COVID Infections Spreading in Oregon, Washington and California
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast.
The summer spread has become...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 28: Wayne Glenn Miller, 66, was arrested on a warrant on the 1100...
Price of Gallon of Gas in Oregon Continues to Creep Downward
Drivers on the West Coast and in most other states continue to see pump prices ease while drivers in the Midwest are being hit...
Hermiston Nears One-Mile Milestone in Citywide Sidewalk Infill Program
With the installation of 550 feet of new sidewalk on South 1st Place in front of the Hermiston Skatepark this summer, the city of...
Oregon Regulators Trim Proposed Health Insurance Rates Increases
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon insurance regulators have cut the health insurance rate increases proposed by insurers earlier this year but individuals are still...
Umatilla County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director
Umatilla County Historical Society, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has recently hired a new executive director.
The Umatilla County Historical Society and Heritage Station Museum...
CTUIR Receoves $2 Million in Federal Funds for Salmon Hatcheries
On July 25 the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) received word from the U.S. departments of Commerce and Interior that it...
Swim Camp for People with Disabilities Coming to Hermiston
Hermiston Parks & Recreation, Hermiston Kiwanis Club and Arc of Umatilla County will host an iCan Swim program for children and adults with disabilities...
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued an exessive heat warning for the region.
The warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. on...
Project Along Umatilla River in Pendleton Gets $250,000 Grant
The Pendleton Development Commission approved a grant to knock down and redevelop two houses along the Umatilla River as part of an effort to...
Kotek Appoints CTUIR Employee to State Advisory Committee
Gov. Tina Kotek recently appointed a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) employee to a committee devoted to advancing regional community and...
Safety Concerns Lead to New Route for Umatilla County Fair Parade
To avoid disappointment, people are reminded that the Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade is rolling into 2024 with a new route.
The event is Saturday,...
First 2024 Case of West Nile Virus Detected in Morrow County
West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in mosquitoes at a testing site in Morrow County, according to Oregon public...
Wildfires Causing Smoky, Unhealthy Conditions in Much of Oregon
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Wildfires burning across much of the western U.S. and Canada are causing smoke to stretch across parts of central, eastern...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced the arrival of Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, to the Good Shepherd Orthopedics...
CTUIR Wraps Up Its Successful First Tri-City Water Follies Sponsorship
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) on July 28 capped off a successful initial sponsorship of the Tri-City Water Follies by...
JB Brick Company Set to Celebrate Five Years in Business Aug. 1-3
JB Brick Company will hold a three-day event celebrating five years in business on Aug. 1-3.
An open house is scheduled for noon to 6...
Oregon Health Authority Installs More Than 100 Water Filters in LUBGWMA
The Oregon Health Authority and community-based organizations installed more than a hundred water filtration systems at residential households in the Lower Umatilla Basin Ground...
Community Foundation Awards More Than $100K in Grant Funds for 2024
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has awarded grants to 14 local community organizations totaling more than $100,000.
The funds support projects that will have...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 21: Elias Ramirez Ramirez, 25, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
