Hermiston Man in Custody, Facing Multiple Sex-Related Charges
A Hermiston man is in jail after his Tuesday arrest on several sex-related crimes.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) arrested Jose Olivarez Fernandez, 58, on...
Tag Exchange Available for Archery Elk Hunters Impacted by Wildfire
General season archery Eelk hunters who were unable to hunt because they were displaced or personally impacted by wildfires may exchange their tag for...
Federal Health Care Training Grant to Aid Students in Eastern Oregon
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Baker Technical Institute has secured a $147,203 federal grant to increase access to health care...
Hermiston School District Earns Financial Award for 14th Time
The Hermiston School District’s business department has been recognized for its financial reporting.
The department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting...
BMCC Awards Scholarships to 127 Students for 2020-21 School Year
The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) Foundation has awarded 132 scholarships to 127 students for the academic year 2020-2021.
Scholarships are awarded on a criterion...
Hermiston Parks Department Selling ‘Halloween at Home’ Bags
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is selling Halloween at Home bags to help conjure up family Halloween fun.
The bags are $7 each and...
Commissioner Candidates Tackle Budgets, Racism, COVID-19 & More
The coronavirus pandemic, systemic racism and budget issues were among the topics taken up Tuesday during a forum featuring the three candidates running for...
Umatilla County Resident Dies Monday in I-84 Motorcycle Accident
A Milton-Freewater man died Sunday in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 84 near milepost 64.
The Oregon State Police (OSP) were called to a report...
Oct. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus - up eight from Tuesday.
Today's numbers brings the county's overall total to 2,960.
There are 162...
Hermiston City Council Candidates Give Voters Their Views on Issues
The five candidates running for the four at-large Hermiston City Council seats shared their views on a variety of topics Tuesday night, ranging from...
Boardman Senior Center in Need of Volunter Meal Delivery Drivers
The Boardman Senior Center is seeking volunteers to deliver hot meals to seniors every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning on Oct. 6.
Deliveries will be local,...
Oct. 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 new COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported five newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's numbers brings the county's overall total to 2,947.
There are 159 presumed cases of coronavirus in...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
COVID-19 Relief Funds Available Through Irrigon-Boardman Center
The Irrigon-Boardman Assistance Center has funds available for rent, utilities and more for those living in the 97844 zip code who are being impacted...
Advantage Dental to Offer Free Dental Services in Ione on Wednesday
Due to the postponement of school services, Advantage Dental will be at the Ione Community Clinic this Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to...
Stanfield Farm Receives $61,000 Farm-to-School Program Grant
Aichele Farms in Stanfield is one of six recipients of a farm-to-school program grant.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) recently announced the six awardees...
Oct. 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 27 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's numbers brings the county's overall total to 2,942.
There are 157 presumed cases of coronavirus in...
Let’er Buck Cares Fund Gives $10,000 to Tough Enough To Wear Pink
The Pendleton Round-Up's Let'er Buck Cares Fund gave a much-needed boost to the Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP) campaign in the form of a...
Good Shepherd to Host Medicare Birthday Party On Tuesday
If you’re turning 65 in the next six months and need unbiased information about Medicare, register to join Good Shepherd Health Care System’s free...
ODFW Announces C2 Ranch Late Archery Hunt Drawing Now Open
Six lucky archery hunters will have the opportunity to enjoy three days hunting the 10,000-acre C2 Ranch during the Rogue Unit late archery deer...
