LATEST NEWS
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 27 at 2:37PM PDT until April 29 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6-8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN…From 11 PM Sunday to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous. conditions could impact...
Hermiston “Highway Sniper” dies in prison
UMATILLA & MORROW COUNTY – A Hermiston man sentenced to life in prison for a series of shootings during the late 1980’s has died in custody. The Oregon Department of Corrections says James T. Birchard died on Monday, April 22. Birchard was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP)...
Umatilla man charged in Irrigon kidnapping
HEPPNER – Casey Loyd Bailey, 47, of Umatilla has been charged in the kidnapping of an Irrigon woman. Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson is charging Bailey with the kidnapping of the woman from her home and other crimes last week. His bail has been set at $200,000 and his next court appearance will be May 3 before Sixth Circuit Court Judge Jon Lieuallen.
Consolidated Supply Co. Celebrates Its Grand Opening in Hermiston
A Pacific Northwest business that got its start in Portland nearly a century ago has finally made it to Hermiston. Consolidated Supply Co., which opened in January, held its grand opening on Thursday, April 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to be...
BAKER TRAPSHOOTING: Bulldogs take top spots at Hermiston tournament
Baker Trap Club competitors made it look easy at their first event of the season, Saturday, April 20 at Hermiston. The eagle-eyed BHS students took four champion slots at the event, picking clay targets out of the air with consistency.
EOTEC to Be Site of Hermiston’s 2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Get ready to party during Hermiston Cinco de Mayo on May 5, noon to 10 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road. There is no admission charge. The celebration features live music, folkloric dancers, information booths, local artisan and craft vendors and the Miss Cinco de Mayo Pageant. Bring an appetite — food and drink options will be plentiful.
Softball Game Recap: Irrigon Comes Up Short
Irrigon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 18-3 to the Riverside Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Irrigon of the 13-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Columbia Development Authority Needs Money, Executive Director Says
Columbia Development Authority Executive Director Greg Smith put his five-member board on notice the CDA needs revenue to meet obligations. “I want to be very candid with all five of you,” said. “We need some decisions made. We’re behind on where we ought to be because the five board members will not give me direction.”
Umatilla Police Department receives nearly $9K to fund AEDs for patrol vehicles
UMATILLA, Ore. -- The Umatilla Police Department has been awarded a grant of nearly $9,000 to assist with funding the acquisition of five new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.