Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for E. Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections of...
Umatilla County Fair Now Accepting 2025 Fair Court Applications
The Umatilla County Fair is now accepting 2025 Fair Court applications.
The program is available for 9th through 12th grade young ladies who reside in,...
Funland Playground Closing Temporarily for Maintenance Work
Funland Playground at Butte Park will close on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. for treatment of the playground surface.
This process protects and extends...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 20: Dustin Dale Rodriguez, 34, was arrested near E. Elm Avenue and N.E....
Proud River Leadership Academy Kicks Off First Class at BMCC
Proud River Leadership Academy (formerly Leadership Hermiston) launched its first
class of the year on Sept. 17 at Blue Mountain Community College’s Hermiston campus.
The inaugural meeting...
Crews to Begin Replacing Water Lines on E. Main Street Today
Crews will begin work to replace water lines on E. Main Street in Hermiston today, Oct. 2.
Residents who did not receive a written notice...
‘I’ve Got Video of You’: New Blackmail Scam Threatening Oregonians
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office shared a post from the Oregon attorney general about a Bitcoin scam circulating in the state.
According to Attorney General...
Community Yard Sale Coming to Hermiston Community Center
Looking to get rid of some of your old stuff and make a little extra cash? Or are you more interested in looking for...
Good Shepherd Offering Six-Week Walk with Ease Program
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Walk with Ease program beginning Oct. 14 and continuing to Nov. 20.
The group meets from...
Traffic Restrictions Start Oct. 2 in Hermiston for Water Line Project
The final phase of the city of Hermiston's Gladys Avenue and Main Street water line replacement project means traffic restrictions go into effect Wednesday,...
Oregon Counties Say They’ll Need $834M Annually for Roads, Bridges
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s 36 counties will need more than $800 million per year to maintain roads and bridges, according to a new...
UEC to Thank Members During National Cooperative Month
Umatilla Electric Cooperative will celebrate National Cooperative Month by thanking its members in a series of events in October.
UEC is inviting its members to...
Second Annual Service Organization Fair Takes Place Oct. 1 in Hermiston
The second annual Service Organization Fair will be held on Tuesday, Oct 1 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The event, put on by the Hermiston...
Memorial Highway Ceremony in Pendleton Honors War Fallen
The Disabled Veterans of America hosted a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 29, in Pendleton to designate U.S. Route 30 as the Gold Star Families Memorial...
Drug Arrests Increased Since New Misdemeanor Charge Took Effect
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers are starting to wade into the work of monitoring whether the state’s new drug possession law will successfully...
Hermiston Police Arrest Man for Knife Attack in Laundry Room
Hermiston police arrested a man early Monday, Sept. 23, after he slashed a transient in a hotel room.
Police Chief Jason Edmiston reported Brandon Hobart,...
Umatilla Police Seek Public’s Help in Shooting That Injured One
The Umatilla Police Department is asking for the public’s help involving a shooting early Thursday, Sept. 26, that injured a 21-year-old man.
Police in a...
Deadline to Enter Annual Boardman Quilt Show is Oct. 1
Quilting enthusiasts will want to mark their calendar for Oct. 11-12 for the 16th annual Boardman Quilt Show.
The show is from 10 a.m. to...
National Average of Price of Gas Ticks Up, Oregon Average Falls
For the first time in two months, the national average for regular gas has crept higher while the Oregon average continues to move lower.
Higher...
Blue Mountain CC Announces Summer Term Honor Roll
Blue Mountain Community College announced its 2024-25 summer term honor roll. Full-time students receiving the academic recognition are:
President’s List, 3.75-4.0 GPA: Jason Arnold, Alyssa...
