HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 lost/found property report
3 information cases...
Morrow County School District Receives Grant for Virtual Learning
The Morrow County School District recently received a $25,000 donation from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Umatilla Electric Cooperative and Hermiston Energy Services.
The money will...
Hermiston Scaling Back July 4th Plans; Fireworks Show Will Go On
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on large public gatherings, this year’s Stars & Stripes Fourth of July Celebration has been modified.
Although Butte Park will not...
School Employees Association Awards Pair of Scholarships
Chapter 10 of the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) recently selected a high school graduate and a member of the chapter to be awarded...
Hermiston Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
A Hermiston man was arrested Saturday on an attempted murder charge after firing a gun into a vehicle occupied by a family on Interstate...
June 26: Virus Outbreaks Continue; 53 New Cases in Umatilla County
A total of 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Good Shepherd Announces Changes Amid Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks
With recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Umatilla County and the potential for a surge in patients, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reinstated their...
June 25: Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Increase by Another 25
A total of 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Fast-Moving Grass Fire Burns Structures, 7 Acres in Hermiston
High winds, heat and low humidity made life difficult for firefighters battling a fast-moving grass fire in Hermiston Wednesday afternoon.
Just before 2 p.m., Umatilla...
Parks Department Hosting At-Home Summer Tech Camp for Kids
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Black Rocket to offer virtual Summer STEAM Camps for kids to participate in at home.
Black...
Wyden to Hold Virtual Town Hall for Eastern Oregon Counties Today
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today announced he will have a live on-line town hall on Thursday, June 25 hosted by Town Hall Project for residents of...
Feves Gallery at BMCC Receives Grant
The Betty Feves Memorial Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College recently received a $2,000 grant from the Pendleton High School CommuniCare Club to support...
Local Girl Scouts to Join Online Information Event Thursday Evening
The Girl Scout Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington is joining a larger online Girl Scout Information event tomorrow, June 25 at 6 p.m.
To...
June 24: New Cases Push Umatilla County COVID-19 Numbers to 321
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today.
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus...
HHS Generation Club Seniors Honor Former Teachers with Geny Award
A trio of Hermiston teachers were honored recently for inspiring their students’ dreams of a college education.
Hermiston High School Generation College students continue a...
Columbia River Sockeye, Steelhead Fishery to Close on Thursday
Due to better than expected sockeye fishing, sockeye and hatchery steelhead angling and retention in the mainstem Columbia River will close effective 12:01 a.m....
June 23: 32 New COVID-19 Cases Push Umatilla County Total Over 300
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today.
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus...
Major Crimes Team Investigating Apparent Homicide in Hermiston Area
The Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team is investigating an apparent homicide on Saturday in the Hermiston area.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and...
School District Seeks Public Input on Plans for Upcoming School year
The Hermiston School District (HSD) is asking the public to weigh in on plans for the 2020-21 school year. Hermiston School District
How schools re-open...
E. Oregon Physical Therapy Offering Injury Prevention Class for Students
Eastern Oregon Physical Therapy, 101 Kinkade Road in Boardman, is offering an eight-week program for high-school-age kids who want to work on compound movements...
