Columbia Basin Top Stories
October 14, 2021
Sams’ confirmation hearing is Tuesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is …Read More
October 14, 2021
It won’t be a stampede, but there will be balloons
WALLA WALLA – Multiple hot air balloons will be flying …Read More
October 14, 2021
PPC to consider signage change in historic downtown
PENDLETON – The Pendleton Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. …Read More
October 14, 2021
Survey: 88 percent of WA healthcare workers are vaccinated
SEATTLE – A statewide survey of hospitals and health systems …Read More
October 13, 2021
Quintana is returned to Umatilla County
PENDLETON – Joseph Robert Quintana, 18, of Pendleton has been …Read More
October 13, 2021
HES raises its rates for electricity
HERMISTON – Electric rates for Hermiston Energy Services are rising …Read More
October 13, 2021
Council to consider costly tree maintenance program
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council will consider …Read More
October 13, 2021
Hansell: Politicians can’t keep politics out of redistricting
Athena – State Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) was optimistic when …Read More
October 13, 2021
PSD hopes state will see the light about librarian
PENDLETON – The Oregon Department of Education will be finding …Read More
October 12, 2021
Yakima man charged with rape at Sleep Center
WALLA WALLA – A Yakima man is in jail and …Read More
October 12, 2021
Republicans mount redistricting challenge
SALEM – Four Republicans including former Secretary of State Bev …Read More
October 12, 2021
Workers plagued by College Avenue cave ins
COLLEGE PLACE – College Avenue will remain closed between Lamperti …Read More
October 12, 2021
Graffiti is a problem for short-staffed PPD
PENDLETON – Graffiti is on the rise in Pendleton. Police …Read More
October 12, 2021
WWPS is surveying parents
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools has begun administering …Read More
October 12, 2021
UAS range expects 10K operations this year
PENDLETON – The Pendleton UAS Test Range has grown faster …Read More
October 11, 2021
IDAHO AMBER ALERT ISSUED
CANCEL AMBER ALERTSOLIS,KINGSTON JAMES-JEROME,IDThis is a cancellation of the Idaho …Read More
October 11, 2021
Critchley: Pandemic takes a toll on first responders
PENDLETON – COVID-19 has made things difficult for first responders …Read More
October 11, 2021
Commissioners meet as health board
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners, …Read More
October 11, 2021
Health department is studying mental health services
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Department of Community …Read More
October 11, 2021
EUFR awaits funding to build new HQ
WESTON – East Umatilla Fire and Rescue is getting ready …Read More
October 11, 2021
Council meeting begins with a work session
HERMISTON – The Hermiston City Council meets this evening at …Read More
October 10, 2021
Alleged members of motorcycle gang extradited for violent attack
GRIFFIN, Georgia — New details have been released regarding two …Read More
October 8, 2021
Woman injured in collision with semi
BURBANK — The Washington State Patrol reports an 83-year-old Walla …Read More
October 8, 2021
Work underway to locate AEDs
PENDLETON – Pendleton Fire Chief Jim Critchley is observing Sudden …Read More
October 8, 2021
‘Huge’ concrete pour is next week
WALLA WALLA – Work continues on the bridge replacement project …Read More
October 8, 2021
New mental health provider has hired many from Lifeways
UMATILLA COUNTY – Community Counseling Solutions has already taken over …Read More
October 8, 2021
M-F paint recycling is tomorrow
MILTON-FREEWATER – Residents wishing to recycle leftover house paint, stain, …Read More
October 8, 2021
Council seeks economical ways to improve communication
PENDLETON – Improving communication with the public is the newest …Read More
October 7, 2021
PPD is cracking down on school zone speedsters
PENDLETON – Pendleton Police Chief Chuck Byram says that maybe …Read More
October 7, 2021
Building permits will be fewer, but construction will be busy in 2022
COLLEGE PLACE – Construction activity is predicted to be very …Read More
October 7, 2021
COVID-19 cases are declining
PENDLETON – Umatilla County Board of Commissioners Chairman George Murdock …Read More
October 7, 2021
Voters will be asked to renew sales tax for street repair
WALLA WALLA – This November, Walla Walla residents will be …Read More
October 7, 2021
Council forges forward for Goad Road area housing development
PENDLETON – The Pendleton City Council has approved the city …Read More
October 5, 2021
Reno air service coming to Pasco
RENO – A new airline will begin flying from its …Read More
October 4, 2021
Hunters help deputies track down a fugitive
Heppner – Jeremy James Combes, 42, has been arraigned on …Read More
October 4, 2021
Thompkins wants charges dismissed
WALLA WALLA – A Pendleton man arrested after allegedly organizing …Read More
September 30, 2021
Ultimate Rides visits Holton Secret Lab
HELIX – Holton Secret Lab won’t be a secret anymore. …Read More
September 29, 2021
Material released during emergency may remain unknown
HERMISTON – Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Battalion Chief …Read More
September 29, 2021
Pendleton BMCC campus is open virtually only
PENDLETON – The Pendleton campus of Blue Mountain Community College …Read More
September 29, 2021
One arrested after disturbance near Irrigon schools
IRRIGON – The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office reports a disturbance …Read More
September 29, 2021
Asotin Co. to pay $100K to woman who alleged sexual harassment by judge
News release from U.S. Attorney’s Office — Eastern District of …Read More
September 29, 2021
Man arrested for August shooting
PENDLETON – Joseph Quintana Jr., 18, of Pendleton has been …Read More
September 29, 2021
Gift certificate give-away starts Thursday
HERMISTON – The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is launching the …Read More
September 29, 2021
Master saddler to participate in national show
OKLAHOMA CITY – Pedro Pedrini of Pendleton will be one …Read More
September 29, 2021
Council will resume interrupted meeting virtually
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council will meet …Read More
September 29, 2021
WW Veterans Home responds to COVID-19 outbreak
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Veterans Home is dealing …Read More
September 28, 2021
Multiple calves found dead or injured, consistent with wolf attack
UKIAH – (Investigation report from the ODFW) September 25, 2021 …Read More
September 28, 2021
California man pleads guilty for role in Eastern Oregon methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy
PORTLAND – (Release provided by U.S. Attorney’s Office – District …Read More
September 28, 2021
Police use Narcan to save a life
WALLA WALLA – Two Walla Walla police officers successfully administered …Read More
September 28, 2021
School bus driver shortage hits PSD
PENDLETON – The Pendleton School District is facing a school …Read More