Latino Business Network to Meet on Sept. 13
The Latino Business Network will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public....
Chang to Appear in Umatilla County Court Today
The man accused of stabbing a woman to death is scheduled to appear in court today.
Lukah Chang, a Marine Corps deserter is expected to...
Sept. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports Just 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported just three new coronavirus cases - the lowest daily case count in months.
Those cases bring the county's overall total...
City Kicks Off Capital Improvement Plan Development
The city of Hermiston has started to develop its first comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for all of its Public Works departments.
Hermiston Assistant City...
Oregon Set to Be “100 Percent’ Open by June 30 If Not Before
Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that after more than 15 months battling the pandemic, Oregon was nearing the 70 percent statewide vaccination threshold and that...
Let's Talk Turkey About Holiday Food Safety
The holiday season begins next week with Thanksgiving. That means get-togethers with friends, family, and food. Lots of food. The Oregon Department of Agriculture...
State Investigating Death of Two Rivers Inmate
An investigation is taking place into the “unexpected death” of a Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate Monday evening.
On Monday, at approximately 5:55 p.m.,...
Smith Appointed to Key Legislative Committees
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been appointed by House Speaker Tina Kotek to several key committees in the Oregon Legislature.
For the 78th Assembly...
Feb. 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 81st COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported another person has died from coronavirus - the 81st COVID-related death in the county.
Umatilla County’s 81st death with COVID-19...
City Paves Way for New Multi-Use Trail
The Hermiston City Council paved the way Monday night for a new trail that will connect S.W. 11th Street to Riverfront Park along the...
Boardman Seeking Mayoral, Councilor Candidates for November Election
The city of Boardman is taking applications for mayor and three councilor positions in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.
Applicants must be at least...
Library District Board to Meet on Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold its board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 23: Jeremy Clayton Bergstad, 42, was arrested on the 100 block of N.E. Cornell...
Second Student-Built Home Up for Sale
The second home of the Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program – Fieldstone #2 – is nearly complete and is open by appointment for viewing...
Bomb Threat Made to Umatilla County Courthouse
The Umatilla County Courthouse was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a bomb threat was called in, but no explosives were found, according to the Pendleton...
HHS Students Win Fourth Congressional App Challenge
Four Hermiston High School students got a message recently from U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz' office
Rami Hozi, Cordell Patrick, Blake Wickers, and Zeferino Araiza, HHS...
Electric Load Switching to Accommodate BPA Upgrades
Umatilla Electric’s wholesale power supplier, Bonneville Power Administration, is investing millions to build and improve substations and associated transmission lines in Northeast Oregon. The...
Walden to Hold Live Phone Town Hall on Monday
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he will host a live telephone town hall event on Monday, Feb. 6, from his...
Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business to Business luncheon on today at the Hermiston Community Center.
The guest speaker will be...
Breakfast to Focus on Incentives for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades
Energy Trust of Oregon and Umatilla Electric Cooperative will host a breakfast to share how local businesses and contractors can get cash incentives for...
