Parks & Rec Selling Take-Home Halloween Activity Bags
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is once again selling take-home Halloween activity bags for kids of all ages.
The reusable bags are $10 (each...
Oregon and Other West Coast States See Big Drops at the Gas Pumps
Oregon and other West Coast states are seeing some of the biggest weekly decreases in the nation.
Gasoline supplies in the area are returning to...
Umatilla Parks & Rec Gearing Up for Trick-or-Treat on Main Activities
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department staff are busy putting the finishing touches on this year’s Trick-or-Treat on Main activities.
Some of the events, including...
As Many as 60 Vehicles Crash on Interstate 5 On Wednesday
Interstate 5 was closed down most of Wednesday following a pileup involving more than 60 vehicles.
Around 8 a.m., Oregon State Police troopers responded to...
City of Umatilla Hosting Movie Night at Marina Park on Friday
The city of Umatilla will be hosting Movie Night in the Park this Friday, Oct. 21 in Umatilla Marina Park, with Hocus Pocus showing.
The...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Hosting ‘Haunted Hustle 5K’ Event
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Haunted Hustle 5K event on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Oxbow Trail in Hermiston.
The family-friendly event...
Student Debt Relief Application is Live: Here’s What You Need to Know
By Ariana Figueroa
President Joe Biden announced Monday that student loan borrowers can begin to apply for debt relief through a new online application.
Biden said the...
OSP Seeks Help Identifying Those Responsible for Killing Collared Wolf
The Oregon State Police is asking for the public's help regarding the killing of a wolf near Durkee.
On Oct. 3, OSP Fish and Wildlife...
Umatilla to Host Candidates’ Forum
The city of Umatilla will hold a Candidates' Forum this evening, Oct. 19, to introduce the candidates running for mayoral and city council positions...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Treats on Main & Beyond
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Treats on Main & Beyond free Halloween event on Monday, Oct. 31.
Businesses that are...
Irrigon Chamber Hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival
The Irrigon Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival on Monday, Oct. 31 at the event plaza, 420 N.E. Main...
Virtual ‘Coffee Chat’ to Examine Cyber Attacks and How to Combat Them
The Mt. Hood Small Business Development Center is offering a virtual “coffee chat” on Oct. 19 on the dangers of cyber attacks and how...
Change in the Weather Coming This Weekend as Temperatures Drop
Cool and wet fall conditions are expected to arrive in the Lower Columbia Basin this weekend.
The National Weather Service (NWS) out of Pendleton forecasts...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st...
Record Swap & Audio Expo Taking Place This Weekend in Pendleton
The Pendleton Record Swap & Audio Expo is taking place this weekend, Oct. 14-16, at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.
The event kicks off...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Hold Work Sessions
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board will hold work sessions with Umatilla County public library directors to receive reports about last fiscal year’s...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 15: Ben Davison Jr., 50, was arrested near W. Ridgeway and N.W. Butte...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for Boardman Immediate Care Clinic
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Boardman Immediate Care Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at...
Oregon Health Officials Expect a Winter Surge of Covid, Flu Cases
By Lynne Terry
Covid-19 cases could start going up within a month, marking a fall and winter surge of the virus along with an expected...
Watch for Wildlife: Vehicle-Wildlife Collisions Peak This Time of Year
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding (the "rut") puts them on the move,...
