Assistance Dogs to Graduate from Training Program & Be Given to Vets
Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD) is hosting a graduation and passing of the leash ceremony on Oct. 2 at the Eastern Oregon Correctional...
Electric Vehicle Sales Up in Oregon Thanks to Incentives, Report Says
By Grant Stringer/Oregon Capital Chronicle
More Oregonians than ever are buying electric cars and the state is poised to see a major influx, in part...
Hermiston Parks Department to Hold Community Yard Sale on Oct. 13
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Community Yard Sale on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415...
2nd Annual Small Business Cybersecurity Summit Set for October
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a cyber summit in October.
The free cybersecurity series supports America's 33 million small businesses with tools,...
16-year-old Male Injured in Friday Night Shooting in Hermiston
A 16-year-old male received a non-life threatening injury during a shooting Friday, Sept. 22, in the 1500 block of N.E. 10th St.
According to Hermiston...
Nonprofit Seeks Community Support for Low-Income Housing Project
An Oregon-based nonprofit is hoping to secure community support and state funding to develop low-income housing in Hermiston.
Maryam Bolouri, director of real estate development...
Upcoming IMESD Conference Provides Training for School Boards
InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) organized a Regional Board Conference on September 29-30 to provide opportunities for school board members to receive training about...
Boardman Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacant Planning Commission Seat
The city of Boardman is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Boardman Planning Commission.
Applicants must live within the Boardman city limits or...
Free Webinars Focusing on Tax Information for Small Businesses
The Small Business Administration Boise District Office and the IRS will continue the Small Business Tax Workshop Series on Sept. 27.
The free webinars contain...
Umatilla Resident Fulfills 20-Year Dream of Owning Taco Truck
With the grand opening of his Tacos El Capitan on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 67-year-old Sabas Arenas Gonzalez, of Umatilla, has fulfilled a nearly 20-year-old dream...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 21: Carrie Lynn Marshall, 29, was arrested near E. Highland Avenue and S.E....
Friends of Hermiston Library to Host 3-day Book Sale Starting Sept. 28
The Hermiston Public Library will hold a three-day book sale from Sept. 28-30.
Thursday, Sept. 28 will be only available for members of the Friends...
Candidates for Mayor, Municipal Court Judge Can File Sept. 14
Hermiston residents interested in running for mayor or municipal court judge file for the May 21, 2024 election.
An election for Hermiston mayor and municipal...
One Motorist Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-84
One person was seriously injured Thursday in a pileup on Interstate 84 involving at least 17 vehicles.
Oregon State Troopers from the Pendleton area command...
CTUIR Signs Memorandum with Amazon Web Services
By Chris Aadland/Confederated Umatilla Journal
Tribal leaders on Thursday, Sept. 21, signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with a corporate entity, further establishing a partnership and ensuring...
Two Hermiston Insurance Agencies Consolidate Into One
A month after officially becoming Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services, the Hermiston business celebrated on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Josh Goller, branch principal, thanked...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on Sept. 28
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 28.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
Columbia Development Authority Cancels September Board Meeting
The Columbia Development Authority Board has canceled its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26 via Zoom.
The board will meet in-person on Oct. 24 at...
District Releases 2022-23 Oregon Statewide Assessment Results
Oregon Statewide Assessment results show students in the Hermiston School District demonstrated an increase in proficiency in math and science and a decrease in...
73-year-old Umatilla Man Arrested on Multiple Counts of Sex Crimes
A Umatilla man was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 12, on multiple counts of sex crimes following a Umatilla County grand jury indictment.
Hermiston police arrested Boyd...
