Tag: Bill Elfering
Hermiston’s Dorran Wins Seat on Umatilla County Commission
Dan Dorran of Hermiston won a seat on the Umatilla County Commission Tuesday night.
Dorran topped HollyJo Beers and write-in candidate Patricia Maier in his...
Commissioner Candidates Tackle Budgets, Racism, COVID-19 & More
The coronavirus pandemic, systemic racism and budget issues were among the topics taken up Tuesday during a forum featuring the three candidates running for...
Dorran, Beers to Face Off in November for Commissioner Seat
Hermiston’s Dan Dorran and Milton-Freewater’s HollyJo Beers will face each other in November to become Umatilla County Commissioner.
Dorran received 5,482 votes in Tuesday’s primary...
Umatilla County Receives Award for Professional Development Program
Umatilla County was recently awarded an achievement award from the National Association of Counties for its professional development program.
Umatilla County Commissioner Bill Elfering, Commissioner...
Umatilla County Secures $1.6 Million for Renovations to Jail
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the $1.6 million approved by the Oregon Senate to fund the renovation of the county jail.
Once completed,...
EOTEC Gets Rave Reviews Following Fair, Rodeo Week
The Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo wrapped up their inaugural week at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) and the...
Commissioner Elfering Bullish on EOTEC, Despite ‘A Few Bumps’
Every new venue has a few kinks that need to be worked out and the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) is no...
Gallery: 2017 Dancing with the Hermiston Stars
Saturday's Dancing with the Hermiston Stars raised more than $11,000 for charities while entertaining a large crowd who came ready to root for their...
Murdock Wins County Commissioner Race
Pendleton’s George Murdock beat out four other candidates on Tuesday to become Umatilla County’s next commissioner.
Murdock tallied 2,547 votes, or 29.8 percent, to turn...
