Sheriff Terry Rowan to Talk About Human Trafficking in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan will discuss human trafficking in Umatilla County during the upcoming Round-Up Republican Women meeting.
The no-host luncheon gathering is Thursday,...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 23: Steven Leslie Sawyer, 66, was arrested on the 1100 block of N....
Hermiston FFA Alumni & Supporters to Host Dinner, Auction Oct. 12
A barbecue tri-tip beef dinner is featured during the annual Hermiston FFA Alumni & Supporters dinner and auction.
The event begins with a silent auction...
Annual Boardman Quilt Show Gets Under Way on Oct. 11-12
The 16th annual Boardman Quilt Show will take place on Oct. 11-12.
The show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center,...
Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Investment to Mitigate Water Loss
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced on Monday a federal investment of $350,000 for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation...
Columbia Development Authority Board to Meet on Oct. 11
The Columbia Development Authority Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive in Boardman.
The...
Pendleton Friends of the Library Gearing Up for Annual Book Sale
The Pendleton Friends of the Library will host its annual book sale Oct. 24-26 at the Pendleton Convention Center.
The book sale is the PFOL’s ...
Boardman Seeks Community’s Ideas for Roadmap to Its Future
The city of Boardman is embarking on a planning process for the community’s long-term growth and success.
The city is seeking the public's help in...
City of Hermiston Moves to Phase II of Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston has moved into Phase 2 of its Safety Action Plan.
The aim of the plan is to create safer transportation systems...
Stanfield, Echo FFA Seek Donations for Dinner and Auction Fundraiser
Organizers with the Stanfield & Echo FFA Auction & Dinner are seeking donations for the annual fundraiser.
According to a press release, money generated from...
Combe to Discuss Morrow County School District’s Bond Process
Matt Combe, superintendent of the Morrow County School District, will discuss the potential capital construction bond timeline during the upcoming Heppner Chamber of Commerce...
Umatilla, Morrow Circuit Court Joins Forces with Guardian Partners
The circuit court for Umatilla and Morrow counties earlier this year made a few changes to how it handles guardianship and conservatorship cases.
The court...
CTUIR to Host Voter Registration Event Oct. 10 in Pendleton
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will host a voter registration drive from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Hamley Slickfork...
Pendleton Airport Named General Aviation Airport of the Year
The Pendleton Airport has been awarded the General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Oregon Airport Management Association (OAMA).
The award recognizes the...
Morrow County School Committee Continues District Pre-Bond Work
Morrow County School District’s Community Bond Advisory Committee is working on the next steps in the pre-bond process.
The school district in a press release...
Oregon Data Shows Learning Declines Since COVID in Key Subjects
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon students are still struggling to regain ground in their grasp of key subjects three years after returning to normal...
Hermiston Police Warn Public of Recent Phone Scam Circulating
The Hermiston Police Department is warning the community about another scam circulating.
The department received a call on Wednesday from a citizen who received a...
UEC Staff to Raise Money During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Umatilla Electric Cooperative staff will be wearing pink, participating in a variety of activities and raising money during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
For the last...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for E. Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections of...
Funland Playground Closing Temporarily for Maintenance Work
Funland Playground at Butte Park will close on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. for treatment of the playground surface.
This process protects and extends...
