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...
Register Now for Youth Turkey Hunts
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and partners are hosting several turkey hunting clinics to get young hunters ready for the upcoming spring...
Port of Morrow Fails to Notify DEQ About Wastewater Leak
By Alex Baumhardt
The Port of Morrow, the state’s second-largest port, faces a new violation over contamination in eastern Oregon that may have been going...
Bill to Expand Broadband in Rural Oregon Passes State House
HB 3201 passed out of the Oregon House on Thursday and is headed to the Senate.
The bill requires Business Oregon to provide financial assistance...
Boardman Plans Meet & Greet for Candidates for City Manager Position
The city of Boardman has tentatively scheduled a meet and greet on Thursday, April 27 to meet the candidates for the city manager position.
The...
Stanfield Man Dies in Accident
A Stanfield man died Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in Union County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the crash occurred near...
Local Producers Gear Up for New Irrigation Season with UEC
Local irrigators gathered recently at the headquarters of Umatilla Electric Cooperative to hear updates from staff and leadership on recent activities at the co-op.
Presenters...
Hermiston Police Receive Security Recording of Suspicious Vehicle
The Hermiston Police Department recently identified a vehicle that may have been involved in several thefts from motor vehicles in the Hermiston area.
HPD addressed...
Attention Spring Bear Hunters: Tag Sale Deadline is March 31
The tag sale deadline for spring bear hunts is Friday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Spring bear tags are awarded through a controlled drawing and...
Jet City Players to Perform This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Jet City Players will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The Pacific Northwest band plays rock...
