Columbia Basin Top Stories
January 27, 2022
Cause of boat blaze is under investigation
UMATILLA – Umatilla Rural Fire District Interim Chief Scott Stanton …Read More
January 27, 2022
Man causes a stir at WWPD
WALLA WALLA – A man was arrested Wednesday morning after …Read More
January 27, 2022
Council adopts vision plan for 2040
HERMISTON – The Hermiston 2040 Task Force spent almost two …Read More
January 27, 2022
Broadband funding for Washington students is announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) has announced …Read More
January 11, 2022
Pendleton makes winter sports regulations
News release from Pendleton School District 16R: Effective January 14, …Read More
January 1, 2022
Pursuit subject dies from injuries
PENDLETON – The following is a news release from Pendleton …Read More
December 27, 2021
Lost hikers, dog rescued from Rattlesnake Mountain
KENNEWICK – A couple and their dog who were hiking …Read More
October 13, 2021
Council to consider costly tree maintenance program
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla City Council will consider …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
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
September 28, 2021
WWPS board picks up where it left off
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla Public School Board of …Read More
September 28, 2021
Tovey is ready for new job
HEPPNER – Morrow County Deputy District Attorney Richard Tovey is …Read More
September 28, 2021
Bike lane markers could be removed
COLLEGE PLACE – The College Place City Council will hold …Read More
September 28, 2021
Council continues working on goals
PENDLETON – The Pendleton City Council holds a work session …Read More
September 27, 2021
Redistricting bills pass in special session
SALEM – Oregon House of Representatives Republicans backed away from …Read More
September 27, 2021
County to demolish buildings for new shop
PENDLETON – The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners has approved …Read More
September 27, 2021
COVID testing tent opens Tuesday
WALLA WALLA – A new, free COVID-19 testing tent opens …Read More
September 27, 2021
Beard seeks Vert input
PENDLETON – Pendleton Convention Center Manager Pat Beard has a …Read More
September 27, 2021
Waitsburg road improvement project is on the agenda
WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners …Read More
September 27, 2021
Council to consider update to system development charges
HERMISTON – The Hermiston City Council holds its regular meeting …Read More
September 24, 2021
School bus driver fatally stabbed, suspect arrested
PASCO — A school bus driver has died after being …Read More
September 24, 2021
CTUIR declares public health emergency
The following is a news release from the Confederated Tribes …Read More
September 24, 2021
Bennington Lake closed after toxic algae bloom discovered
WALLA WALLA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has …Read More
September 24, 2021
WA man enters plea to attempted production of child pornography
SPOKANE – A man from West Richland, Washington, pleaded guilty …Read More
September 24, 2021
Slide thief admits guilt
WALLA WALLA – A Burbank man pleaded guilty to third-degree …Read More