Watermelon Festival Organizers Seeking Volunteers, Ideas
The Irrigon Watermelon Festival is set for Saturday, July 29, and organizers are looking for community participation, volunteers and fresh ideas.
The next festival meeting...
Car Pursuit Leads to Arrest on Drug Charges for Hermiston Man
A Hermiston man is in jail today and faces multiple charges after police discovered more than 75 pounds of marijuana and several guns in...
Oct. 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 145th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 145th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 145th death with COVID-19 is a 61-year-old female who tested...
Murder Investigation Focuses on Vehicle
A vehicle believed to be involved in the murder of a Umatilla man is being processed by a California crime lab in hopes of...
The Dark World of Human Trafficking
Rotarian Sheds Light on Sex Slave Market
Slavery as we know it may have ended with the Civil War, but there’s another kind of slavery...
Small Business Administration Hosting Free Two-Day Virtual Summit
National Small Business Week (NSBW) will take place April 28 to May 4 and will include a virtual summit with useful business advice.
The U.S....
Counties Get Money for Veterans Services
The 2013 Oregon Legislative Assembly has provided the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) with $600,000 in funding for the Veterans' Extended Outreach Grant...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here's a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases over the weekend:
Took 4 theft reports, 2 of which were shoplifting reports, 1 arrest
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Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Martha’s House to Offer Free Workshop on Mentor Training March 9
Martha’s House, a transitional family housing program in Hermiston, is offering a free mentor training workshop on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 a.m. at...
Pendleton Inmate Shot, Killed By Officer
A Pendleton inmate was shot and killed this morning by a correctional officer during an assault involving three prisoners at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
City Improves Online Access to Municipal Code
Residents of Hermiston can now more easily find the laws of the city by using the new search tool on the city’s website.
The new...
Local Residents Share Coverage Ideas with OPB
Oregon Public Broadcasting may be based in Portland, but it sees itself as a statewide media outlet covering stories that affect all Oregonians.
It was...
U.S. Postal Service Holding Job Fair in Pendleton Today
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a job fair today, July 6 at the Pendleton Post Office.
USPS is hiring for several positions in the...
Suspect Faces Identity Theft Charge
Law enforcement officials arrested a man early Sunday morning in Hermiston on identity theft, forgery and other charges.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, with help...
One Person Dies in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 11
One person died Friday in a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 11 in Umatilla County.
Just after 5 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive on Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Sept. 16 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston.
The blood drive will...
ODFW to Host Youth Fishing Events Around the Gorge During May
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host several youth fishing events the first three Saturdays in May around the Columbia River Gorge.
ODFW...
Transient Arrested for 47th Time After Armed Robbery at Convenience Store
A transient known to local law enforcement was arrested for the 47th time on Saturday, this time for armed robbery among other charges.
Hermiston Police...
Snow Blankets Region, Schools Cancel Classes
Several new inches of snow fell throughout the region on Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of school in Umatilla and Morrow counties. The good news?...
