Standoff With Police Ends Peacefully
A tense, armed standoff ended peacefully Friday after a man experiencing a mental health crisis had threatened to kill himself in Hermiston.
Around 7:15 a.m.,...
Umatilla Residents Encouraged to Vote for Trick or Treat Theme
This Sunday, Aug. 25, is the deadline for Umatilla residents to vote for this year’s Trick or Treat on Sixth Street theme. The downtown...
Hunters Can No Longer Use Deer, Elk Urine Scent Lures Beginning Jan. 1
The 2019 Oregon State Legislature has passed a bill that bans the possession and use of deer and elk urine scent lures that contain...
Kaitie Wade to Perform Live at Wildhorse This Weekend
Kaitie Wade will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country singer takes the stage at 9...
Celebrate Oregon Agriculture This Weekend at SAGE Center
The public is invited to Celebrate Oregon Agriculture at the SAGE Center this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25. The free family-friendly event is presented...
Hermiston School District Registering Students Today and Wednesday
The Hermiston School District will be holding a two-day student registration event tomorrow and Wednesday, Aug. 20-21 for new and returning students for the...
Arrowhead Travel Plaza to Celebrate Customers on Wednesday
Arrowhead Travel Plaza at Wildhorse Resort & Casino is hosting their annual Customer Appreciation Lawn Party on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to...
More West Nile Virus Detected; 10,240 Acres to Be Sprayed Thursday
Public Health officials are concerned about widespread West Nile Virus activity throughout the area and are urging residents of all ages to take the...
$10,000 Grant Helps Community Thrift Shop Replace Aging Roof
The Umatilla County Historical Society recently received a $10,000 grant from the Pendleton Foundation Trust to replace the roof of its Community Thrift Shop...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Internist Bradley Tymchuk
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) welcomed Internal Medicine physician, Bradley Tymchuk, MD, earlier this week. He joins Brian Larsen, MD, in the Internal...
Harkenrider Senior Center Serving Lunches 5 Days a Week
Here's a look at the daily lunch menu at the Harkenrider Senior Center in Hermiston for Aug. 19-23:
On Monday, the menu will include a...
Umatilla County Receives Grant to Support South County Transit Route
Umatilla County has been awarded a Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Intercommunity Discretionary grant for $36,000 from the Oregon Transportation Commission.
This grant will allow...
Good Shepherd to Offer Free Living Well Workshop Beginning Aug. 20
Good Shepherd Health Care System will present a free Living Well workshop from Aug. 20 through Oct. 1 in the Good Shepherd Wellness Center.
The...
Wings & Wheels to Showcase Vintage Cars, Planes, Hot Rods & More
The Port of Benton at Richland Airport (KRLD) will host the third annual Wings & Wheels Fly- and Drive-In Day tomorrow, Aug. 17 from...
Hermiston Ed Foundation to Hold Annual Fun Run & Walk on Aug. 24
The Hermiston Education Foundation is inviting everyone to participate in the 13th annual Fun Run & Walk 5K and 1 mile race happening on...
Groove Surfers to Perform Live at Wildhorse This Weekend
The Groove Surfers will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The concert is free and the band...
Umatilla to Host Family Fun Day, Outdoor Movie Night on Aug. 16
The city of Umatilla will present Family Fun Day and Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, Aug. 16 in Umatilla Marina Park, 1710 Quincy Ave....
Hermiston Public Library to Be Site of Cribbage Tourney on Saturday
The Friends of the Hermiston Library are teaming up with Oregon’s First Grassroots Cribbage Club #2 to host a cribbage tournament this Saturday, Aug....
Show & Shine Car Show Taking Donations for Funland Park Rebuild
The first annual Rogers Toyota of Hermiston Show & Shine car show will take place on Friday, Aug. 23 at 1550 N. First St.
There...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
