Morrow County Commissioners to Hold Open Hearing on Tuesday
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday.
The commission will hold an open hearing “to consider dismissal or discipline...
Aug. 18: Umatilla County Reports 99th, 100th COVID-Related Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 99th and 100th deaths in the county due to...
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.9 Percent in November
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged up to 3.9 percent in November from 3.8 percent in October, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Oregon’s unemployment rate has...
Former CTUIR Director to Be Nominated to Direct National Parks
President Joe Biden announced plans to nominate Oregon tribal leader Charles “Chuck” Sams III to direct the National Park Service.
Sams is the former director...
Umatilla Electric Annual Meeting, Dinner Set for Saturday at EOTEC
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting & Membership Dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at a new location, the Eastern...
Dispute Leads to Shooting at Stanfield Party
Police are investigating an incident in which two people were shot during a party in Stanfield early Saturday morning.
According to the Stanfield Police Department,...
Anthony Lakes Offers Free Skiing, Snowboarding Program for Youths
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is offering a free program to fifth grade and sixth grade students to encourage more youths to try skiing and...
Irrigon Chamber Seeks Nominations for Citizen Recognition Night
Nomination forms are now available for the 2023 Time to Shine Citizen Recognition Night, presented by the Irrigon Chamber of Commerce.
Forms can be picked...
Tests of Three County Residents Return Negative for Coronavirus
Umatilla County Public (UCo Health) is reporting today that the results of tests on three Umatilla County residents who came in contact with another...
Half of All States, Including Oregon, See Weekly Declines in Gas Prices
Lackluster demand for gas and lower crude oil prices have eased recent price hikes at the pumps.
While the East Coast is seeing prices rise...
HAREC to Dedicate Horneck Memorial Building
The Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) will dedicate the Don Horneck Memorial Building on Nov. 18.
This state of the art building, located...
March 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 205th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 205th county resident has died from COVID-19 - the fourth COVID-related death reported in the past three days.
Umatilla...
Altrusa Now Accepting Applications for Memorial Scholarship
Altrusa International of Hermiston is currently accepting applications for its Memorial Scholarship.
To be eligible, applicants must be college students residing in West Umatilla County...
City Moves Forward with Public Art Plan Concept
On Monday night, Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann wanted to hear a clear message from the members of the Hermiston City Council – are they...
Hermiston Firefighter Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Hermiston Fire & Emergency Services are mourning the death of one of their own.
Volunteer firefighter Jason Anteau, 43, died Friday night in a motorcycle...
No DUII Arrests on St. Patrick's Day in County
Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office cited or warned 26 motorists in their search for impaired drivers during the one-day St. Patrick’s DUII/High...
Sports Boosters to Live Stream Bulldogs Game
Good news for Hermiston Bulldogs fans who can’t make it to Hillsboro for Saturday’s state 5A semi-final game against Marist – the Hermiston Sports...
HHS Grad Finds Community on Either Side of The Columbia River
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities
When thinking about what college choice would be best for him, Hermiston native and future first-generation college student Kyle Kopta...
Entire Oregon Coast Now Open For Razor Clam Harvesting
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Nov. 22: Cindy Lee Fisher, 35, was arrested on a warrant on the 1300...
