HPD and HSD respond to rumors of violence

HERMISTON – The Hermiston School District was made aware of potential threats of violence over …Read More

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Time to Let ’er Buck

PENDLETON – The award-winning Pendleton Round-Up begins today. The tented area inside the Round-Up Grounds …Read More

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Sunday night lightning sparks new fires on Umatilla National Forest

PENDLETON — (News release from the Umatilla National Forest) The lighting that occurred Sunday night has …Read More

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Man arrested for August incident resists and faces more charges

HERMISTON – Angel Padilla, 24, was being sought by the Hermiston Police Department for fleeing …Read More

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Athena man spits on deputy

ATHENA – The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about a disturbance …Read More

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Umatilla County is tackling post-pandemic truancy

UMATILLA COUNTY – Truancy no longer means cutting a class here and there. An estimated …Read More

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The Whitman Spring Fire is contained

PENDLETON – The Whitman Spring Fire reached 100 percent containment on Saturday. The fire is …Read More

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UPD arrests man for several felonies

UMATILLA – The Umatilla Police Department has arrested Roman Valentin Garza, 45, after he initially …Read More

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Pomeroy Ranger District to re-open Saturday

PENDLETON — (News release from Umatilla National Forest) The last large fire closure area on the …Read More

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Sams Wins 2024 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award

MISSION – (News release from CTUIR) Corinne Sams, a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian …Read More

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