Umatilla County Fair to Admit Kids 10 and Under Into Fair for Free This...
This just in from the Umatilla County Fair: Children 10 and under will be admitted into the fair for free this year.
Fair officials announced...
Hermiston Man Dies in ATV Accident
A Hermiston man died and a teenager was injured Friday afternoon in an ATV accident near Meacham.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon...
Hermiston Woman Killed in I-82 Crash Near Kennewick
An 18-year-old Hermiston woman died Monday when her car rolled down a steep ravine along Interstate 82 south of Kennewick.
The Washington State Patrol said...
Former HHS Student Earns Girl Scouts' Top Honor
According to a 2010 USDA report, the average middle-income family will spend roughly $12,000 on child-related expenses in their baby’s first year of life.
Imagine,...
Umatilla County Public Health Creates Map of Coronavirus Cases
Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) today released a locations trends map for COVID-19 cases in the county. The map indicates Umatilla County communities...
2 Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck on Interstate 84 Near Baker City
A couple from Goldendale, Wash., were killed Wednesday morning in an accident on Interstate 84 near Baker City.
The Oregon State Police was called to...
Oregon Gas Tax to Increase on Jan. 1
The second of four planned increases in the state gas tax goes into effect Jan. 1. The increase is part of House Bill 2017,...
At 80, Pilot Rock Man Ready to Celebrate New Lease on Life
Rod Anderson turns 80 on Saturday and he’s inviting several dozen friends and family to help celebrate.
The purpose of the celebration isn’t his 80th...
Dozens Turn Out for Spindens’ Homecoming on Saturday
It was quite a homecoming for Heather Spinden and her son, Ben, on Saturday afternoon. And though they were only away for eight days,...
A Haunting in Umatilla?
Ghost Hunters Northwest Investigate Strange Occurrences in Umatilla Home
The e-mail landed in my inbox on July 22. It was short and to the point:
“We...
Hermiston Customers to See Big Jump in Garbage Bill On April 1
Hermiston residents will pay 37 percent more each month for garbage service beginning April 1.
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to approve a...
Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC
A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...
HPD Releases Information on Investigation into Missing Woman
The Hermiston Police Department (HPD) is continuing an eight-month investigation into the disappearance of Graciela Garcia, who was reported missing on Nov. 11.
HPD Chief...
Massive Wood Chip Fire Continues to Burn Near Two Rivers Prison
A massive woodchip/sawdust pile is burning at 31310 Roxbury Road near the Two Rivers Correctional Center.
Jimmy Davis, Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 operations...
Autopsy Being Performed on Man Who Died in Antlers Hotel in Ukiah
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting an autopsy report regarding the death of a man at hotel in Ukiah.
Umatilla County Dispatch received a...
Hermiston High School 2013 Graduates
Graduation: 10:30 a.m. June 1 in the school gymnasium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston.
Standard diploma: Ashley Acosta, Megan A. Adams, Jason Aaron Almaguer, Joseph...
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Two Males Found Shot Thursday Night
The two teenagers found dead in Hermiston Thursday night have been identified as Raymond Ryan Rios, 18, and Hugo Madrigal-Leon, 19, both from Hermiston.
According...
Food Mart Takes Convenience to Whole New Level
Hermiston’s newest convenience store takes customer service to a unique level.
Situated on Highway 395 between G&S Tire Factory and Sunset Motel, 395 Quick Stop...
HPD Officer Injured During Traffic Stop, Suspects Remain at Large
The Hermiston Police Department is asking the public for help in locating two suspects involved in an incident that left an officer injured.
Around 3...
Hermiston Developer Jim Ruhe Sets Sights on Possible Strip Mall
Hermiston developer Jim Ruhe has been getting his hands dirty clearing out vacant houses near downtown Hermiston into what someday might be a strip...
