Burglars Steal Computers, Cash, Toilet Paper
Burglars broke into the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and made off with computers, cash, food and . . . toilet paper.
Chamber...
Port’s $14M Cold Storage Facility Under Construction
The Port of Morrow started work on its new $14 million cold storage rail transload facility this fall.
The facility’s specifications include a 2,500-foot rail...
Fiddlers to Jam at Hermiston Terrace on Thursday
Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living will host a fiddlers jam from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8.
Musicians are encouraged to take part in...
Umatilla Has New Mayor, Councilor
It’s official: Umatilla has a new mayor – and a new city councilor.
David Trott and David Lougee were sworn in Tuesday night as Umatilla...
Corps to Proceed with Snake River Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will proceed with planned dredging of problem sediment areas in the lower Snake River on or about Jan....
Sheriff's Crack Down Period Results in 4 Arrests
Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office contacted 50 persons, cited or warned 27 drivers for traffic-related violations, and arrested four people for DUII...
Umatilla, Port Reach Agreement in Principle
The zoning dispute between the city of Umatilla and the Port of Umatilla may be coming to a peaceful end.
It was announced on Tuesday...
Hermiston School Board to Meet Jan.13
The Hermiston School Board has re-scheduled its January meeting date.
The board will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 13 instead of its regularly-scheduled date of Jan....
Public to Hear about Proposed Charter Revisions
Pop quiz: What is a city charter and why is Hermiston revising its own?
Those questions will be answered in detail during a public meeting...
Harkenrider Retirement Celebration Set for Jan. 12
The public is invited to help send Frank Harkenrider off into retirement during a celebration on Monday, Jan. 12.
Friends and colleagues will celebrate Harkenrider’s...
Heppner Native Enjoying 'American Sniper' Success
Box office expectations are high for the new movie American Sniper, which opened last month in just a handful of theaters but drew large...
Wildhorse Offers Up Night of Karaoke on Wednesday
Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Wednesday Night Live will feature Karaoke Night on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
The fun gets started at 8 p.m. in the Wildhorse...
Good Shepherd Offering 'Healthy Saturday'
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Saturdays event on Saturday, Jan. 10.
From 10 a.m. to noon, participants, at no charge, can...
Children's Rodeo Receives Big-Time Boost
The InterMountain Education Service District’s Children’s Rodeo for children with special needs received a boost with $4,655 in combined donations from Pendleton Wal-Mart, Swire...
UHS Robotics Team Ready for 2015 Challenge
Parents and community members turned out Saturday for 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) season kick-off event for the Umatilla High School robotics team.
The team’s...
Bulldog Boys Fall to Kennewick, 46-39
The 7-1 Kennewick Lions nipped the visiting Hermiston Bulldogs, 46-39, in Saturday's non-league test.
The Bulldogs now own a 1-8 record. They play next when...
Lady Bulldogs Set School Record in Victory
Hermiston junior Jansen Edmiston scored 34 points – including 10 3-pointers – Saturday to lead the Bulldogs to an 85-56 road win over the...
Holiday DUIIs Up From a Year Ago
Oregon State Police troopers reported an uptick in the number of DUII arrests made over this New Year's holiday period, Dec. 31, 2014, at...
Boardman Public Works Picking Up Christmas Trees
The Boardman Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas trees at no charge every Monday through Friday until Jan. 16.
Residents are asked to...
County Seeks Solid Waste Committee Member
The Umatilla County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is accepting applications from county residents interested in serving on the committee.
Residents from east county (Adams, Athena,...
