Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Investment to Mitigate Water Loss
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced on Monday a federal investment of $350,000 for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation...
Columbia Development Authority Board to Meet on Oct. 11
The Columbia Development Authority Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive in Boardman.
The...
Pendleton Friends of the Library Gearing Up for Annual Book Sale
The Pendleton Friends of the Library will host its annual book sale Oct. 24-26 at the Pendleton Convention Center.
The book sale is the PFOL’s ...
Boardman Seeks Community’s Ideas for Roadmap to Its Future
The city of Boardman is embarking on a planning process for the community’s long-term growth and success.
The city is seeking the public's help in...
City of Hermiston Moves to Phase II of Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston has moved into Phase 2 of its Safety Action Plan.
The aim of the plan is to create safer transportation systems...
Stanfield, Echo FFA Seek Donations for Dinner and Auction Fundraiser
Organizers with the Stanfield & Echo FFA Auction & Dinner are seeking donations for the annual fundraiser.
According to a press release, money generated from...
Combe to Discuss Morrow County School District’s Bond Process
Matt Combe, superintendent of the Morrow County School District, will discuss the potential capital construction bond timeline during the upcoming Heppner Chamber of Commerce...
Umatilla, Morrow Circuit Court Joins Forces with Guardian Partners
The circuit court for Umatilla and Morrow counties earlier this year made a few changes to how it handles guardianship and conservatorship cases.
The court...
CTUIR to Host Voter Registration Event Oct. 10 in Pendleton
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will host a voter registration drive from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Hamley Slickfork...
Pendleton Airport Named General Aviation Airport of the Year
The Pendleton Airport has been awarded the General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Oregon Airport Management Association (OAMA).
The award recognizes the...
Morrow County School Committee Continues District Pre-Bond Work
Morrow County School District’s Community Bond Advisory Committee is working on the next steps in the pre-bond process.
The school district in a press release...
Oregon Data Shows Learning Declines Since COVID in Key Subjects
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon students are still struggling to regain ground in their grasp of key subjects three years after returning to normal...
Hermiston Police Warn Public of Recent Phone Scam Circulating
The Hermiston Police Department is warning the community about another scam circulating.
The department received a call on Wednesday from a citizen who received a...
UEC Staff to Raise Money During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Umatilla Electric Cooperative staff will be wearing pink, participating in a variety of activities and raising money during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
For the last...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for E. Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections of...
Funland Playground Closing Temporarily for Maintenance Work
Funland Playground at Butte Park will close on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. for treatment of the playground surface.
This process protects and extends...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 20: Dustin Dale Rodriguez, 34, was arrested near E. Elm Avenue and N.E....
Nonprofits Highlight Commitment to Community at Hermiston’s 2nd Annual Service Fair
More than two dozen service organizations set up shop on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Hermiston Community Center for the second annual Service Fair...
‘I’ve Got Video of You’: New Blackmail Scam Threatening Oregonians
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office shared a post from the Oregon attorney general about a Bitcoin scam circulating in the state.
According to Attorney General...
Community Yard Sale Coming to Hermiston Community Center
Looking to get rid of some of your old stuff and make a little extra cash? Or are you more interested in looking for...
