Information Sought on Suspect in Assault

The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is seeking any witnesses or information that occurred Wednesday morning near Yoakum Road on Interstate 84. According the sheriff’s office,...

HHS Boys Soccer to Host Playoff Match Saturday

The Hermiston High School boys soccer team will play Woodburn in a playoff match at Kennison Field on Saturday, Nov. 7. Game time is 2:30...
OSP Pursuit

Man Jailed after Causing Collision with OSP

An Oregon man is in custody after colliding with an Oregon State Police trooper from the Hermiston area during a high-speed chase on Wednesday. According...

OSP Seek Stolen Pick-Up, Suspect

The Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a pick-up truck believed to be stolen by a driver who eluded...

Eagles to Host Breakfast on Sunday

The Hermiston Eagles will serve breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 8. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 160 N.W. Second...

Umatilla, Tribes to Tackle Old Town Overgrowth

Tucked away behind a locked gate, plants and animals have taken over the Umatilla Village/Old Town Site. The city of Umatilla and the Confederated Tribes...
Umatilla Fire Bond

Umatilla Voters Approve Fire Bond

Umatilla firefighters should have new equipment, voters decided Tuesday. The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District’s proposed bond squeezed past a 3-percent margin in the unofficial...
Umatilla Zoning Map

Umatilla Zoning Ordinance Finally Approved

After more than a year of work, the city of Umatilla has a new zoning ordinance. A 136-page agenda greeted attendees of the Umatilla City...

Parks Department Collecting Canned Food

The city of Hermiston is holding a canned food drive this month. The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall will have a drop...

Umatilla Student 'Doing Well' After Being Hit by Car

A Clara Brownell Middle School student was struck by a vehicle today, but did not suffer any serious injuries and is home after being...

Bill Would Improves Columbia Gorge Roads, Bridges

The U.S. House on Tuesday passed a bipartisan proposal to help improve roads and bridges in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The bill...

Learn the History of Veterans Day on Nov. 11

James Givan, whose collection of war posters are featured in the current exhibit at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, "World War I Posters", will be speaking...

Downward Trend in Gas Prices Ends

The national average for a gallon of gasoline has increased slightly for the last three days, ending a 22-day streak of declining prices. Oregon’s average...

Hermiston Seeks to Fill Committee Seats

The city of Hermiston is looking for residents interested in serving on a couple of its committees. There are three vacancies on the city’s budget...

Umatilla Church Plans Christmas Bazaar Nov. 6-7

The Umatilla Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. The event runs from 9 a.m. to...

Tamástslikt Exhibit to Featue WWI Posters

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute will feature a new exhibit showcasing posters from World War 1. Admission is free on opening day, Friday, Nov. 6, from 10...

School Superintendent Seeks Community Input

The superintendent of Hermiston schools wants the community to let him know how he’s doing. Hermiston School Superintendent Dr. Fred Maiocco is asking members of...

Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday

The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling...

HHS to Host Soccer, Football Playoff Games

The Hermiston High School boys soccer team will match up against Crescent Valley in a playoff game at Kennison Field on Tuesday, Nov. 3....

BMCC Students Donate 1,580 Pounds of Potatos

Through a partnership with the Oregon State University Experiment Station, Blue Mountain Community College agriculture students gained an educational experience as well as helped...