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Umatilla County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director
Umatilla County Historical Society, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has recently hired a new executive director. The Umatilla County Historical Society and Heritage Station Museum has named Shannon. Gruenhagen as the executive director. She steps into the role today, Aug. 1. Gruenhagen has a bachelor’s degree in business administration...
Battle Mountain has new evacuation levels
UKIAH – After attending a morning briefing on the BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX FIRE, the following changes have been made to the Evacuation Levels in that area. The following report is from the Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center. Downgraded to LEVEL 1 (BE READY – Green):. Entire City of...
Two graduate from local treatment court program
PENDLETON — Two Umatilla County residents in early July graduated from the 6th Judicial District Treatment Court Program. According to a press release from the program, this was its second graduation ceremony for the year.
Evacuation orders dropped, 1,500-acre wildfire near Milton-Freewater contained
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.-The Big Horn, Canoe Ridge, Powerline Road and Gooseneck Fires were fully contained on July 31 after burning an estimated 1,317,518 acres, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. All evacuation levels for the fire have also now been dropped, according to Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. According to Milton-Freewater...
Umatilla County Housing Authority hosts block party in Hermiston
HERMISTON — Carnival games, kids activities, safety demonstrations, live music and a resource fair are all featured during a National Night Out Block Party in Hermiston. The free community celebration is Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m. at Victory Square Park, 150 SW 10th St. In addition, it includes a meet and greet with local law enforcement and firefighters. Also, food vendors will offer a variety of tasty treats.
Smoky skies will worsen air quality by this afternoon for many counties in Northern Oregon and Southern Washington
Air Quality Alert for Umatilla and Morrow Counties in Oregon plus Yakima, Benton, Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, and Stevens Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for...
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