Measles Continue to Spread in State, says Oregon Health Authority
Amid an ongoing measles outbreak in Oregon, state and local health officials are urging everyone to be vaccinated against measles, and especially for children to be...
EOCI Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Louis Taiyon Apo, passed away the evening of Aug. 7.
Apo was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon...
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute to Hold Anniversary Sale Aug. 8-10
Visitors can save up to 40% off items during the Tamástslikt Culture Institute (TCI) Museum Store’s anniversary sale set for Thursday, Aug. 8 to Saturday, Aug....
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 2: Tammy Caron, 61, was cited and released on the 1300 block of...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Hermiston...
Diva Feva to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Club
Diva Feva will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The soul and R&B group will take the...
Sister Duo Calico Bones to Perform at Boardman Marina Park on Aug. 12
Calico Bones is returning to Morrow County to perform during Music in the Parks.
A sister duo, Madison and Mckenzie Lindsey grew up in Wallowa...
Rascal Rodeo Aims to Rope in all Abilities at EOTEC on Aug. 10
Adults and children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are invited to ride high in the saddle during the Rascal Rodeo.
Participants can tap into their...
Oregon Health Authority Wants to Expand Health Care Access
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Health Authority wants to expand access to health care, grow the state’s behavioral health system and connect more...
Construction Underway to Advance Hanford Tank Waste Mission
Hanford Site workers are installing equipment to demonstrate how an alternative treatment technology could safely accelerate cleanup of radioactive tank waste.
The Test Bed Initiative...
Latino Night Features Music, Dancing
Four musical acts — including headliner Banda Rancho Viejo — will take the stage during Latino Night during the 2024 Umatilla County Fair.
Fair Manager...
Firefighters Near Ukiah Hold Lines Amid Hot, Gusty Weather, Lightning
Fire crews near Ukiah overnight Sunday to Monday, Aug 4 to 5, received a mixed bag of weather.
The Oregon Department of Forestry reported most...
Time is Running Out to Save Money on U.C. Fair Carnival Wristbands
Time is running out to save $10 on unlimited ride wristbands for Davis Shows Northwest.
The carnival is featured on the midway during the Umatilla...
Hermiston Police Encouraging Residents to Host NNO Gatherings
Residents in Hermiston are invited to make plans to host National Night Out gatherings on Aug. 6.
The national campaign encourages people to get to...
Umatilla Holding National Night Out Event at Village Square Park
The city of Umatilla is inviting everyone to Village Square Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6 for National Night Out 2024.
The free event is a...
COVID Infections Spreading in Oregon, Washington and California
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast.
The summer spread has become...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 28: Wayne Glenn Miller, 66, was arrested on a warrant on the 1100...
Price of Gallon of Gas in Oregon Continues to Creep Downward
Drivers on the West Coast and in most other states continue to see pump prices ease while drivers in the Midwest are being hit...
Oregon Regulators Trim Proposed Health Insurance Rates Increases
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon insurance regulators have cut the health insurance rate increases proposed by insurers earlier this year but individuals are still...
Umatilla County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director
Umatilla County Historical Society, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has recently hired a new executive director.
The Umatilla County Historical Society and Heritage Station Museum...
