HPD Weekend Roundup
Here’s a rundown of Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
2 informational reports
6 theft reports/arrests
4 warrant...
Domestic Violence Services Seeks Donations
Domestic Violence Services of Umatilla and Morrow County is in immediate need of donations of household items for the shelters.
DVS is seeking donations of...
SAR Finds Bone Believed to Be Related to Remains Found Earlier
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit (SAR) found a bone on Saturday that is believed to related to a case involving human...
Developer Clears First Hurdle for New 31-Lot Subdivision in Hermiston
The Hermiston City Council approved findings of fact Monday night that lays the groundwork for annexing nearly 14 acres of land for a new...
Happy Homecoming for Hermiston
The Hermiston Bulldogs ended a two-game skid Friday night with a dominating 60-34 win over Hood River on Homecoming night at Kennison Field.
The Eagles,...
Fair Contest Participants Go to Seed
Spitting in public may be forbidden in etiquette books, but Eastern Oregon has one exception to the rule: watermelon seed spitting. The Umatilla County...
Chamber to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Sandy’s Home Adult Day Facility, 1330 S.W. 16th St.
The...
Meet Oregon's Defender of Wolves
A story in Willamette Week has a different perspective on wolves and Oregonians.
In a piece called The Howling posted today by Jordan Green, he...
2 Injured in Apparent Hermiston Stabbing Incident
Two Hermiston men were injured in an apparent stabbing that took place Thursday morning at Dun Rollin Trailer Park on E. Jennie Ave.
Hermiston Police...
City Council Considers Umatilla River Bridge Location Analysis
The Hermiston City Council on Monday will vote on whether to help fund an engineering analysis to evaluate the pros and cons of two...
Feb. 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 77th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 77th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 77th death with COVID-19 is a 71-year-old male who tested...
Driver Injured in Rollover Accident Near Boardman
A 77-year-old man was injured Sunday evening when he lost control of his vehicle while trying to pass a commercial truck on Interstate 84...
Nearly Half Inch of Rain Fell Wednesday Night
Thunder and lightning filled the sky Wednesday and nearly a half an inch of rain fell in the Hermiston area over night.
According to the...
Work Scheduled to Begin May 7 on North 1st Place Roadway Project
Roadway, walkway, and utility upgrades on North 1st Place in Hermiston are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of May 7.
This work will require...
County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Impaired Drivers During Holidays
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) will once again be teaming up with agencies around the State for the Christmas and New Year’s season.
Beginning...
City of Boardman Seeking Applicants for Holiday Caring Baskets
Those in Boardman who might need a little extra help during the holidays may submit applications for Boardman Caring Baskets.
Applications are available at the...
Girls at HHS in Trouble for Dress Code Violations Far More Often than Boys
Teachers and administrators at Hermiston High School since the start of the 2021 school year sent 146 out of 1,712 students to the office...
Emergency Evacuations Continue in Flooded Areas of Umatilla County
On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported there were successful evacuation efforts using two helicopters in areas affected by county flooding.
Helicopters...
Umatilla Prison Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Michael Kent Ball, died the morning of Feb. 10.
Ball was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional...
DEQ Launches Tool to Improve Public Access to Water Quality Data
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released a new online tool that will give the public greater access to water quality monitoring data....
