Berit Thorson

PENDLETON — The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners approved $1.25 million for the city of Pendleton's SE 15th Street Extension project during its regular meeting Wednesday morning, Dec. 11.

MILTON-FREEWATER — At the end of 2023, residents in Milton-Freewater caught the attention of the Oregon Department of Transportation and their state representative and regarding what they deemed a dangerous stretch of road.

PENDLETON — Smaller Umatilla County projects may see increased competition moving forward, after a first reading proposal to increase the threshold for requiring formal bids.

BOARDMAN — During its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Columbia Development Authority decided to hire a second law firm.

From left, Hermiston High School science teacher Robert Theriault with students Bryson Jeppeson, Yael Estrada Gutierrez and Yahir Conejo-Garcia, who created the winning app for Rep. Cliff Bentz’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Office of Rep. Cliff Bentz/Contributed Photo

HERMISTON — Three Hermiston High School seniors won the Congressional App Challenge for Oregon Congressional District 2, represented by Cliff Bentz.

IRRIGON — David Sykes, commissioner for Morrow County, abruptly left the board of commissioners' regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Irrigon while experiencing a medical emergency.

UMATILLA — People walking between the downtown and South Hill regions of Umatilla will soon have a new route to try out.

The Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 allows resident interns to gain hands-on experience working alongside professional personnel with its Resident Intern program. The district is hiring 16 new firefighters and EMTs in early 2025 with funding from a federal grant.

WESTON — The city of Weston has referred an investigation into possible theft to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office.