Hermiston High, Principal honored for commitment to military employees
HERMISTON, Ore.-Principal Tom Spoo has been recognized for Hermiston High’s support of National Guard and Reserve military members in the workplace.
“We are honored to...
Umatilla County Public Health monitoring Pertussis outbreak
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Pertussis outbreak in Umatilla County has expanded to 21 confirmed and suspected cases.
Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a highly...
Man with warrant for attempted murder in South Dakota arrested in Umatilla
UMATILLA, Ore.-A man wanted on several out-of-state warrants, including one for murder was arrested in Umatilla on March 13.
A Umatilla Police Sergeant on patrol...
Info sessions set for Eastern Oregon rural healthcare education camps
LA GRANDE, Ore.-The Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC) is holding two online question and answer sessions regarding upcoming free MedQuest summer camps.
The...
House bill would help Oregon’s Veterans access medical care
SALEM, Ore.-A public hearing on a bill introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives that would provide medical assistance for low-income Veterans was held...
Winter gravel pickup starts March 12 in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-In perhaps the surest sign yet that spring is finally here, the City of Pendleton will start its winter gravel pickup on Wednesday,...
Bowling for Charities League raises over $4k for local organizations
HERMISTON, Ore.-Five organizations will benefit from $4,560 raised during a recent Bowling for Charities League at Desert Lanes.
“The more we can give back to...
Baker boys and girls basketball ready for State Quarterfinals
BAKER CITY, Ore.-The Baker Bulldog Boys and Girls basketball teams are both into the quarterfinals of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) State Tournament.
“We...
Stanfield Boys finish fourth at State Basketball Tournament
STANFIELD, Ore.-The Stanfield boys basketball team brought home a fourth-place finish in the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) State Basketball Tournament in Pendleton on...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 1: Karen Citlaly Cortes Cruz, 27, was cited and released on the 1300...
Elgin Opera House Plans Pendleton Expansion
PENDLETON, Ore. - The City of Pendleton recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Elgin Opera House to sell the Christian Science/Bisnett...
Pasco Woman Dead After Head-on Crash in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - A Pasco woman died and five other people were hospitalized following a two-car, head-on crash on March 4.
Oregon State Police...
“Quill of the Umatilla” Literary Magazine Seeking Submissions
PENDLETON, Ore. - Local writers and artists are encouraged to submit original works to a new literary magazine to be published by the Pendleton...
Survey Will Help Form Statewide Nutrient Reduction Strategy for Oregon’s Water
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking community input as it develops a statewide Nutrient Reduction Strategy for the...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 20: Julie Ann Peterkin, 49, was arrested on the 600 block of N....
Blue Mountain Community College Student Orientations Set Across Eastern Oregon
PENDLETON, Ore. - Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is offering a series of orientations for new students across Eastern Oregon throughout March.
The orientations cover...
Hermiston High Starts Army JROTC Program
HERMISTON, Ore. - 52 Hermiston High School students are now enrolled as cadets in the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program.
“We are...
Community Hospitals Essential in Eastern Oregon
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Community hospitals in Eastern Oregon create almost one billion in economic activity and provide thousands of jobs throughout the region.
The...
Senate Bill Would Offer All Oregon National Guard Members in-State Tuition
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Senate unanimously passed a bill on Feb. 27 that would make all members of the Oregon National Guard eligible...
Three Irrigon Men Arrested After Robbery, Chase in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - Three men are behind bars on suspicion of theft after a robbery and car chase on the night of Feb....
