Suspect Faces Identity Theft Charge
Law enforcement officials arrested a man early Sunday morning in Hermiston on identity theft, forgery and other charges.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with help...
Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 16 in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6...
Cirque Zuma Zuma Coming to Hermiston
After sell-out seasons in Europe and an extended debut run in Australia, Cirque Zuma Zuma is headed to Hermiston High School Auditorium Friday, Feb....
BMCC Seeks to Fill 2 Board Positions
Blue Mountain Community College is seeking to fill two vacant positions on its Board of Education for Zones 2 and 5.
The vacancy comes following...
OSP Recruiting New Troopers
The Oregon State Police is recruiting new troopers and is offering entry-level testing in March.
The OSP is preparing to hire recruit troopers in 2015...
Land Use Planning Dept. to Have Hermiston Office
The Umatilla County Land Use Planning Department will begin holding office hours at the Stafford Hansell Government Center in Hermiston beginning Feb. 10.
Planning Director...
Chambers to Offer Details on Special China Trip
The Hermiston and Umatilla Chambers of Commerce will host an informational meeting on the Discover China program on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Oxford Suites.
The...
Umatilla Center Serving Lunches to Seniors
The Umatilla School District is offering lunches for senior citizens each Friday at the Umatilla Center.
Lunches will be served from noon to 1 p.m....
Beef and Beach Crab Feed Set for Saturday
The sixth annual Beach & Beef crab feed and auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The annual crab...
Chamber Puts Spotlight on Fun Fashions Boutique
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is putting its Business Spotlight on Fun Fashions Boutique.
The chamber will host a special event for...
Hermiston Honors Its Distinguished Citizens
George Anderson and Shirley Parsons have taken different paths in life, but they both arrived at the same place Wednesday night – up on...
Free Presentation to Focus on Dementia
Good Shepherd Medical Center will hold a free presentation on dementia on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Jennifer Baus of the Alzheimer’s Association will provide information on...
Sheriff's Office Has Quiet Super Bowl Sunday
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office conducted enhanced patrols immediately before and after the Super Bowl on Sunday, making a total of eight contacts and...
Elks Lodge to Host Valentine's Dinner
The Hermiston Elks Lodge will host a Valentine’s dinner for members and guests on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Attendees will have a choice of roast pork...
Kelli Schaefer Coming to Walla Walla
The Middle of Nowhere Sessions indie concert series continues with Portland band Kelli Schaefer performing at the Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla...
Students to Compete in Chess Tourney on Saturday
More than two dozen Hermiston students will compete in the Region 23 Chess Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Hermiston High School.
Students from Umatilla,...
Christian School's Dinner, Auction Set for Feb. 28
Tickets are on sale for the third annual Hermiston Christian School dinner and auction.
The event, which benefits students, will take place Feb. 28 at...
E. Oregon Forum to Focus on Climate Change
Blue Mountain Community College will be the site of the next Eastern Oregon Forum set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
The topic will...
Tamástslikt Featuring Artwork by Local Youth
In its fourth year, ArtWORKz 2015 Junior Art Show & Competition at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute has opened with 99 submissions from young artists...
Fair Announces 2015 Grand Marshal
The Umatilla County Fair Board announced the theme for 2015, along with this year’s grand marshal and its Volunteers of the Year during its...