Custom Hamley Saddle to Go to ‘Xtreme Bulls” Winner
The winner of the Xtreme Bulls event in Pendleton this week will get a prize that no other bull rider in the series will...
Free Webinar to Focus on Trademarking, Intellectual Property
The Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center is hosting a no-cost, virtual presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 15th from 5-7 p.m. It will cover intellectual...
Expect 20-Minute Nighttime Delays on OR 86 Beginning Wednesday
The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes on Oregon Highway 86 (Baker-Copperfield Highway) starting 10...
Sept. 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 85 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 85 new COVID-19 cases - down one from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
Boardman City Council to Hold Planning Session Workshop Sept. 14
The Boardman City Council, mayor, and city manager will assemble for a planning
session workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m....
Umatilla Electric’s Revolving Loan Fund Available to Local Businesses
Looking to grow your business? The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Revolving Loan Fund may be able to assist you.
Eligible projects for loans can include any...
UEC Lobby Re-Opening to Public
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced the re-opening of their lobbies to walk-in traffic starting Monday, Sept. 13 at the Hermiston office and Monday, Sept....
Sept. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 86 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 86 new COVID-19 cases - down 33 from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 12,042....
Outdoor School for Hermiston Students Moved Back to Spring
With COVID-19 daily case counts continuing to remain high, the Hermiston School District is rescheduling Outdoor School for fifth graders.
Typically held in the fall,...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 5: Shelby Nicole DeLong, 24, was arrest near W. Cherry and N.W. Spruce...
Sept. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 119th and 120th deaths due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
More Mosquito Pools with West Nile Virus Found in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in seven additional mosquito pools captured on Sept. 2 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...
TRCI Inmate Dies
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate died on Sept. 3, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections.
Stephen Reed Risch died in the infirmary...
Sept. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 114 new COVID-19 cases - up 24 over Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 11,839....
Umatilla County Fire District Offers Tips on Preparing for a Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Umatilla County Fire District #1 is reminding people to plan ahead of time to prepare for disasters
The...
Sept. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 118th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 118th death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 118th death with COVID-19 is a 31-year-old female who...
WorkSource Eastern Oregon Holding ‘Back to Work Day’ Sept. 15
WorkSource Eastern Oregon is calling all employers in Hermiston and Pendleton to participate in the Back to Work Day scavenger hunt on Wednesday, Sept....
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet on Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st St.
Hermiston...
Umatilla Jr Athletics Registering Players for Grid Kids Football
Umatilla Jr Athletics is hosting online registration for Grid Kids tackle football for grades 3 through 6.
The fee is $75 per child, with a...
