Umatilla Electric Cooperative

06/10/2026

UPDATE 9:30 PM: Firefighting efforts continue and UEC crews remain on standby through the night. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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UPDATE 7:47 PM: Crews continue to work with emergency personnel while firefighting efforts continue to contain the fire. We appreciate your patience and please continue to use caution when traveling in the area.

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We are aware of a fire near Highway 730 west of Umatilla. UEC crews are staged nearby and coordinating with emergency personnel to ensure everyone's safety while firefighting efforts continue. Please use caution when traveling in the area, especially due to current windy conditions. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

06/09/2026

Take Me Out to the Tri-City Dust Devils Game!

Last Friday, our team and their families stepped up to the plate for an evening of food, fun, and baseball at Gesa Stadium in Tri-Cities. From enjoying dinner on Dusty's Patio to cheering on the Tri-City Dust Devils, the night was packed with great memories and team spirit. Some of our youngest UEC fans had the chance to meet Dusty himself and take part in the "Dusty Dash," adding to the excitement before the evening wrapped up with an incredible fireworks show.

We appreciate our employees every day and could not serve our members without the passion, dedication, and hard work they bring to the job. This team makes Umatilla Electric shine - on and off the field.

06/08/2026

Pole Inspections Underway in the Hermiston Area

Beginning today and continuing over the next several weeks, contract crews working on behalf of Umatilla Electric Cooperative will be conducting routine utility pole inspections throughout the Hermiston area.

Crews will be working Monday through Friday and may need to access poles located on members' properties. When access to fenced or backyard areas is required, the contractor will attempt to contact the homeowner before entering whenever possible.

These inspections are an important part of maintaining the reliability and safety of UEC's electric system.

If you have questions or concerns about inspection activities near your property, please contact UEC at 541-567-6414.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and reliable electric system.

06/04/2026

Umatilla Electric wishes our local graduates the best of luck as they step into their future! Celebrating the power of education - congratulations to the class of 2026!

06/02/2026

Your Photo Could Be in UEC’s 2027 Calendar!

Every year, Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s photo calendar brings the beauty of eastern Oregon into the homes of our members — and it’s not just a local favorite.

We’re now accepting photo submissions for the 2027 calendar, and we want to see your best shots of landscapes, wildlife, and life in our service territory.

Submission Details: photos to be considered must be:
• Landscape orientation
• High resolution
• Taken within UEC’s service territory:
(View our Service Territory Map Online Here: https://www.umatillaelectric.com/about-us/who-we-are/)

Email your photos to [email protected] by Tuesday, June 30.

Full details about the photo submission process are available here:
https://www.umatillaelectric.com/?post_type=hwcp-news-releases&p=48470&preview=true

Show us eastern Oregon through your lens!

06/01/2026

Umatilla Electric has recently opened up a new position, Power Supply Analyst. This role is responsible for providing high-level support to the Power Supply department through energy accounting, reporting and data management.

The ideal candidate will bring strong collaboration skills with internal and external partners to maintain data accuracy, manage risk, and uphold strong standards of reporting integrity.

View the full job description and submit your application today: https://www.umatillaelectric.com/jobs/power-supply-analyst/

05/30/2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has been recognized with the 2026 Customer Satisfaction Award from American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) for Co-op Energy Utilities.

This achievement is an example of the cooperative difference and aligns closely with the national Cooperative Principle #7: Concern for Community. Through active engagement, continuous improvement, and member-focused service, UEC continues to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves.

To read more, visit our website: https://www.umatillaelectric.com/news-releases/uec-receives-2026-customer-satisfaction-award-for-fourth-consecutive-year/

05/29/2026

UPDATE: As of 7:57p.m., all members have been restored. Outage was determined to be caused by a fallen branch on a power line. If you are still experiencing an outage, please call us at (888) 465-5701.

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As of 6:48 p.m., roughly 971 members of the Boardman area are being affected by an outage. Crews are on-site and patrolling the area. For more information, visit our Outage Center:

We know it’s hard when the power goes out. We work hard to make sure that doesn’t happen, but when it does, you can report your outage and stay up-to-date...

05/28/2026

Reliable, affordable energy matters to the communities we serve. As a member-owned cooperative, Umatilla Electric Cooperative is committed to advocating for policies that protect grid reliability and help keep electricity costs manageable for our member-owners.

Proposed changes to operations at the Columbia and Snake River dams could impact the availability of dependable hydropower across the Pacific Northwest. We encourage an open and transparent conversation about decisions that affect Oregon’s energy future, reliability, and affordability.

A recent court decision, stemming from litigation supported by Governor Kotek, will change the operations of the hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. These changes will increase rates and decrease the reliability of Oregon’s electric grid, affecting families and communities.