Oregon, West Coast, Rockies Buck Trend of Rising Gasoline Prices
Drivers in the West Coast and Rockies regions are enjoying falling pump prices while prices are rising in the rest of the country. For...
West Nile Detected in Morrow County
West Nile virus, a mild flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in mosquitoes at a testing site in Morrow County, according to...
Umatilla Prison Inmate Passes Away
An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla died on Monday, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections.
Lindsey Llaneza, 65, died Monday...
Hermiston Police Detain 2 Males in Connection to Recent Burglary, Thefts
A Hermiston man and a 17-year-old were taken into custody on Monday for their alleged involvement of a residential burglary.
According to the Capt. Scott...
First Mosquitoes of Year with West Nile Virus in State Found in County
West Nile virus, a mild flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in mosquitoes at a testing site in Umatilla County, according to...
Boardman to Mark Expansion of Youth Football Club This Evening
Today at 6:30 p.m., the Pirate Youth Football Club of Boardman will celebrate the expansion of their program as they receive a grant check...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department had a relatively quiet weekend. Here’s a rundown of the cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday, although...
Consumer Group Discussion to Focus on Regional Health Care, Facilities
New Edge, Inc., a market analysis firm in Richland, Wash., will conduct a consumer group discussion on healthcare on Wednesday, July 31 at the...
Rep. Walden Visits Southern Border
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement today following his recent trip to the southern border.
Over the weekend, Walden went to Carrizo...
Seminar on Leave Laws Set for BMCC Workforce Training Center July 16-17
The Technical Assistance for Employers program of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries will present a seminar on leave laws on Tuesday and...
Hermiston School District Earns 12th Straight Financial Integrity Award
The Hermiston School District has earned its 12th straight award for financial integrity and transparency from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
The school district...
Alive & Well to Mark 30th Anniversary with Week-Long Celebration
Alive & Well specialty health food and Christian book store in Hermiston invites the public to their 30th Anniversary Celebration from Sunday through Friday,...
Chamber Now Taking Reservations for 9-Day Trip to French Riviera
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Travel Club is taking reservations for the French Riviera Explorer, a nine-day expedition coming up in November 2019.
The group...
Hermiston Police Find Suspect Who Allegedly Dropped Gun During Pursuit
The man who allegedly dropped a gun that discharged when it hit the ground while fleeing on foot from police was apprehended and is...
Umatilla, 5 Other Counties to Receive Federal Disaster Declaration
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio and Greg Walden today announced that federal officials have determined the spring storms...
Grant Money to Allow IMESD to Make Improvements to Outdoor School
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will make improvements valued at $30,000 at its Outdoor School location, Buck Creek, this summer.
The agency received a...
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man died on Monday in a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up truck in front of the Short Stop convenience store.
According...
Gun Discharges After Suspect Drops It During Chase with Hermiston Police
The Hermiston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who allegedly fled from police on Tuesday while carrying a...
Boardman Chamber of Commerce to Host Luncheon July 17
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Wednesday, July 17 at the Boardman Marina pavilion. The event goes from noon to...
Umatilla County Secures $1.6 Million for Renovations to Jail
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the $1.6 million approved by the Oregon Senate to fund the renovation of the county jail.
Once completed,...
