Help Shape City’s Future by Taking Part in Hermiston 2040 Survey
The city of Hermiston is asking the community to help lay out the road map for the next couple of decades with its Hermiston...
Governor’s Luncheon Canceled for 2021 Pendleton Round-Up
The Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition has canceled the Governor’s Luncheon at the 2021 Pendleton Round-Up. The annual event was originally planned for Friday, Sept....
Man with Dementia Found Hours After Walking Away from Residence
An 85-year-old Hermiston man with severe dementia was found after walking away from his residence in the early morning hours on Monday.
Richard Bondurant was...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties Continue to Lag Behind in COVID Vaccinations
Umatilla and Morrow counties continue to lag behind the majority of Oregon counties when in comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
According to the Oregon Health Authority...
Fire Crews Put Out Hay Fire
Fire crews put out a hay fire Wednesday evening in Hermiston.
Shortly after 8 p.m., the Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a hay fire...
Hunters Urged to Check for Access and Fire Restrictions Before Hunting
With archery deer and elk hunting seasons opening this Saturday, Aug. 28 and fire season still in effect, the Oregon Department of Fish &...
Anglers Reminded to Immediately Tag Halibut or Salmon to Avoid Citations
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon State Police have seen an increase in improperly tagged fish during the 2021 halibut and...
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...
Mosquitoes Continue to Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in four additional mosquito pools captured on Aug. 17 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...
Hermiston City Council OKs Funding for New Umatilla Bridge Study
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to invest $50,000 on a study to determine the best location for new bridge over the Umatilla...
Governor Mandates All Health Care, School Workers Must Be Vaccinated
All Oregon health care workers, K-12 school employees and volunteers, will have to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus to continue working, Gov....
Hermiston Grass Fire That Spread to Vehicles Under Investigation
The cause of a grass fire that burned two vehicles on Monday is under investigation.
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded just before 5...
Additional Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Morrow County
West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in six additional mosquito pools captured last week from various testing sites in...
Morrow County School District Announces New Administrators
The Morrow County School District is welcoming several new administrators to the district for the 2021-22 school year.
"These new administrators bring with them proven...
Latest Census Numbers Put Hermiston’s Population at 19,354
Hermiston continues to be the fastest growing city in Eastern Oregon, reaching a population of 19,354 in the 2020 census.
According to numbers released this month...
Area Churches, Organizations Teaming Up for CityFest at Butte Park
A large crowd including members of area churches are expected to gather for the Luis Palau Association’s CityFest in Hermiston on Saturday, Aug. 28...
Photo Gallery: 2021 UCF Cutest Baby Contest
The Cutest Baby Contest – a crowd favorite at the Umatilla County Fair – made its return Saturday as dozens of babies put their...
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...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Reverts to Limited-Visitation Policy
With the continued spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, and particularly the new Delta variant, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced today...
Law Enforcement Seizes 2,000 Marijuana Plants in Eastern Oregon
More than 2,000 marijuana plants were seized by the Oregon State Police and the Union County Sheriff’s Office during an investigation into an illegal...
