National Weather Service Says This Week is Going to Be . . . HOT
This week will likely see the hottest temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service out of Pendleton.
Hermiston is forecast to be...
Mirasol Family Health Center to Host Health Fair on July 23
Mirasol Family Health Center will hold a health fair on Saturday, July 23.
The event goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health...
Morrow County Waits for State Money to Help With Contaminated Water
By Alex Baumhardt
It’s been more than two-and-a-half months since Mayra Colin found out the water coming from her kitchen tap in Boardman contained high...
Lower Crude Prices, Shrinking Demand Fuel Declines in Gas Prices
Gas prices are down for the fifth week in a row, with declines driven by lower crude oil prices and shrinking demand for gasoline...
Ukian School District Announces Laura Orr as New Superintendent
Ukiah School District has named longtime science teacher Laura Orr as new district superintendent.
Over the past 18 years, Orr has taught science classes for...
Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in August
The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will celebrate its 100th anniversary during this year’s Morrow County Fair in Heppner.
The rodeo takes place Aug. 19-20. More...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 17: John Joseph McKinley, 48, was arrested on the 300 block of W....
Water Palooza Coming to Umatilla Marina Park on Saturday
The city of Umatilla is hosting Water Palooza on Saturday, July 23 at Umatilla Marina Park.
The day of fun in the sun for the...
Author, Songwriter Eric Ode to Appear at Heppner City Park on July 25
The Heppner Library will sponsor a performance by Eric Ode on Monday, July 25 in Heppner City Park.
Ode, who is an author, songwriter, poet...
Jet City Players to Play Live at Wildhorse Sport Bar Friday & Saturday
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...
Gun Safety Measure Will Appear on Oregon Ballots in November
By Julia Shumway
Oregonians will have the chance to decide in November whether the state should ban large ammunition magazines and require licenses for all...
Hermiston Man Arrested in Elgin, Faces Attempted Murder Charge
A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with attempted murder following Sunday’s pursuit in Union County where shots were exchanged between the...
No Injuries Reported Following Natural Gas Leak Near Umatilla
No injuries were reported after a natural gas leak near Umatilla forced approximately 16 residents to be evacuated Tuesday.
On Tuesday at approximately 11:43 a.m....
Annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival Gets Under Way on July 30
Irrigon’s annual Watermelon Festival is happening on Saturday, July 30 at Irrigon Marina Park.
The all-day event kicks off with breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30...
North Hermiston Residents Told to Evacuate Due to Gas Pipe Leak
A reported leak from a broken gas line near Highway 395 has resulted in the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) asking people near the...
Pendleton Crews to Begin Working at 6 a.m. to Limit Heat Exposure
Some work crews for the city of Pendleton will begin working at 6 a.m. because of high temperatures in the summer months.
These work weeks...
Good Shepherd Pilot Progam Aims to Increase Colon Cancer Awareness
A Good Shepherd Health Care System pilot program is under way with the aim of increasing both awareness of colon cancer and individual screening...
Domestic Violence Services Seeking New Executive Director
Domestic Violence Services, Inc. in Pendleton is looking to hire an executive director.
The executive director oversees staff and programs to ensure appropriate service delivery...
Suspects, Law Enforcement Exchange Gunfire During Pursuit in E. Oregon
Two Washington men are in custody and a third person remains at large following an incident in eastern Oregon on Sunday in which shots...
Umatilla Parks Department Offering Kayaking Class for Seniors
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department is offering the Seniors Intro to Kayaking course for individuals 55 years and older.
The classes, taught by a...
