Grand Opening for Windermere Group One Set for June 23 in Boardman
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Windermere Group One's new Boardman location this Wednesday, June 23.
The...
Chimpanzee Shot and Killed After Attacking 2 Women in Pendleton
A pet chimpanzee was shot and killed Sunday morning in Pendleton after it attacked its owner and her daughter.
Just around 8 a.m., Umatilla County...
Oregon Special Districts Getting Left Out of COVID-Related Funding
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is expected to provide Oregon with approximately $2.6 billion in discretionary federal recovery funds for state needs.
How much...
June 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case
Umatilla County Health today reported one new COVID-19 cases - a decrease of 27 from Friday's total.
Today's lone case brings the county's overall total...
Baby, It’s Hot Outside: Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory
A heat advisory has been issued for today and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued the heat...
Chlorine Shortage Impacting Cities Throughout the West Coast
An equipment failure at a manufacturing facility on the West Coast has resulted in a shortage in chlorine for cities throughout the West Coast.
The...
Hermiston Man Jailed, Charged in Connection to Downtown Burglary
A Hermiston man has been arrested and charged with a burglary of downtown business while another suspect remains at large.
Officers with the Hermiston Police...
IMESD Cancels 2021 Children’s Rodeo
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) has canceled the annual Children’s Rodeo for 2021.
Health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 guided the decision for the...
June 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 28 new COVID-19 cases - an increase of eight over Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total...
Hermiston Seeks Recreational Project Proposals for TRT Funding
Today is the last day the city of Hermiston will accept project proposals for Transient Room Tax (TRT) dedicated for recreation in the 2021...
Restaurant Revitalization Funds Won’t Be Disbursed Due to Lawsuits
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will not be able to disburse Restaurant Revitalization Fund awards.
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center received word...
June 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 20 new COVID-19 cases - an increase of seven over Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,600....
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 13: Roberto Reyes Linarez, 37, was arrested on the 400 block of N.W....
Leisure, Hospitality Jobs Slow to Recover Since Pandemic Began
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.9 percent in May, the same as the revised rate in April, according to the Oregon Department of Employment.
This was...
June 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 87th Death Due to COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported a county resident has died due to COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 87th death with COVID-19 is a 91-year-old male who tested...
Hermiston Giving Residents Chance to Help Shape City’s Future
The city of Hermiston is asking the community to help lay out the road map for the next couple of decades with its Hermiston...
June 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new COVID-19 cases - four more than Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,567. There are...
Michael Metcalfe Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder, Other Charges
Michael James Metcalfe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as well as robbery, burglary and other charges in Umatilla County Circuit Court.
Metcalfe pleaded guilty on...
Hermiston to Cut Youth Recreation Fees by 50 Percent During Summer
Youth recreation fees in Hermiston will be reduced by 50 percent during the summer following a vote Monday night by the Hermiston City Council.
Early...
Council OKs Contract for New Riverfront Playground, Parking Lot
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved a contract for the construction of a new playground and parking lot at Riverfront Park.
The council awarded...
