Tag: Oregon Department of Transportation
Ione Man Dies in Car Crash Near Hermiston
Hermiston Woman Flown to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of an early Friday morning...
Multiple Crashes on I-84 Leave 2 Dead
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is still on scene investigating the cause of Sunday night's multi-vehicle traffic crash along the westbound lanes of Interstate...
FedEx Crash Closes I-84 Near Pendleton
Freezing rain and icy road conditions were factors in several Tuesday morning traffic crashes along Interstate 84 in the Pendleton area. One of these...
I-84 Eastbound Lanes Won't Re-Open Until Monday
Eastbound lanes on Interstate 84 along the Columbia River Gorge will be closed through the weekend while crews work to remove boulders and debris...
Extra Patrols to Focus on Seat Belts, Texting
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in extra patrol and enforcement with an emphasis on seatbelts/child...
Pilot Rock Woman in Critical Condition After Crash
A Pilot Rock woman was listed in critical condition following a one-vehicle accident on Highway 395 about eight miles south of Pendleton on Friday.
The...
Volkswagen-Sized Boulder Falls onto I-84
A large rock, described as being the size of a Volkwagen Beetle, fell onto Interstate 84 about one mile west of Hood River Sunday...
ODOT Unveils Powerline Road Plan
In January 2015, construction will begin on a project to move the intersection of Powerline Road and Highway 730 in Umatilla.
Earlier this week, Tim...
OSP Seeks Hit-and-Run Driver
The Oregon State Police (OSP) and Oregon Department of Transportation are asking for the public's help to locate the vehicle and driver involved in...
No Fatalities on Oregon Roads During Christmas
There were no known traffic fatalities in Oregon during the 30-hour Christmas holiday reporting period, according to preliminary information from the Oregon Department of...
Pedestrian Killed on Highway 11 in Milton-Freewater
A 69-year old Milton-Freewater man died Monday evening when he was struck by a pick-up truck as he attempted to cross Highway 11 on...
Megaload Back on the Road
Warmer temperatures have made it possible for the first of three “megaloads” to get back on the road.
The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported that warmer...
Umatilla to Improve Foot Traffic Access to Downtown
From one side of town to the other, streets in Umatilla will take on a new look in the near future as plans move...
ODOT Adds 'Hermiston' to Interstate Signs
Motorists driving east on Interstate 84 were only notified of the largest city in eastern Oregon until they were just two miles from Hermiston...
Umatilla Aims to Continue 'Safe Routes' Program
Increased Construction Costs Could Downsize Project
Both the city and the local school district will likely put up funds to help a “Safe Routes to...
Truck Driver Dies in Accident on Highway 204
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Friday morning's fatal log truck crash that resulted in the death of a 51-year...
CTUIR Expands Public Transportation Service
From Pilot Rock to Mission and Walla Walla to La Grande, white shuttle buses shuffle travelers around Northeast Oregon every day.
On July 1, the...
Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers
The Oregon State Police (OSP), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and law enforcement partners statewide urge all travelers during the upcoming Fourth of July...
Driver Suffers Serious Injuries in Accident
A Patterson, Wash., man was seriously injured in a collision Saturday night on Highway 207 near Hermiston.
According to Oregon State Police Sgt. Seth Cooney,...
OSP to Step Up Enforcement Over Weekend
In keeping with the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization running May 20 - June 2, Oregon State Police, county sheriffs and local police agencies...
