State Rep. Smith Comments on Goals of Legislature’s Special Session
Gov. Kate Brown has called the Legislature into Special Session today.
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement in regards to the upcoming...
Dec. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new cases - up five from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,207. There...
Hansell Honored by OCCA for Advocating for Community Colleges
Oregon State Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) was among the winners of the Howard Cherry Awards announced by the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA).
The awards...
Morrow County Farmer Appointed to Oregon Board of Agriculture
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has appointed Eric Orem owner/operator of a diversified dryland wheat, hay, and cattle farming operation in Heppner, and Miguel Lopez,...
Smith Appointed to Joint Interim Committee for Special Session
Today, State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the Joint Interim Committee on the Second Special Session of 2021
“I appreciate leadership requesting my participation on...
Dec. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported six new cases - down seven from Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,196. There...
Boardman to Hold Meet & Greet for Deputy City Manager Position
The Boardman public is invited to attend a Meet & Greet gathering to introduce the candidates for the new deputy city manager position.
The Meet...
ODOT Seeking Public Input on State’s Transportation Policies
The Oregon Department of Transportation is asking for your input on what is important to you on your daily commute and as you travel around...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – to Get an Oregon Blue...
Let's face it, it can be tough to find the right gift for your Oregon-minded friends and loved ones. The solution to your shopping...
Dec. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new cases - down 10 from Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,190. There...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Dec. 5: Kyle Lynn Olson, 29, was arrested on the 500 block of E. Catherine...
State Rep. Smith to Continue Serving as Chair of GOP Caucus Budget
Oregon House Republican Leadership positions where announced today with Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) being re-elected chair of the Caucus Budget.
“It is my honor to...
Taking a Look Back 80 Years After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Editor’s note: Eighty years ago today, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, marking the start of the United States’ entry into World War II. Today,...
Dec. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 23 new cases - up 12 from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,177. There...
Rewards Top $36,000 for Information on Catherine Wolf Pack Poisoning
Rewards topped $36,000 for information on poisoning of the Catherine wolf pack earlier this year after Wolves of the Rockies contributed an additional $10,000...
Tribes to Get More than $2.7 Million to Help Them Deal with Pandemic
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Confederated Tribes of...
Dec. 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new cases - up eight from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday through...
Dec. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 184th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 184th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 184th death with COVID-19 is a 96year-old female who tested...
OSP Seeks Public Assistance in the Poisoning of E. Oregon Wolf Pack
The Oregon State Police is seeking public assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the poisoning of the Catherine Wolf Pack in...
Hermiston Chamber Welcomes OMG! Burgers & Brew to Hermiston
Hermiston now knows what it’s been missing out on.
With the recent opening of OMG! Burgers & Brew on Main Street, burger lovers in town...
