March 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 205th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 205th county resident has died from COVID-19 - the fourth COVID-related death reported in the past three days.
Umatilla...
March 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 204th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 204th county resident has died from COVID-19 - the third COVID-related death in the past two days.
Umatilla County’s...
Former UHS Student Arrested After Posting Threatening Video
A former Umatilla High School student was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly posting a video of himself with a weapon and a threatening statement.
According...
Pendleton Prison Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Raymond M. Alvarez, died Tuesday, March.
Alvarez was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in...
John Day Pool: Last Sturgeon Retention Day is Today
Sturgeon retention will be closed in the John Day Pool (John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam) as of Thursday, March 10.
Fishery managers from...
March 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported the 202nd and 203rd county residents have died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 202nd death with COVID-19 is a 62-year-old female...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 6: Michael Wayne Waelty, 36, was arrested on the 500 block of E....
State Rep. Smith Shares Key Funding Allocations for District 57
Last Friday, the Oregon Legislature officially adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) highlighted legislation and funding allocations for District 57.
"During...
Tillamook Creamery in Boardman Holding Hiring Event on March 24
Tillamook Creamery in Boardman will hold a hiring event on March 24 in Hermiston.
The event takes place at WorkSource Oregon, 950 S.E. Columbia Drive,...
March 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 - down one from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported...
19-Year-Old Faces Murder Charge in Connection with 18-Year-Old’s Death
A 19-year-old man from Walla Walla faces a murder charge for allegedly killing an 18-year-old early Saturday morning in Milton-Freewater.
Manuel Adam Peralez Jr. was...
Filing Deadline for Hermiston Council, Municipal Court Judge is March 8
The filing deadline for Hermiston City Council and Municipal Judge candidates in the 2022 election is Tuesday at 5 p.m.
The four “ward” council positions...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
2022 Legislative Session Ends with Support for Career Pathways
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) got some good news at the close of the 2022 Legislative Session.
SB 1545 – the Governor’s $200 million...
Teenager Killed in Shooting
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in the early-morning hours of Saturday in Milton-Freewater.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office received a report shortly after midnight...
Smith Appointed to Joint Emergency Board Interim Committee
Today, Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the Joint Emergency Board Interim Committee.
“As the senior Oregon House member, this is an honor and...
City Celebrates Unveiling of South Hermiston Industrial Park
Eight months after breaking ground on the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP), the city of Hermiston celebrated its $2 million expansion Friday with the...
March 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 - up nine over Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
CAPECO Seeking Contractors to Provide Nutritional Services
CAPECO is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors to provide nutrition program services.
The services will include home-delivered meal and congregate meal...
March 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported five new cases of COVID-19 - down 13 from Wednesday's total.
The last time there were five or fewer new...
