HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
2 hit and run reports
2 found...
Lori Davis Elected to Small Cities Council for National League of Cities
Hermiston City Councilor Lori Davis has been selected to serve on the National League of Cities Small Cities Council.
The council’s mission is to connect...
Hermiston Semi-Truck Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 207
On Friday, January 10, 2020 at approximately 6:24 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy...
Snowy Winter Weather On the Way
Snow, cold, wind and ice may conspire in the days ahead to create extremely hazardous traveling conditions throughout much of the state. Heavy snow...
Today is Final Day to Nominate Someone for Hermiston DCA
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host the 50th annual Distinguished Citizens Awards banquet on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Hermiston Community Center.
A no-host...
Search and Rescue Free Two Couples Stranded in Snow Near Ukiah
A Umatilla County Search and Rescue (SAR) team pulled two vehicles stranded in the snow east of Ukiah last Saturday.
Around 10 p.m. on Saturday,...
SAIF to Host Ag Safety Seminar
SAIF Corporation will host an Agricultural Safety Seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. The free event...
E. Oregon Workforce Board to Host Business Lunch at Riverfront Center
Eastern Oregon Sector Partnerships will be the topic of discussion at a business luncheon sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB) and the...
Major Crime Team Investigating Homicide of Milton-Freewater Man
The Umatilla-Morrow County Major Crime Team is investigating the homicide of a Milton-Freewater man.
The Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office released a statement on Wednesday...
Hermiston City Council to Consider Request to Raise Garbage Rates
The Hermiston City Council will hear a request from Sanitary Disposal Inc. to increase garbage service rates for Hermiston residents. The request will be...
Good Shepherd Offering Nutrition, Fitness Class for Adults
Beginning on Monday, Jan. 20, the Good Shepherd Diabetes and Nutrition Center will offer the Achieve, Conquer, Thrive (ACT) program, a lifestyle improvement course...
4 Chosen for U.C. Fair Court
The 2020 Umatilla County Fair Court Princesses have been selected with two from Hermiston and two from Pendleton.
Princess Baylee Marshall, grade 11, Pendleton: Baylee...
Boardman Chamber Round Table Luncheon Set for Jan. 15
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to their Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive. The...
Heppner Chamber of Commerce Seeking New Executive Director
The Heppner Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, creative, detail-oriented professional to serve as its executive director.
The executive director is responsible for the...
Chamber to Host Grand Opening for New Bank of E. Oregon Branch
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to help celebrate the grand opening of Bank of Eastern Oregon’s Hermiston branch this Thursday, Jan....
State Police Searching for Vehicle Involved in Death of Pedestrian
The Oregon State Police is asking the public to help identify the driver of a car involved in a fatal accident on Sunday.
According to...
Sheriff’s Office Searching for Suspects in Armed Robbery
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects involved in an armed robbery of a conveniences store in Milton-Freewater on Friday.
Around 6:30 a.m....
District Mourns Death of HHS Student
The Hermiston School District will be providing support for Hermiston High School staff and students today in the wake of the death of an...
Port of Morrow Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Infrastructure Upgrades
Today, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $1,623,000 in federal funding to the Port of Morrow...
Deadline Looms for Boardman’s Distinguished Service Nominations
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for honorees at the annual Distinguished Citizen Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 14. The deadline for...
