Hermiston, New Hope Church to Host Community Recycling Event May 18
Hermiston residents, it’s time to start rounding up your unwanted items (with some exceptions) for free disposal at the Community Recycling Event on Saturday,...
Quiet Week for Gas Prices as National, Oregon Averages Drift Lower
Gas prices continue to drift lower in most states, including Oregon. The major drivers are crude oil prices below $80 a barrel, as well...
Update: City of Umatilla Identifies Victim in Friday’s Deadly Fire
An evening fire Friday, May 10, at a single-story apartment building in Umatilla claimed the life of one occupant.
The city of Umatilla on May...
Health Foundation Hosting 31st Annual Scamble for Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will host the 31st annual Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7 at Big River Golf...
Hermiston’s IRZ Engineering & Consulting Celebrates 4 Decades
For hydrological engineer Fred Ziari, 40 years as a water systems designer and consultant is barely enough to get your feet wet.
He did take...
12,000-Plus Oregonians May Get Refunds Due to TurboTax Error
Tax day is not over for thousands of Oregonians.
Intuit, a Silicon Valley company that makes the popular Turbotax software, has contacted more than 12,000...
Hermiston City Council to Consider Revising Mobile Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council will consider amending its rules regarding mobile food vendors at an upcoming meeting after a long discussion Monday night on...
Umatilla Electric Receives Four National Communications Awards
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) is the winner of four awards from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) in its annual Spotlight on Excellence...
Umatilla Fire Claims 1 Life
An evening fire Friday, May 10, at a single-story apartment building in Umatilla claimed the life of one occupant.
The fire was reported at 8:22...
Police Jail Hermiston Man for Alleged Domestic Violence Attack
A Hermiston man is in the Umatilla County Jail on several domestic violence related counts, including strangulation and sexual assault.
Hermiston police Wednesday evening, May...
Sen. Merkley to Hold Town Hall Meetings in Pendleton, Boardman
Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley plans to hold in-person town halls in Umatilla and Morrow counties during the afternoon of Sunday, May 19.
The Umatilla...
City of Hermiston Seeking Community Feedback on Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston is developing a Safety Action Plan to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on the city’s transportation system for people driving,...
False Alarm Sends Police to Mobile Home Park After Shots Reported
A report of shots fired in Hermiston this morning turned out to be a false alarm.
A report of shots fired on the 100 block...
Highway 11 Safety Meeting Set for May 20 in Milton-Freewater
A Highway 11 Safety Community Meeting will be held in Milton-Freewater on Thursday, May 20.
The meeting takes place at the Milton-Freewater Community Building, 109...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 9: Amber Danielle Gomez, 36, was arrested on a warrant on the 200...
Employer Resource Rodeos Coming to Hermiston, Boardman in May
Employer Resource Rodeos will be coming to cities in eastern Oregon during the month of May.
The events will feature an evening of networking and...
Smith Assists in Bringing Apprentice Site to Umatilla Fire District No. 1
The Oregon State Fire Fighter Joint Apprentice Training Committee announced the selection of three new apprentice sites, one of which will be located at...
Morrow County Residents Submit Petition to Recall All Commissioners
A recall election could be on the this summer for all three Morrow County commissioner.
Stuart Dick, of Irrigon, is one of the residents leading...
Fire Crews Extinguish 40-Acre Brush Fire in Hermiston
Firefighters battled a 40-acres brush fire in Hermiston for several hours Thursday afternoon.
Crews from Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 were called to a...
Hermiston Seeking Applicants for TRT Funding for Recreation Projects
The city of Hermiston is now accepting project proposals for Transient Room Tax (TRT) funds dedicated for recreation-based projects and events for the upcoming...
