “spring spill” operations...
Umatilla Superintendent Elected to National Education Governance Board
Umatilla School District Superintendent Heidi Sipe was elected to a three-year term on the executive committee of AASA, the School Superintendents Association.
The 22-member committee, elected by...
Hermiston Hires Bryan Edwards to Lead Boys Basketball Program
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Bryan Edwards as the new Hermiston High School head boys basketball coach.
Edwards has coached...
Oregon Women for Ag Offering Scholarships for 2023-24 School Year
The eastern chapter of Oregon Women for Agriculture is sponsoring three scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.
Applications must be received by today, Monday, April...
