Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 18-Year-Old Sex Crime Suspect
An 18-year-old male from Heppner faces 30 counts of sexual crimes against two children.
Saul Nathan Lopez remains in the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton, in...
Grace & Mercy Lutheran Church Moves, Adds Little Library for Area Youth
Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Hermiston has moved to 665 E. Gladys Avenue and has added a "little" something extra.
Eric Knerr installed...
Hermiston-Area Ag, Latino Leaders Meet With Gov. Tina Kotek
Gov. Tina Kotek met with Hermiston’s Latino community leaders Wednesday morning, May 3, to hear about the critical issues facing the Hispanic population —...
Free Yard Debris Permits Available at Hermiston City Hall
Hermiston residents are eligible for free yard trimming disposal permits to get rid of organic yard waste. Help keep Hermiston's storm drains and streets...
Irrigon Chamber of Commerce Hosting Community-Wide Yard Sale
The Irrigon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In addition to residential...
Challengers Seek to Oust Port of Morrow Commissioner John Murray
Boardman resident and Farmer’s Cup owner Jonathan Tallman said he sees conflicts of interest as a point of contention within the Port of Morrow...
Surface Collapse Closes Highway 730 Between Umatilla & Hermiston
The Oregon Department of Transportation on Tuesday, May 2, reported the road surface collapsed on a 10 mile stretch of Highway 730 east of...
District to Host Resource Fair for Families with Disabled Students
The Hermiston School District Special Programs Department will host the Students with Disabilities Family Resource Fair on May 11, from 6-8 p.m., at Rocky...
Good Shepherd Announces New CEO
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Board of Trustees announced that Art Mathisen, MHA, FACHE, has accepted the position as next president and chief...
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...
