HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 14: Kasey Shawn Pankey, 30, was arrested on the 400 block of E. Pine...
Sheriff’s Office Releases Results of Enhanced Patrol Efforts in July
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office conducted three enhanced patrol events during the month of July.
The events were the Fourth of July holiday, Pendleton Whisky...
UCSO Gets Wildhorse Grant for AEDs
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a $6,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation, which was used to purchase 11 Automated External Defibrillator machines (AEDs)...
UCF Names 2023 Fair Court
The 2023 Umatilla County Fair Court will have a familiar face returning along with three new members.
The Umatilla County Fair Board had 11 applicants...
Latino Business Network to Meet on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public....
Most Schools Cancel or Delaying Classes; More Snow Coming Our Way
Winter weather continues to play havoc with schedules as many school districts have either delayed classes for today or canceled them all together.
The Hermiston...
Walden Wants Briefing on Hanford Tunnel Cave-In
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the tunnel cave-in at the...
More People Moving to Oregon
Former Oregon Gov. Tom McCall once encouraged people to visit Oregon, but added, “For heaven’s sake, don’t move here to live.”
That advice is now...
Council to Vote on 2014-15 Budget Tonight
The Hermiston City Council will hold a public hearing tonight and consider for adoption its 2014-15 city budget, and will vote to approve a...
Precision Agriculture Gets Boost from FAA
Precision agriculture in Eastern Oregon could get a big boost now that the Federal Aviation Administration approved a regional application that includes three test...
Jan. 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 58th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today the 58th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 58th death with COVID-19 is a 94-year-old male who tested positive...
Deadline Looms for Permits for Controlled Sage-Grouse Hunts
August 20 is the deadline to apply for the limited number of permits for controlled sage-grouse hunts in Eastern Oregon. Results will be available Aug. 31...
COVID Backslide? Oregon Reports Highest Coronavirus Case Count
On Friday, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced 457 new and presumptive COVID-19 cases – the highest daily case count since the beginning of...
Local OSEA Chapter Offering Pair of $500 Scholarships
Oregon School Employee Association (OSEA) Chapter 10 of Hermiston is offering two scholarships worth $500 each to help those planning to continue their education...
Breakfast With Santa Proves to Be a Big Hit
It turns out, Santa is something of a draw.
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Center, with the help of dozens of volunteers, sold out its...
Hermiston Man Faces Theft, Burglary Charges
A Hermiston man faces several charges including theft and burglary in connection with a case in Adams.
On Thursday, Aug. 4, a resident who lives...
Weather Service Warns of Winter Driving Hazards
The National Weather Service is forecasting more wind, blowing snow and sub-zero temperatures over the next several days throughout parts of Eastern Oregon and...
Pump Prices Go on Cruise Control
Demand for gasoline in the U.S. is at the highest level of the year so far but pump prices are fairly flat.
For the week,...
Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow Canceled for Second Straight Year
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced today the cancellation of the 2021 Wildhorse Pow Wow which was scheduled for July 2-4.
The annual outdoor event which...
Health Foundation to Unveil Honor Tree Program
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is inviting the public to attend the opening ceremonies of its Honor Tree Program.
The ceremonies will be held at...
