Hermiston to Break Ground on New Water Tower on E. Punkin Center
The Hermiston City Council and Umatilla County Commissioners will come together at noon on April 17 to celebrate the start of work on a...
Breakfast of Champions to Recognize Area Students on April 18
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold the next Breakfast of Champions this Thursday, April 18 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted its weekly recap of weekend activities. These are cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
16 warrant...
Former Umatilla Mayor George Hash Passes Away at the Age of 96
Former longtime Umatilla Mayor George Hash died on Friday at the age of 96.
Hash served his country and community throughout his life, serving in...
Flood Waters Beginning to Recede
Flooding levels are slowly receding throughout Umatilla County as well as along McKay Creek as of Monday morning. Emergency officials, however, say it is...
Hermiston Police Chief Asks Public for Help in 4-Year-Old Murder Case
The Hermiston Police Department announced last week that two people have been charged in the June 2018 shooting death of Erik Navarrete of Hermiston.
Another...
Emergency Officials Continue to Monitor Flooding Throughout County
Flooding is continuing to be monitored throughout Umatilla County while residents, volunteers and emergency management personnel work to prevent further damage.
According to the city...
Truck Driver Dies in I-82 Wreck
A commercial truck driver died in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 near milepost 10.
Oregon State Police troopers were called to the scene around...
Second Person Charged in Connection to 2018 Shooting Death
A second person has been charged in connection with the June 2018 shooting death of Erik Navarrete, just days after the first suspect was...
Good Shepherd Urgent Care to Close Saturday for Maintenance Work
Good Shepherd Urgent Care (GSUC), located at 1050 W. Elm Ave in Hermiston, will be closed on Saturday, April 13 due to building maintenance...
Grand Jury Indicts Hermiston Man on Charge of Aggravated Murder
The Umatilla County Grand Jury has indicted a Hermiston man on murder charges in connection to the June 2018 shooting death of Erik Navarrete.
The...
ODFW Sets Spring Chinook season for April 15-June 30 on Hood River
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has set regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River.
The regulations are:
Open for adult...
Local Law Enforcement Catches Alleged Car Thief in the Act
A Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office detective’s decision to check the license plate on an unoccupied vehicle led to the arrest of man who was...
Hermiston High Distinguished Alumna Jenkins to Visit School on Friday
Jaclyn Jenkins, the 2019 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumna, will visit HHS on Friday, April 12.
Jenkins will meet with Hermiston High School administrators and...
Students’ Generosity Rewarded
Instead of reading, writing and arithmetic, Armand Larive Middle School students were treated to tutus, shaved beards and a surprise guest Wednesday morning.
The occasion...
Just Two Days Left to Get Help Filling Out Your Taxes from AARP
The AARP is providing tax help at the Hermiston Public Library and the Boardman Senior Center.
Tax assistance is available at the Hermiston Public Library...
Hermiston Native Nevil Chosen as Chamber Chief Executive Officer
The Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced today that Hermiston native Kimberly Nevil has been selected as chief executive officer.
She will...
Lamb Weston Holding Hiring Event for Paterson Plant on Wednesday
Lamb Weston’s Paterson plant will hold a hiring event for seasonal positions tomorrow, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will...
Monday’s Rains Cause Umatilla River to Flood Portions of Riverfront Park
The Umatilla River has jumped its banks at Riverfront Park causing water to flood much of the park.
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has...
Rep. Smith Hosting Leadership Hermiston Class at State Capitol
Today, State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) welcomes the 2019 Leadership Hermiston class to the Oregon State Capitol.
The two-day visit began yesterday with a legislative reception...
