Milton-Freewater Reservoir Project Clears First Hurdle for $13 Million in Federal Funding
Milton-Freewater, OR. — A proposal to help replace an aging city water reservoir cleared the U.S. House on September 16,...
Umatilla County
Governor Kotek visits Oregon Guard aviation crews, Department of Forestry reps for an aerial wildland firefighting update
Governor Kotek visits Oregon Guard aviation crews, Department of Forestry reps for an aerial wildland firefighting update PENDLETON, Ore. -...
Oregon National Guard Black Hawks Bring Aerial Firefighting Support to Hagen Fire
PENDLETON, Ore. — For Staff Sgt. Kyle Sanders, the sight of water falling from a helicopter onto a wildfire was...
Passenger Killed in Umatilla County Crash on Highway 395
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — A 21-year-old Woodinville, Washington, woman was killed Tuesday afternoon when the Honda CR-V she was riding...
Umatilla County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Casino Robbery and Attempted Murder of Tribal Officer
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Umatilla County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for robbing the Wildhorse...
Union County Announces Hagen Fire Evacuation Zone Expansion
La Grande, Oregon - A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County...
Inter-Agency Fire Team Releases August 1st Wildfire Update
Elgin, OR - The inter-agency team managing wildfires in northeast Oregon released a daily update for August 1, 2026. Danger, Extreme...
New Hagen Fire Evacuation Levels Issued
La Grande, OR - The following evacuation notice was issued earlier this evening. This information was posted to the Union...
NE Oregon Firefighters Prepare for Red Flag Conditions Saturday
Weather and Fire Behavior: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, August 1st for very...
SNAP recipients in 10 Oregon counties have more time to replace food lost during recent fires
If you live in one of 10 Oregon counties and lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of recent fires...
Feds Post July 30 Update on NE Oregon Fires
Elgin, Oregon - Daily Update for July 30, 2026. Fire Information Phone: 541-970-7128 (8 am – 8 pm; voice only;...
New North Pendleton Rangeland Fire Protection Association Fully Trained, Responding to Wildfires
PENDLETON, Ore. — Oregon's newest Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA), the North Pendleton RFPA, is now fully trained and actively...
Union County Issues Hagen Fire Evacuation Update
La Grande, OR - A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County...
Two More Victims Die Following Fiery I-84 Crash in Umatilla County; Driver Faces DUII and Assault Charges
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — Two passengers injured in a fiery rollover crash on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County have died...
Driver Arrested After Fiery Rollover Crash on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — A Washington man was arrested on multiple charges, including driving under the influence of intoxicants, after...
Lower Umatilla well users urged to re-test drinking water this summer
Concentrations of nitrate can be higher in domestic wells during warmer months, OHA officials say PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging...
Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes task forces, Incident Management Team to Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County
SALEM, Ore. – On Wednesday night, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla...
Free worker safety, health trainings arriving in rural Oregon communities
Free worker safety and health training workshops are coming to rural communities in Oregon this summer thanks to a partnership...
Pendleton Man Dies After Rollover Crash on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — A 50-year-old Pendleton man has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday night on Interstate 84...
One Killed, Three Injured in Rollover Crash on Interstate 82 in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 82 early Sunday morning claimed the life of a Washington...
OSP Fish & Wildlife Investigation Results in Lifetime Hunting Revocation and Over $114,000 in Fines
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (1 July 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division recently concluded a significant investigation...
WorkSource Oregon hosts Veterans’ employment and resource fairs in Hermiston and La Grande
Veterans, service members, and military families encouraged to attend Hermiston, Ore. — WorkSource Oregon invites Veterans, National Guard service members, and...
Governor Kotek Secures $37.5 Million to Support Rural Maternity Care Across Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — Rural hospitals across Oregon will receive up to $37.5 million in funding to strengthen and stabilize maternity...
Rees Training Center Honored With Army Environmental Stewardship Award
Oregon Army National Guard training facility Rees Training Center near Hermiston has earned one of the Army’s top environmental honors...
America 250 Oregon Commission Announces Final Round of Oregon 250 Grant Program Awardees
Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, is proud...