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Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 19: Dillan Drake Massey, 34, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Oregon House passes “Alyssa’s Law” to improve school safety
SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill on March 25 that would require school districts in the state to consider installing...
Donate to celebrate a local healthcare worker this Doctors’ Day
HERMISTON, Ore.-Doctors’ Day is March 30 and there’s still time to make a charitable donation to the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) in...
Free Kids Fishing Derby set for April 5 in Umatilla
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 5 at the McNary Ponds in Umatilla.
The ponds...
Hermiston FFA brings home top honors from State Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought several awards back to the east side of the state from the recent Oregon State FFA...
Umatilla Tribal Fire and Police departments name firefighter and officer of the year
PENDLETON — The Umatilla Tribal Fire Department and Umatilla Tribal Police Department recently announced their Firefighter of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of...
“Speed Networking” Luncheon benefits local businesses in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever speed-networking event for local businesses on March 26.
About 40 people representing 35 different businesses and...
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway planned for April 5 in Hermiston
The free annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, hosted by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department and the Hermiston Rotary Club, is set for Saturday,...
Remove studded tires by April to avoid any possible fines
HERMISTON, Ore.-Still driving around with the clickety-clack of studded tires? It could cost you come April 1.
By law studded tires are allowed on Oregon’s...
Early spring storm to bring strong winds, possible thunderstorms
PENDLETON, Ore.-An early spring storm could bring potentially damaging high winds, thunderstorms and hail to the region Wednesday night.
While temperatures should be very spring-like...
Hermiston’s Spring Bazaar set for May 3
HERMISTON, Ore.-Vendor registration opens on April 2 for the 2025 Hermiston Spring Bazaar, set for Saturday, May 3 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 11: Abinadi Munoz, 25, was arrested on the 900 block of S. Highway...
Hermiston’s Read and Walk Trail now open
HERMISTON, Ore.-Enjoy reading and the outdoors? The new Read and Walk Trail in Riverfront Park is now open.
Families and the community are encouraged to...
Umatilla launches mass notification system for emergency alerts
UMATILLA — Residents of Umatilla now can get city emergency alerts on their smartphones.
The city of Umatilla has collaborated with CivicPlus, a government technology...
Hermiston unveils Capital Improvement Plan to address infrastructure needs
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston released an update on its 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week.
An outline of water, wastewater and street improvements...
Measles cases rising nationwide, none reported in Umatilla County
HERMISTON, Ore.-The number of measles outbreaks so far this year has already surpassed the total for all of 2024.
According to the Centers for Disease...
More than $2.9M coming to Northeastern Oregon school districts
SALEM — Oregon’s K-12 public schools in 2025 will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund.
Oregon has 197 public school districts; the...
Spring Break events and activities around the region
HERMISTON, Ore.-Spring Break is coming up over the next few weeks for many districts around the region. Here’s a look at some local camps...
Planning to travel this summer? Real ID deadline is May 7
SALEM, Ore.-Real ID’s will be required to fly commercially starting May 7 and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) offices across Oregon are seeing...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce to host Speed Networking Luncheon
HERMISTON, Ore.-Tickets are going fast for the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking Luncheon, set for Wednesday, March 26 at the Hermiston Community Center,...
