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Police Jail Hermiston Man for Alleged Domestic Violence Attack
A Hermiston man is in the Umatilla County Jail on several domestic violence related counts, including strangulation and sexual assault. Hermiston police Wednesday evening, May 8, arrested Cesar Macias Delatorre, 47, in relation to a May 1 attack on an adult in his household, according to state court records. The Umatilla County Distrct Attorney’s Office on May 9 brought eight preliminary charges against Delatorre: one count each of unlawful use of a weapon and menacing and two counts each of strangulation, fourth-degree assault and second-degree sexual abuse.
Milton-Freewater council to discuss pool season, small business assistance grants
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Milton-Freewater City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. Business items on the agenda include a request from the recreation committee for the city council to discuss the 2024 pool season and YMCA service agreement; plus, consider an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Pendleton for small business assistance grants for COVID relief funds through Business Oregon.
DeSales hosting state playoff
DeSales Catholic School's varsity baseball team competes Tuesday, May 14, on campus in Walla Walla at a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Class 1B Championship tournament first-round playoff as the Irish host Moses Lake Christian. The Irish go on to win, 24-3.
WWPS outdoor levy improvements are ahead of schedule
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools reports many of the outdoor athletic and activity facilities projects included in the outdoor capital levy approved by voters in February are ahead of schedule. Work begins later this month at Walla Walla High School and a groundbreaking ceremony is set for...
One person dead in Umatilla house fire
UMATILLA, Ore.-One person is dead after a house fire near the Umatilla Police Department on the night of May 10. The fire at 401 6th Street was reported around 8:22 p.m. When fire crews arrived the home was burning and someone was trapped inside. According to the Umatilla Rural Fire...
Saturday's Launch at the 2024 Walla Walla Balloon Stampede
Here's a 360-degree view of the scene at Howard-Tietan Park in Walla Walla, where several hot-air balloons prepare for launch during the Balloon Stampede. The morning of Saturday, May 11 marked the competition among balloon pilots who were expected to perform tasks related to navigating their vessels. Video by Greg...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on May 23
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board’s monthly meeting will be held Thursday, May 23. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 425 S. Main St., Pendleton, as well as via Zoom. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found online. For...
State patrol looking for missing, at-risk elderly man in southeast Washington
DAYTON, Wash. — Law enforcement is on the lookout for a missing and endangered elderly man in Dayton, Washington. The Washington State Patrol sent out a missing person alert for 74-year-old Thomas Baird Friday afternoon. Baird is 5-foot-10, weighs 115 pounds, has gray hair and has blue eyes. According...
Regional fire departments to hold training burns in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Three regional fire departments will hold joint training burns at two locations in Walla Walla on May 20 and 24. The Walla Walla and College Place Fire Departments will be joined by Walla Walla County Fire District #4 in the joint exercises that are scheduled to start at 8 a.m. and last until 1 p.m.
2 arrested for allegedly dealing drugs, running from police in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Two women were arrested in Walla Walla for allegedly having drugs in their car and running from police on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Walla Walla Regional Drug and Gang Task Force. WWPD says the women, 28 and 40, were found at around...
Nonprofit Spotlight: VITAL Wines expands healthcare access for vineyard workers
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-A nonprofit winery is expanding its community health advocate program. VITAL Wines of Walla Walla uses its net profits to improve equity in access to healthcare for vineyard workers and their families and is now partnering with the Blue Mountain Action Council to grow its community health advocate program.
State patrol looking for missing, at-risk elderly man in southeast Washington
DAYTON, Wash. — Law enforcement is on the lookout for a missing and endangered elderly man in Dayton, Washington. The Washington State Patrol sent out a missing person alert for 74-year-old Thomas Baird Friday afternoon. Baird is 5-foot-10, weighs 115 pounds, has gray hair and has blue eyes. According...
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