Poachers Paying the Price in Oregon
Poachers are paying the price for their crimes. Three recent court cases reflect the harshness with which Oregonians view wildlife crimes. All three cases...
ODFW Offers Tips for Shed Hunting
This time of year isn’t just for Easter egg hunting. Many Oregonians are in the outdoors looking for another seasonal treat– shed antlers.
Oregon’s male...
Body of Elderly Man Found in Driveway in Hermiston
The body of an elderly Hermiston man was found Monday morning in a driveway on Alpine Drive.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, deputies...
KOIN News Airs Feature on Missing Hermiston Woman Graciela Garcia
Portland's KOIN aired a segment Tuesday on Graciela Garcia, the Hermiston woman who was reported missing on Nov. 11, 2019.
On its True Crime Tuesday...
Elk, Deer Hunters in Oregon Will Be Asked to Stop at Check Stations
Successful hunters who drive by one of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's (ODFW) check stations in Prineville or Celilo Park during deer...
Plans Move Ahead for Massive New Housing Development in Hermiston
Plans are moving ahead for the development of a 353-acre housing development along Feedville Road following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
The council, acting...
Hermiston Community Reaching Out to Family in Need of Help
It may not be immediately obvious to passersby, but something is happening on E. Gladys Avenue that is the very definition of the word...
Hermiston Man Gets 200 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Incest
A Hermiston man was sentenced to 200 years in prison after pleading guilty to 19 sexual offense counts involving his granddaughter.
Umatilla County District Attorney...
Proposed Urban Renewal District Could Mean 1,300 New Housing Units
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency, made up of members of the Hermiston City Council, gave the go-ahead Monday night for city staff to begin...
Man Dies from Injuries Suffered in Altercation on Friday Morning
A Hermiston man died Friday morning following an altercation with another man.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a death following an altercation...
Severe Weekend Wind Storm Uproots Trees
This weekend's Eastern Oregon wind storm caused havoc throughout the area, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines. The National Weather Services recorded wind...
Explosion, Massive Fire at Shearer’s Foods Sends Seven to Hospital
An explosion at Shearer’s Foods Tuesday afternoon sent several people to the hospital and closed down roads leading to the fire on Highway 207.
The...
Poachers Bag Multiple Animals, Risking Health of Oregon Herds
Three elk, three pronghorns, a mule deer, two turkeys and a bobcat round out a collection of animals illegally killed, tagged, processed or taxidermied...
Hermiston Council Clears Way for 18,000-Square-Foot Skate Park
Hermiston will have a new skate adventure park following action taken Monday night by the Hermiston City Council.
The council voted unanimously to contract with...
Man Wanted for Murder in Idaho Arrested in Pendleton
A man wanted in connection with a murder in North Idaho was arrested in Pendleton.
On Nov. 27, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Greater Idaho...
Oregon State Fish & Wildlife Seize Giant White Sturgeon From Poachers
A giant white sturgeon more than seven feet long was among five sturgeon seized and released by Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers...
Trump Nominates Hermiston Native to Spot on Federal Court
Today, President Donald Trump announced that he has nominated 16 individuals to federal judgeships, including Hermiston native Ryan Bounds.
If confirmed, Bounds will serve as a Circuit...
Umatilla County Fair to Admit Kids 10 and Under Into Fair for Free This...
This just in from the Umatilla County Fair: Children 10 and under will be admitted into the fair for free this year.
Fair officials announced...
Hermiston Man Dies in ATV Accident
A Hermiston man died and a teenager was injured Friday afternoon in an ATV accident near Meacham.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon...
Stalking the Wild Huckleberry
This story first appeared in the September 2012 issue of Ruralite
Each summer of her childhood, Linda Jones would find herself swept up into a...
