DHS Employee Dies in Highway Crash; Driver Charged with Manslaughter
A Weston man is in jail after a nearly head-on collision on Highway 11 that took the life of a Milton-Freewater woman.
According to the...
Woman Strangled Before Being Ran Over; Police Arrest Hermiston Man
A Hermiston man is in jail after allegedly strangling a woman and then running her over with a vehicle.
The victim was initially taken to...
States set 2019 Columbia River Spring Chinook Seasons
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted revised spring Chinook salmon and steelhead seasons for the Columbia River during a joint state hearing on...
Chamber Honors Pedro at Banquet
Prior to honoring some of Hermiston’s outstanding citizens Wednesday night, the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce honored one of its own – Debbie Pedro.
Pedro stepped...
Good Shepherd Offering Workshops on Pain, Diabetes in March, April
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering two Living Well workshops in March and April. The workshops are free to attend in the Good...
Chamber Honors Distinguished Citizens at Annual Awards Banquet
On a cold winter night, Hermiston showed its warmth for a handful of deserving citizens at Wednesday’s Distinguished Service Awards banquet hosted by the...
I-84 Re-Opens After Morning Closure
Interstate 84 has re-opened - both eastbound and westbound lanes - in Eastern Oregon between Ontario and Pendleton.
The highway had been closed earlier Wednesday...
Op-Ed: Congressman Presents A Path Forward on Climate Change
By U.S. Rep. Greg Walden
In the coming months, Congress will take up the issue of climate change and how best to adapt America’s policies...
Fish & Wildlife’s Spring Bear Hunt Draw Results Available by March 1
Results for the spring bear hunt draw will be available by March 1.
Results are usually available by Feb. 20, but delayed this year to...
League of Women Voters to Hold Forum Focusing on Redistricting
The local League of Women Voters will hold a redistricting advocacy forum on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Pendleton.
The forum runs from 1 p.m. to...
Helix School Placed on Lockdown During Nearby Domestic Disturbance
The Helix School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning while the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office investigated a nearby domestic disturbance.
At approximately 10:41 a.m. sheriff’s...
Oregon Legislative Committee to Hold Hearing on Cap & Trade Bill
The Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction will hold a hearing in The Dalles to receive constituent testimony on the proposed cap and trade legislation (HB 2020).
Oregon...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a quick look at how the Hermiston Police Department spent the past weekend. Cpt. Scott Clark said the recaps are mostly a summary...
Good Shepherd Receives Awards at Annual Health Care Conference
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) received four Pinnacle Awards and one Summit Award during the recent HealthCare Service Excellence Conference.
The Summit Award is...
BMCC Legislative Videoconference to Focus on Cap & Invest Bill
The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) bi-monthly legislative videoconference with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) will add an additional face...
Pendleton Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Clinton Adams, died the evening of Feb. 14 in Pendleton.
Adams was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon...
City Seeks to Fill Committee Seats
The city of Hermiston has several committee openings that need filled.
The city is seeking applicants for three seats on the Hermiston Planning Committee. The...
Make a Donation to Oregon’s Wildlife While Filling Out Your Taxes
Tax time isn’t always enjoyable, but making a small donation can make a big difference.
Taxpayers who donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on their...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on Feb. 21
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Rep. Walden to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Hermiston on March 15
U.S. Rep Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today he will hold town halls in Umatilla, Hood River and Wasco counties in March.
“After completing nine...
