Three Hermiston Councilors to Face Opponents in May 17 Primary
Three of the four Hermiston City Councilors running in the May 17 primary will have opponents following Tuesday's filing deadline.
Running in Ward 1 will...
Former UHS Student Arrested After Posting Threatening Video
A former Umatilla High School student was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly posting a video of himself with a weapon and a threatening statement.
According...
State Rep. Smith Shares Key Funding Allocations for District 57
Last Friday, the Oregon Legislature officially adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) highlighted legislation and funding allocations for District 57.
"During...
19-Year-Old Faces Murder Charge in Connection with 18-Year-Old’s Death
A 19-year-old man from Walla Walla faces a murder charge for allegedly killing an 18-year-old early Saturday morning in Milton-Freewater.
Manuel Adam Peralez Jr. was...
Teenager Killed in Shooting
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in the early-morning hours of Saturday in Milton-Freewater.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office received a report shortly after midnight...
City Celebrates Unveiling of South Hermiston Industrial Park
Eight months after breaking ground on the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP), the city of Hermiston celebrated its $2 million expansion Friday with the...
Hermiston’s Distinguished Citizens Honored at DSA Banquet
Hermiston had a celebratory night on Wednesday as the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce honored those who’ve made their mark on the community.
After a year’s...
Reward of $22,500 Offered for Information on Wolf Poached Feb. 15
Nonprofit groups will pay up to $22,500 for information that leads to an arrest or citation regarding a wolf poached Feb. 15 near the...
Council Members Tour New City Hall Ahead of Expected Fall Opening
Nearly a year after the old Hermiston City Hall was demolished, it’s $8.6 million replacement is on schedule to open this fall.
On Monday night,...
UEC Business Resource Center Gets Grant to Help Small Businesses
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center (BRC) has received a $75,000 grant from Business Oregon to provide technical assistance to under-served and under-resourced...
Oregon to Lift Mask Requirements for Indoor Spaces, Schools March 19
Oregon will lift mask requirements for indoor public places and Oregon’s schools on March 19, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced, as hospitalizations drop and...
HHS Girls Basketball Team Advances in Tourney on Buzzer Beater
The Hermiston Bulldogs girls basketball team advanced to the 3A Hardwood Classic after topping the Everett Seagulls on a buzzer beater Saturday, 53-51.
Izzy Simmons...
Fire District Gives Update on Aftermath of Shearer’s Foods Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 provided an update on its Facebook page on the fire at Shearer’s Foods and the aftermath.
Crews conducted a fire...
Weather Service Briefing Eases Fears of Flooding in Umatilla County
Despite a forecast of rain and snow this weekend, there is no expectation of flooding in Umatilla County, according to the National Weather Service...
Crews Work to Remove 170-Plus Vehicles From Interstate 84
More than a dozen agencies and towing companies worked together throughout Monday and early Tuesday to clear Interstate 84 following a series of crashes...
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...
Nearly 100 Vehicles Crash on I-84, Closing Down Interstate
Nearly 100 vehicles were involved in a pileup on Interstate 84 between Pendleton and La Grande early Monday afternoon, causing numerous injuries and closing...
Walla Walla Artist’s Work on Display at Pendleton Center for the Arts
What does it mean to remember? How much can we trust our memory? Is every encounter new or can something we forgot find us...
City to Officially Unveil South Hermiston Industrial Park
The city of Hermiston will officially unveil the development project that extended road, water lines, sewer pipes, and upgraded electrical power to the South...
Council OKs Deal for UEC to Provide Service to Future Amazon Facilities
The Hermiston City Council gave its approval Monday night for the city to enter into an agreement allowing Umatilla Electric Cooperative to provide service...
