Female Pedestrian Struck and Killed While Crossing Highway 395
A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday night while attempting to cross Highway 395.
According to the Oregon State Police, the...
Two Hermiston Men Rescued After Being Stranded While Kayaking
Two Hermiston men were rescued Sunday after they were stranded on a pair of small islands in the Umatilla River.
Around 4:48 p.m., Umatilla County...
SBA Hosting Free 2-Day Business Summit on Tuesday, Wednesday
As a part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration is hosting a free two-day virtual summit starting on Tuesday, May 2.
This...
Hiker Drowns in the Walla Walla River near Harris Park in Milton-Freewater
A Milton-Freewater man drowned Saturday afternoon in the Walla Walla River.
Just before 2 p.m., Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a report of a...
Hermiston Mayor Mulling Run to Fill Bill Hansell’s Senate Seat
Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann is considering adding his name to the slate of candidates seeking Bill Hansell’s seat in the Oregon Senate.
“I am exploring...
Columbia Gorge Museums Open Their Doors With Discount Pass
A world of art, culture and history along the Columbia River Gorge and beyond just got cheaper with a special pass.
The Columbia Gorge Museums...
Cattle Barons Weekend Celebrates Western Culture for 15th Year
Friday, May 5 kicks off the 15th year that Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend tips their hat to western heritage and support of future western...
Boardman Council to Meet on May 2
The Boardman City Council will meet Tuesday, May 2.
The council will take up a resolution on the CREZ III/Amazon Data Services agreement, as well...
Former Competitors Team Up to Open Eastern Oregon Computers
Will Studer and Chris (CJ) Nycz like to say that a computer is like a car. It needs a little TLC from time to...
Registration Now Open for Missoula Children’s Theater Production
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for participation in this summer’s Missoula Children’s Theatre.
Auditions for this year’s play, King Arthur’s Quest,...
City of Hermiston Seeks Community Feedback on Police Department
The city of Hermiston is collecting community feedback on the Hermiston Police Department through a public survey.
The Hermiston Police Department has 30 sworn officers who...
Eastern Oregon Computers to Host Open House on Saturday
Eastern Oregon Computers in Hermiston is holding an open house barbeque this Saturday, April 29 at their new location, 1055 S. Highway 395, Suite...
Women in Business Showcase Taking Place April 29 at EOTEC
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Business Resource Center's Women in Business Showcase is set for Saturday, April 29 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event...
Hermiston Nazarene Church Hosting 6-Week Workshop on Dementia
Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., is hosting the six-week Getting to Know Dementia workshop beginning on April 14.
The free workshop...
Master Gardeners Offering 6-Week Gardening Class in Pendleton
Umatilla County Master Gardeners will launch Seed to Supper, a free six-week gardening class, starting May 6 and ending June 10.
The classes will be held...
Many States, Including Oregon, Will See Gasoline Prices Rise
Lower crude oil prices and a drop in gasoline demand in the U.S. are starting to put the brakes on rising pump prices.
While nearly...
Blue Mountain C.C. to Hold Listening Sessions on New Strategic Plan
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) will host a series of community and public listening sessions as part of its work on a new strategic...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 23: Tasha Renee Rasco, 31, was arrested near N.E. 4th Street and E....
Lawmakers Seek Remedy for High Suicide Rates Among Farmers
By Lynne Terry
Surviving as a farmer takes grit. Profits are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, and a drought has persisted for years. Commodity prices...
Good Shepherd Auxiliary Offering $2,000 Scholarships to Students
The Good Shepherd Auxiliary is offering five $2,000 scholarships for area students planning to pursue a career in the health care industry.
Applicants must have...
