Hermiston Man Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Joy Lane and Sagebrush Road.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office...
Dec. 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 55th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 55th county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 55th death with COVID-19 is a 75-year-old male who tested...
Rivoli Restoration Group Announces Release of Rivoli History Book
An early supply of the new history book Rivoli has arrived in Pendleton according to Andrew Picken, Rivoli Restoration Coalition president.
The 500-page illustrated book...
Santa Claus Arriving in Boardman on Wednesday for Selfies
With the addition of some safety precautions, the fifth annual SECO Pallets Santa Drive will be happening in Boardman tomorrow, Dec. 23 – pandemic...
COVID Vaccine in Umatilla County; Front-Line Workers to Get 1st Access
The COVID-19 vaccine is in Umatilla County, but will be several months before it is available to the general public due to its limited...
Dec. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 49 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 49 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 5,066. There are currently 265 presumed cases of...
Want to Help Kids Keep Warm This Winter? Take the Polar Plunge Jan. 2
Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start and the city of Umatilla are partnering on the first annual Coats for Kids Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan....
One Steelhead Bag Limit Continues Upstream of The Dalles Dam
Oregon and Washington fishery managers have decided to continue the one adult hatchery steelhead bag limit through March 31, 2021.
The limit is for the...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 reckless driving arrest
2 criminal trespass...
Pendleton Coalition Teaming Up to Provide Free Christmas Dinners
The Salvation Army Pendleton Corps, along with the Pendleton Community Action Coalition, Altrusa International of Pendleton, Inc., Umatilla County Responds, and Neighbor 2 Neighbor...
Umatilla County Search & Rescue Named Program of the Year for 2020
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue was awarded the Search and Rescue Command Council Program of the Year Award.
The award was given...
Dec. 21: Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Pass 5,000 Figure
Umatilla County Health today reported 113 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the county's total past 5,000.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday...
Weather Service Forecasting Gusts Up to 50 MPH through Tonight
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued a wind advisory for today and Tuesday affecting the Eastern Oregon region and beyond.
The wind...
ODOT Says New Safety Features Along Interstate 84 to Wrap Up Soon
Two major Interstate 84 safety improvement projects designed to benefit travelers during challenging eastern Oregon winters will be completed this month by the Oregon...
Dec. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 54th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 54th county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s54th death with COVID-19 is a 91-year-old male who tested positive...
Irrigon Residents Encouraged to Help Kids in Need with Giving Tree Cards
Irrigon residents are invited to stop by city hall at 500 N.E. Main Ave. and pick up a Giving Tree card or two to...
State Police Seeking ‘Person of Interest’ in Shooting in Heppner
The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office has asked the Oregon State Police to take over an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Dec....
Blue Mountain Community College Students Spread Christmas Spirit
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) students didn’t let the cancellation of the annual Christmas dinner spoil the Yuletide spirit.
With the BMCC holiday dinner canceled...
Dec. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - down two from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 4,845. There...
Pendleton Center for the Arts to Host First Draft Writers’ Series Tonight
The First Draft Writers’ Series is returning to the Pendleton Center for the Arts as a ZOOM-based offering tonight, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
Journalists...
