Hermiston’s Distinguished Citizens Honored at DSA Banquet
Hermiston had a celebratory night on Wednesday as the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce honored those who’ve made their mark on the community.
After a year’s...
AARP Offering Free Tax Preparation Now Through April 13
AARP is providing free tax preparation service at New Hope Community Church in Hermiston.
Help is available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday,...
March 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 - up two from Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Community Members to Take Part in ‘Hermiston Read-a-Thon’ on March 5
The Friends of the Hermiston Public Library and Altrusa International of Hermiston are promoting literacy and a love of reading with a “Read Across...
Reward of $22,500 Offered for Information on Wolf Poached Feb. 15
Nonprofit groups will pay up to $22,500 for information that leads to an arrest or citation regarding a wolf poached Feb. 15 near the...
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Resulting in Surging Oil, Gas Prices
Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine has rocked the global oil market, with crude spiking above $100 per barrel, a price last seen in July...
Hermiston Council OKs Annexation for Horizon Project Development
The Hermiston City Council approved an annexation request on Monday that will allow the development of a Horizon Project integrated housing complex in northeast...
March 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 - up two from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Council Members Tour New City Hall Ahead of Expected Fall Opening
Nearly a year after the old Hermiston City Hall was demolished, it’s $8.6 million replacement is on schedule to open this fall.
On Monday night,...
UEC Business Resource Center Gets Grant to Help Small Businesses
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center (BRC) has received a $75,000 grant from Business Oregon to provide technical assistance to under-served and under-resourced...
Feb. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 - up one from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported...
Oregon to Lift Mask Requirements for Indoor Spaces, Schools March 19
Oregon will lift mask requirements for indoor public places and Oregon’s schools on March 19, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced, as hospitalizations drop and...
Good Shepherd Offering ‘Babysitter Basics 101’ Class on March 19
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a “Babysitting Basics 101” class on March 19.
Participants will learn child-care techniques, children’s developmental stages and what...
States Set Initial 2022 Columbia River Spring Chinook Recreational Seasons
After reviewing stock status and a slightly improved upriver spring Chinook forecast from last year's actual return, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted...
Health Foundation Accepting Grant, Scholarship Applications
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is now accepting both grant applications and scholarship applications through Feb. 28.
Grant applications may be submitted online at https://www.gshealth.org/awards and...
Feb. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 - up three from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Fire District Gives Update on Aftermath of Shearer’s Foods Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 provided an update on its Facebook page on the fire at Shearer’s Foods and the aftermath.
Crews conducted a fire...
Weather Service Briefing Eases Fears of Flooding in Umatilla County
Despite a forecast of rain and snow this weekend, there is no expectation of flooding in Umatilla County, according to the National Weather Service...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 21: Luis Barajas Cardenas, 68, was arrested on the 100 block of N.First...
Feb. 24: Umatilla County Health Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the county has Umatilla County Health today reported 10 new cases - down 11...
