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Frustrated with perceived disrespect, Umatilla mayor sues his own city

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Frustrated with perceived disrespect, Umatilla mayor sues his own city

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Mayor Caden Sipe says the city violated his First and 14th amendment rights by censuring him, among other accusations.Read Article

Umatilla pedestrian bridge closed to finish last phase of construction

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Umatilla pedestrian bridge closed to finish last phase of construction

UMATILLA, Ore. -- The Umatilla Pedestrian Bridge will close to all foot traffic beginning Tuesday, May 27, as crews complete the final phase of construction.Read Article

Groups rally against bill that would exempt Oregon county from statewide nuclear ban • Washington State Standard

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Representatives from nonprofit environmental, community and physicians groups and Oregon tribes rallied against House Bill 2410 on May 19, 2025. The bill would exempt Umatilla County from the state’s ban on new nuclear projects. (Photo by Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle)A bill that would exempt Umatilla County from the statewide ban on new nuclear energy facilities has drawn the opposition of environmentalists, tribes, doctors and northe…Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Umatilla County Sheriff cited for DUI in Gilliam County

On the evening of Friday May 16, 2025, at about 7:08 pm, a Gilliam County Sheriff's Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 84 eastbound after receiving a driving complaint through their dispatch. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic lane violation. The driver of the vehicle was Terry Rowan, Sheriff of Umatilla County Oregon, who was alone in the vehicle. Through Standardized...Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Umatilla bridge lane closures planned for the next 12 months - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – Motorists crossing the Umatilla Bridge will have to get used to the single lane closures currently in place, for the foreseeable future. Scott Klepach with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says painting work is being done on the bridge that takes Interstate 82 across the Columbia River. He says the painting work should be done by the end of the year, and that there are some structural repairs that may or may not be …Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

West suburban program offers a teens a taste of philanthropy

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For the past year, 17-year-old Sebastian Amin, a junior at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, has received added training — entirely outside the classroom — about the world of philanthropy. It’s part of a new program that offers participants the opportunity to learn more about giving, including vetting and selecting nonprofit community groups to receive some portion of a pot of $10,000. “It’s a cliche, but helping people is a good thing. I…Umatilla · Umatilla See the Story

Proposed ordinance changes in Umatilla prompt hearty debate - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – A discussion about updating certain ordinances led to an at times contentious discussion at Tuesday’s Umatilla City Council meeting. The proposed changes would be to the city’s social gambling and public parks ordinances. Much of the discussion centered around a proposed change to the ordinance regarding consumption of alcohol at city parks. The current ordinance prohibits consumption of alcohol at any city park or trail. City Manager…Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

ICYMI: Stockdale pays fine to ethics commission - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – Umatilla City Manager David Stockdale agreed to pay a $350 fine to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) in a settlement relating to a complaint filed to the commission on August 22, 2024. Elkhorn Media Group found the record of the settlement while looking for information on an unrelated case. The complaint was filed by Umatilla Mayor Caden Sipe and it alleged that Stockdale may have violated Oregon Government Ethics Law by …Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

Hit and run suspect sought by OSP - Elkhorn Media Group

UMATILLA – Oregon State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in a felony hit and run crash investigation. The investigation is the result of a three-vehicle crash in Umatilla Wednesday. At around 4:39 p.m. two vehicles were stopped, a Chevrolet Cruze stopped in front of a Saturn SL1, in line at a red light. A vehicle approaching the intersection, a white Dodge Durango, rear ended the Cruze due to driver inattentio…Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article

April 21, 2025: CTUIR Board of Trustees meeting summary

Meeting called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman Gary I. Burke. Invocation given by Member at Large Toby Patrick. Quorum of six was verified with Vice Chairman Aaron Ashley and Members at Large Lisa Ganuelas and Steven Hart on personal leave. Agenda approved 5-0-0. Old Business Public Law-280 Retrocession Testimony (25-002): This resolution authorizes Member at Large Corinne Sams and key staff to give testimony on Oregon …Umatilla · Umatilla Read Article