HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
Several arrests for outstanding warrants
4 trespass...
Ordnance Brewing to Host Ales for ALS Fundraiser on Saturday
For the third year, Ordnance Brewing in Boardman will host the Ales for ALS brewery industry-wide event on Saturday, July 27.
The 21-and-over fund-raising event...
Elderly Man Lured Out of Home by Woman While House is Burglarized
Around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, a woman knocked on the door of elderly man in Athena. The woman said she wanted to talk to...
Hermiston Police Warn of Fake ‘Motion Picture’ $20 Bills Circulating
The Hermiston Police Department has issued a warning to area businesses about fake $20 bills being passed around.
Capt. Scott Clark of the HPD said...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes New Physiatrist
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is welcoming the addition of physiatrist Mariam Washington, DO.
Originally from Southern California, Washington recently spent the majority of...
SAGE Center Seeks Vendors for Upcoming M.C. Harvest Festival
The SAGE Center in Boardman is looking for vendors in Morrow County and the neighboring community to participate in this year’s Morrow County Harvest...
Homeland Security Grant Provides UCSO with New Utility Vehicle
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is now the owner of a utility task vehicle (UTV) thanks a nearly $49,000 grant.
The vehicle is a Polaris...
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...
