Construction Underway to Advance Hanford Tank Waste Mission
Hanford Site workers are installing equipment to demonstrate how an alternative treatment technology could safely accelerate cleanup of radioactive tank waste.
The Test Bed Initiative...
State Officials Say Oregon Wildfires Could Worsen in Coming Weeks
Wildfire experts across the state expect the already-intense fire season to continue into August and September — and potentially worsen.
Fires across Eastern Oregon are...
Firefighters Near Ukiah Hold Lines Amid Hot, Gusty Weather, Lightning
Fire crews near Ukiah overnight Sunday to Monday, Aug 4 to 5, received a mixed bag of weather.
The Oregon Department of Forestry reported most...
Time is Running Out to Save Money on U.C. Fair Carnival Wristbands
Time is running out to save $10 on unlimited ride wristbands for Davis Shows Northwest.
The carnival is featured on the midway during the Umatilla...
Facebook Video Series Puts Spotlight on Irrigon Restaurant
On the side of Highway 730 running through Irrigon stands the Rustic Truck Bar and Grill, a bar and restaurant that started less than...
Hermiston Police Encouraging Residents to Host NNO Gatherings
Residents in Hermiston are invited to make plans to host National Night Out gatherings on Aug. 6.
The national campaign encourages people to get to...
Umatilla Holding National Night Out Event at Village Square Park
The city of Umatilla is inviting everyone to Village Square Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for National Night Out 2024.
The free event is a...
Morrow County Rural Transportation Project Receives Award
Morrow County was recently recognized for its transportation equity project, which culminated in the fixed route of the Loop buses earlier this year.
According to...
JB Brick Company Celebrating 5 Years of Serving Lego Lovers
Lego lovers everywhere will want to stop by the JB Brick Company in Hermiston today and Saturday as it celebrates its five-year anniversary with...
COVID Infections Spreading in Oregon, Washington and California
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast.
The summer spread has become...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 28: Wayne Glenn Miller, 66, was arrested on a warrant on the 1100...
Price of Gallon of Gas in Oregon Continues to Creep Downward
Drivers on the West Coast and in most other states continue to see pump prices ease while drivers in the Midwest are being hit...
Hermiston Nears One-Mile Milestone in Citywide Sidewalk Infill Program
With the installation of 550 feet of new sidewalk on South 1st Place in front of the Hermiston Skatepark this summer, the city of...
Oregon Regulators Trim Proposed Health Insurance Rates Increases
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon insurance regulators have cut the health insurance rate increases proposed by insurers earlier this year but individuals are still...
Umatilla County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director
Umatilla County Historical Society, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has recently hired a new executive director.
The Umatilla County Historical Society and Heritage Station Museum...
CTUIR Receoves $2 Million in Federal Funds for Salmon Hatcheries
On July 25 the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) received word from the U.S. departments of Commerce and Interior that it...
Swim Camp for People with Disabilities Coming to Hermiston
Hermiston Parks & Recreation, Hermiston Kiwanis Club and Arc of Umatilla County will host an iCan Swim program for children and adults with disabilities...
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued an exessive heat warning for the region.
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on...
Project Along Umatilla River in Pendleton Gets $250,000 Grant
The Pendleton Development Commission approved a grant to knock down and redevelop two houses along the Umatilla River as part of an effort to...
Kotek Appoints CTUIR Employee to State Advisory Committee
Gov. Tina Kotek recently appointed a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) employee to a committee devoted to advancing regional community and...
