Suspects, Law Enforcement Exchange Gunfire During Pursuit in E. Oregon
Two Washington men are in custody and a third person remains at large following an incident in eastern Oregon on Sunday in which shots...
City Seeks to Stop 'Revolving Door' for Offenders
The city of Hermiston wants to do something about the local criminal justice system’s “revolving door,” in which offenders repeatedly break the law without...
Echo Farmer's Invention Has 'Million Applications'
Kent Madison of Echo has invented the Jack-E-Up, a device which allows the removal of A-frame trailer jacks after hookup.
About three years ago, Madison...
School District to Hold Educator Job Fair
The Hermiston School District will hold a Northeast Oregon Educator Job Fair on April 11 at Hermiston High School.
The free event lasts from 10...
UCFD1 Prioritizes Mental Health Through Awareness Program
To improve the health and wellbeing of its firefighters and paramedics mentally and physically, the Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 has developed a...
Children’s Rodeo Set to Return Following Two-Year Absence
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Children's Rodeo is set to return.
The InterMountain Education Service District's annual event returns this year...
Lady Bulldogs to Play for State Title Tonight
Because one state championship during the school year isn’t enough, the Hermiston Bulldogs will be playing for the 5A state girls basketball title tonight...
Tickets On Sale for Boardman Distinguished Citizens Banquet
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 33rd Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet on Saturday, March 11 at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center.
Cocktail...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 22: Hermelinda Chavez-Claudio, 30, was arrested on the 1300 block of N. First...
Hermiston Gives Financial Backing to Water Group
A new organization aimed at advocating at the state level for local water users gained a key member this week when the city of...
Hermiston City Council to Consider Putting Cannibas Sales on Ballot
The Hermiston City Council will discuss putting legalized commercial cannabis on the ballot at its regular meeting tonight.
The item was originally planned for the...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
This past weekend was a relatively quiet one for the Hermiston Police Department. Here’s a rundown of the cases from night shift Friday through...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 2 to...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 14: Armando Medina Verdin, 23, was arrested near N.E. 4th Street and E....
Three New Coronavirus Cases in Umatilla County, Bringing Total to 27
Three new positive cases of COVID-19 or coronavirus are being reported today in Umatilla County, bringing the total number of people infected to 27.
Umatilla...
Local Markets Vital Part of Oregon Agriculture
Farm direct marketing remains an important component of Oregon agriculture, according to a first-ever national survey on local food marketing practices released this week.
More...
Chamber Seeks Funfest Vendors
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the ninth annual Funfest in downtown Hermiston on Saturday, July 12.
Last year, more than 4,000...
March 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 - up nine over Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Nearly 300 Register for Kindergarten in Hermiston
Nearly 300 Hermiston children were registered for kindergarten during the Hermiston School District’s kindergarten registration day on Friday.
The event was held at the Hermiston...
Walden Honored for Protection of BPA, Promotion of Hydropower
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) yesterday received the Public Service Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for his efforts to protect...
