Summer Salmon Fishing Continues in Lower Columbia River
Chinook fishing in the Columbia River will continue without interruption through the remainder of the summer season, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington decided...
Cause of Warehouse Fire in Hermiston Under Investigation
The cause of a warehouse fire in Hermiston Tuesday is currently under investigation, according to Umatilla County Fire District #1.
Crews were called around 8:17...
Bill Introduced to Protect the Right to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden on Tuesday with colleagues introduced legislation to ensure that anti-choice states cannot limit interstate travel for abortion services.
The Freedom to Travel for Health Care...
Chamber Mixer Features Preview of County Fair, Farm-City Pro Rodeo
With less than a month away, the Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo were previewed Tuesday evening during the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s...
Lamb Weston to Hold Hiring Event Today in Heppner
Lamb Weston Boardman East is holding a hiring event on today, July 13 at the Gilliam & Bisbee Building, 106 E. May St. in...
Boardman Council Meets Tonight
The Boardman City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on the Port of Morrow Interchange Area Management Plan Update.
The council will also consider a...
Hermiston Voters to Have Say on Magic Mushroom Centers
The Hermiston City Council has joined Umatilla County in voting to put a ballot measure before voters in November that would allow the city...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory
Summer weather has officially arrived.
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued a heat advisory for the region today.
High temperatures are expected to...
Pendleton Parks Presents Summer Concert Series at Roy Raley Park
The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Department is presenting the Wednesdays in the Park summer concert series July 6-27 in Roy Raley Park.
Here's a look...
Poet to Be Featured Writer at First Draft Series on July 21
Penelope Scambly Schott has two bits of advice on how to be a poet; “Read a lot of poetry and get a dog.”
The poet...
Emergency Vehicle Driver Injured in Accident in Hermiston
A member of Umatilla County Fire District #1 was injured Saturday morning in an accident while transporting a patient to the hospital.
Around 9:21 a.m.,...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 4: Jeffrey Dale William Bush, 35, was arrested at Big 5 Sporting Goods...
Morrow County Residents Press Wyden Over Groundwater Issues
By Alex Baumhardt
At a virtual town hall Wednesday afternoon, Oregon’s senior U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden was pressed by several Morrow County residents about what...
Forecast Shows Rise in COVID Cases, Hospitalizations Due to Subvariants
OHSU released a new COVID-19 forecast on Thursday showing a rise in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations and deaths in the next few weeks...
Umatilla Saturday Market Open Each Week Through Sept. 18
Tthe Umatilla Saturday Market takes place each Saturday through Sept. 18 at Village Square Park on Sixth Street.
The market will be open on Saturday...
Interactive Party Band to Play Live at Wildhorse Sports Bar This Weekend
Interactive Party Band will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of genres...
State Opens Future Ready Oregon Funding Opportunity
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has announced that the application period is now open for the Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants, Round One:...
Good Shepherd Offering Virtual Healthy Cooking on a Budget Class
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free virtual Healthy Cooking on a Budget class on Tuesday, July 12 from 2 to 4...
Entire Oregon Coast Now Open For Razor Clam Harvesting
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the...
