Crews Put Out Brush Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a brush fire on E. Spearman Road and Diagonal Road around 1:25 p.m. on Monday.
Upon arrival,...
Good Shepherd Board of Trustees Announces Interim CEO
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Emmett C. Schuster, MHSA, ACHE, as interim CEO, effective Feb. 13.
“The...
Ian & Lyndsay Murdock Named Umatilla County Fair Grand Marshals
Everyone who took the stage at the Umatilla County Fair Appreciation Dinner expressed their gratitude for the hard work others have done. Even award...
Morrow County Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average by 15 Points
The Morrow County School District graduation rate for the 2021-22 year was 96.32 percent, 15 points higher than the state average.
The numbers come from...
State Officials to Be in Hermiston to Talk About ‘Paid Leave Oregon’
Paid Leave Oregon is a new program that allows employees in Oregon to take paid time off for many of life’s important moments.
The Hermiston...
Athena-Weston’s Pipes and Drums Halftime Show Returns on Feb. 3
The Athena-Weston School District and Weston-McEwen High School have announced the return of the Pipes and Drums Halftime show on the evening of Friday,...
Two Rivers Correctional Institution to Hold Open House Hiring Event
Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla is hosting an open house hiring event this Saturday, Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Staff will...
Boardman to Hold Meet & Greet for City Manager Candidates on Feb. 2
The city of Boardman will hold a "Meet & Greet" with candidates for the city manager position.
The event takes place from 5:30 to 7...
Oregon Mayors, City Officials Lobby for More Money for Homelessness
By Julia Shumway
Hundreds of mayors - including Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann - along with city councilors and city employees from around Oregon descended on...
ODFW: Report Deer and Elk Tags by Jan. 31 or Face $25 Penalty
Big game hunters who purchased or were issued a deer or elk tag in 2022 must report their hunt by Tuesday, Jan. 31 at...
Artist Couple’s Paintings to Be Exhibited in Pendelton Feb. 2-25
While Emily and Andrew Somoskey both create paintings that incorporate layering and abstraction, each artist has a distinctly different approach to their work, resulting...
Cory Wilds to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Cory Wilds will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
Wilds, who plays rock and blues, will take...
Local Officials Talk Legislative Priorities in Salem with Rep. Smith
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) celebrated City Day at the Capitol on Wednesday with several local officials.
Each legislative session the League of Oregon...
OES Youth Orchesta, Preludes Orchestra to Perform Tonight
Oregon East Symphony’s Youth Orchestra and Preludes Orchestra are presenting their free winter concert tonight at the Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave. in...
Pilot Rock Grad Rate Jumps 12 Points Higher Than Previous Year
The Pilot Rock School District’s graduation rate for the 2021-22 is 95.45 percent - 14 points higher than the statewide rate of 81.3 percent.
The...
Umatilla High’s Graduation Rate Exceeds State Average by 9.4%
Umatilla High School not only raised its graduation rate from a year ago, but it also exceeded the state average by nearly 10 percentage...
Hermiston Graduation Rate Falls by 7.61 Percent from Previous Year
The graduation rate for Hermiston School District students fell by 7.61 percent during the 2021-22 school year, according to data released today by the...
Bomb Squad Called After Suspicious Devices Found in Residence
The Oregon State Police Explosives Unit was called to a Pendleton residence on Wednesday after two suspicious devices were found during an attempt to...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
Pendleton Man Arrested in Connection with Jan. 6 Shooting
A Pendleton man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month.
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Travis Laib, 35,...
