U.S. Rep. Bentz to Hold Town Hall Meeting at BMCC on Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) is holding a town hall meeting this Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton campus.
The meeting...
Hermiston School District Wins 16th Straight Financial Reporting Award
The Hermiston School District has earned its 16th straight award for financial reporting.
The district’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending...
Oregon to Receive $8.5 Million More in Federal Rent Assistance Funds
By Julia Shumway
Oregon will get another $8.5 million in federal emergency rental assistance money, the state’s two U.S. senators recently announced.
The largest portion of...
U.C. District Attorney Investigating Animal Neglect Case in Hermiston
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) has turned over an animal neglect investigation to the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution.
On July 30,...
City of Umatilla Offering 3-Day Summer Art Camp for Kids 9-13
The city of Umatilla is offering a three-day Summer Art Camp for kids between 9 and 13 years of age at the Umatilla Community...
Hermiston School District Offering Free Sports Physicals on Aug. 9
The Hermiston School District will be offering free sports physicals for Hermiston students only on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Hermiston High School.
Physicals will be...
Photo Gallery: 2022 Umatilla County Fair Parade
A large crowd turned out Saturday evening for the annual Umatilla County Fair parade. The event serves as the kick-off to next week's fair....
Hermiston Man Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man died Wednesday in a collision with a semi-truck on Highway 730.
Just prior to noon, according to the Oregon State Police, Scott...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 3: Christian Ryan Perkins, 22, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
N. 1st Place to Close on Aug. 8 as Utility, Road Surface Work Resumes
The first of three major Capital Improvement Plan projects to upgrade underground utilities and the road surface on North 1st Place will resume Monday,...
Boardman to Celebrate End of Summer with Fireworks Show
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce and the Boardman Fire Rescue District are teaming up to present the End-of-Summer Fireworks Celebration and Community Night Out...
Heatwave Results in 14 Suspected Deaths; 1 in Umatilla County
By Lynne Terry and Alex Baumhardt
The weeklong heatwave in Oregon ended on Monday with 14 suspected deaths and dozens of complaints about companies not...
Gas Prices Continue to Drop
Gas prices continue to slide with 39 states, including Oregon, seeing double-digit decreases this week. But an uptick in gas demand as more people...
Applications Open for $120,000 in AWS Funds for Community Projects
The AWS InCommunities Umatilla County Fund has $120,000 available to help local residents start or expand their community projects.
Applicants must live in Umatilla County...
Umatilla National Night Out Takes Place Tonight at Village Square Park
The city of Umatilla and the Umatilla Police Department are hosting National Night Out 2022 today from 6 to 8 p.m. in Village Square...
Man Dies from Motorboat Propeller Cuts at McKay Reservoir
A Milton-Freewater man died Friday evening from injuries suffered by a motorboat propeller.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office said Benjamin Ryan Camden, 41, was tubing...
Transportation EV-olution: Oregon Reaches Electric Vehicle Milestone
The state of Oregon recently passed a milestone in its effort to bolster public opinion of electric vehicles.
In April, the state surpassed 50,000 registered...
Art Exhibit by Enrique Chagoya Opens at Pendleton Center for the Arts
With the support of Jordan Schnitzer and his Family Foundation, the Pendleton Center for the Arts has carved out a reputation for punching above its weight when it...
Riverside Jr/Sr High School Offering Free Sports Physicals on Aug. 5
Riverside Jr/Sr High School in Boardman is offering free sports physicals on Friday, Aug. 5 for students who are planning to participate in sports...
Desert Lanes to Celebrate National Bowling Day on Aug. 6
Desert Lanes Family Fun Center, 1545 N. First St. in Hermiston, is celebrating National Bowling Day a week early this year, in conjunction with...
