11 More Mosquitoes Test Positive in Morrow County for West Nile Virus
Public Health officials are concerned about widespread West Nile Virus activity throughout the area and are urging residents of all ages to take the...
Two Hermiston Schools Put in Lockdown Following Report of Shots
Hermiston School District placed Hermiston High School in lockdown today due to a “swatting” report of shots fired at the high school. Due to...
Meet the Champion of Overcoming Adversity
Huston Tells Story of Climbing U.S.'s Tallest Peaks on 1 Leg
Todd Huston has overcome every challenge he has faced. From losing his job to...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
Two ordinance complaint reports
Three crash investigations
...
Boardman Fire Department Offering Life-Saving Class on Feb. 1
The Boardman Fire Department will present Heartsaver, a CPR, AED and first aid class, on Friday, Feb. 1 at the Blue Mountain Community College...
GSHC Makes Haul During 12 Days of Christmas
Good Shepherd Health Care System collected a wide variety of items during its 12 Days of Giving Campaign (#GSGivesBack) and will distribute them to...
EOU Aims to Make College Accessible to All
Eastern Oregon University is working with Hermiston area schools and businesses to make higher education more appealing for local residents.
Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks, dean of...
Start Planning Your 2016 Outdoor Season Today
Oregon’s 2016 hunting and fishing licenses are on sale now and make great holiday gifts — especially a new youth license for kids that...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Dec. 5: Kyle Lynn Olson, 29, was arrested on the 500 block of E. Catherine...
Hwy. 395 Work Schedule for This Week
Day and nighttime construction activities continue in Hermiston along U.S. 395 for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million highway improvement project. Motorists and...
Sign Up Now for Waterfowl Hunting Workshops in La Grande, Coquille
Spots are still open in two waterfowl hunting workshops aimed at adult hunters coming up in La Grande (Oct. 28-29) and Coquille/Myrtle Point (Nov. 18-19).
The two-day weekend...
Man Faces Multiple Charges After Allegedly Stealing E. Oregon Vehicle
A man from South Carolina was arrested in Washington after stealing a vehicle in Oregon.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office received a report on Aug....
Dec. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 23 new cases - up 12 from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,177. There...
Driver Killed in Highway 207 Crash
Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Wednesday afternoon’s fatal traffic crash on Highway 207 in Morrow County.
According to OSP Lt. Mike Turner,...
Budget Town Hall, Survey Offers Opportunity for Public Engagement
The city of Hermiston will host a Town Hall meeting today, Nov. 27 to share information about options to amend the city budget in...
Jan. 11: Umatilla County Reports Record Number of COVID Cases
Umatilla County set a record for most new cases of COVID-19 reported in a single day when the health department today reported 314 new...
Hermiston Leading Rivals for Playground Equipment
With less than a month to go in a contest that will determine which of three cities will win $20,000 worth of new playground...
Good Shepherd Offering Free COVID Vaccine Clinics by Appointment
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is currently holding weekly vaccine events on its campus.
These events are by appointment only and only for those...
Virtual Open House to Focus on Plan for Port of Morrow Interchange
A virtual open house is set for Wednesday evening to share information with the public about the current plan for the Interstate 84-Laurel Road...
Canadian Developer Proposes Wind Farm Southeast of Echo
A Canadian developer has proposed a 350-megawatt wind farm on 44,900 acres southeast of Echo.
In its application for state approval, Capital Power of Edmonton...
