Umatilla County Commissioner Candidate Alan Heel Lands in Jail
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has arrested county commissioner candidate Alan Murl Heel. And the county has filed a court action seeking to declare...
A Closer Look at the 4 Candidates Running for Senate District 29 Seat
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
For the first time in more than a decade, the expansive eastern Oregon state Senate district held by Republican Sen....
ODOT Plans Open House to Discuss Highway Projects in Pendleton
The Oregon Department of Transportation will hold an open house today to provide updates on work on Highway 395 and OR 11.
Those attending will...
Cornerstone Baptist Church to Hold Spring Artisan Market May 3-4
Cornerstone Baptist Church, 193 E. Main St. in Hermiston, will host the Spring Artisan Market fundraising event this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4.
The event...
Hermiston Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation is seeking applications for its 2024 grant cycle, which will run from May 1 to May 31.
Local organizations serving...
County Commissioners Dispense Funds from Livestock Auction
The Umatilla County Fair youth livestock auction created a helpful cash bonus.
August’s livestock auction at the county fair took in $40,231.91 in commission from...
Give Wildlife a Chance: Leave Young Animals Where You Found Them
Finding a young wild animal alone does not mean it needs to be rescued. In fact, the best course of action is to leave...
Boardman Council to Hold Supplemental Budget Hearing
The Boardman City Council will hold a hearing on its 2023-24 supplemental budget at its May 7 meeting.
The council will also hear presentations from...
Hermiston Highway Shooter Dies at Oregon State Penitentiary
A Hermiston man serving life sentences at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem for shootings during the late 1980s has died.
The Oregon Department of...
80 Proof Ale to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
80 Proof Ale will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country band will take the stage at...
Tuition to Rise Again at Oregon’s Seven Public Universities
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Incoming freshmen at Oregon’s public universities will pay record tuition for the upcoming school year, with all seven of the...
Umatilla Electric Headquarter’s Renovation in Full Swing
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s renovation of its headquarters on Elm Avenue in Hermiston is well under way.
Chervenell Construction is leading the renovation project for UEC....
ODFW to Host Youth Fishing Events Around the Gorge During May
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host several youth fishing events the first three Saturdays in May around the Columbia River Gorge.
ODFW...
Demand for Electricity in Northwest Projected to Grow by 30 Percent
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Electricity demand in the Northwest is expected to grow more than 30% in the next decade, or about 5% more...
Umatilla County Gets Pushback on Plan to Restrict Fowl, Small Animals
People living on small or hobby farms in Umatilla County may need to get their chickens in a row.
The Umatilla County Planning Commission is...
Hunters Urged to Apply Early for Controlled and Premium Hunts
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging hunters to apply for their controlled and premium hunts as soon as possible and before...
Hatrock Hounds Annual Rock & Gem Show Set for May 10-12 at EOTEC
The Hatrockhounds Gem and Mineral Society will host their annual rock and gem show on May 10-12 at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center,...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11 a.m. so the...
Pinwheels for Prevention Brings Awareness to Child Abuse Prevention
With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Good Shepherd Health Care System took part in the annual Pinwheels for Prevention Friday outside the main...
Pendleton Animal Shelter to Participate in ‘Empty the Shelters’
Now, more than ever, local animal rescue advocates urge people to consider adopting shelter animals.
The Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter is participating again in Empty...
