Tag: Umatilla
Helen Leal Passes Away at 65
Helen Leal died on April 4, 2026 at her home in Umatilla at the age of 65.
She was born on Jan. 24, 1961 in...
Christian Rasmussen Passes Away at 72
Christian Carl Rasmussen, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 after a long and courageous battle...
Brenda Berger Passes Away at 82
Brenda Gayle Berger passed away on March 25, 2026 in Umatilla at the age of 82.
Brenda was born on April 24, 1943 in Little...
Construction of new Umatilla PD station impacts traffic
UMATILLA, Ore.-Parts of three streets in Umatilla are now closed due to construction of the new Umatilla Police station.
C, D, and 7th Streets are...
Subsurface drilling to collect data at Umatilla Marina
UMATILLA, Ore.-Work is now underway to collect data about the subsurface conditions beneath the Umatilla Marina.
A barge is expected to be in place in...
Powerline Road and Madison Improvement Project to impact traffic in Umatilla
UMATILLA, Ore.-The final phase of the Powerline Road and Madison Improvement Project in Umatilla is set to start March 17 and is expected to...
City of Umatilla’s budget nationally recognized for sixth straight year
UMATILLA, Ore.-The City of Umatilla has once again received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Umatilla received the award that represents...
ODFW, CTUIR acquisition of wildlife area near La Grande stalls
MISSION, Ore.- Acquisition of the Qapqápa Wildlife Area near La Grande by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Confederated Tribes...
Umatilla breaks ground on new Police Station
UMATILLA, Ore.-The Umatilla Police Department (UPD) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new station on March 3.
Umatilla Police, City staff and officials, contractors, and...
City of Umatilla, JUB Engineers honored for pedestrian bridge project
UMATILLA, Ore.-The City of Umatilla has been recognized for the Umatilla Pedestrian Bridge Project that opened in December 2024.
“This award is a tremendous honor...
Gloria Graves Passes Away at 78
B. Gloria Graves died on Feb. 2, 2026 at her home in Umatilla at the age of 78.
She was born on Jan. 4, 1948...
Hermiston, Umatilla partner on Internet Needs Study
HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents and business owners in both Hermiston and Umatilla have the opportunity to participate in a study to assess the need for broadband...
Boats burn, sink in Umatilla Marina
UMATILLA, Ore.-Three boats burned and sank in the Umatilla Marina during a two-alarm fire on the morning of January 19.
Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District...
Photo Gallery: Umatilla vs. Riverside Basketball
UMATILLA, Ore.-The Umatilla High School Varsity boys and girls basketball teams split their games with Riverside in 3A-6 Eastern Oregon League action from Umatilla...
Roy Grotz Passes Away at 89
Roy J. Grotz died on Jan. 7, 2026 at his home in Umatilla at the age of 89.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1936...
Umatilla SD, Energy Trust of Oregon Team Up for Energy Efficiency
UMATILLA, Ore.-Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit serving customers and communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington with clean energy solutions and savings.
The...
Dorothy Cooney Passes Away at 87
Dorothy A. Cooney of Hermiston died on Dec. 25, 2025 in Hermiston at the age of 87.
She was born on Jan. 21, 1938 in...
Javier Cisneros Passes Away at 66
Javier Cisneros of Umatilla died on Dec. 17, 2025 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 66.
He was born on May 6, 1959 in...
Jack McWhinnie Jr. Passes Away at 84
John Thomas "Jack" McWhinnie Jr. of Umatilla passed away on Dec. 8, 2025 in Hermiston at the age of 84.
He was born on Jan....
Jack McWhinnie Jr. Passes Away at 84
John Thomas "Jack" McWhinnie Jr. of Umatilla passed away on Dec. 8, 2025 in Hermiston at the age of 84.
He was born on Jan....
