HPD Weekend Activity Report

Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through this morning: Handled 4 calls with people in crisis (mental/behavioral...

After 2 Years, Hermiston’s New Funland Playground Opens to Public

Hermiston had plenty to celebrate on Sunday with the Fourth of July, the opening of Funland Playground and a resounding 'good riddance' to the...

One Man Dead, 2 Others Seriously Injured in Fall South of Pilot Rock

A Pilot Rock man died and two others were seriously hurt in a fall while recreating near West Birch Creek south of Pilot Rock. Cody...

Boardman Chamber of Commerce to Present Fireworks Show

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will present a Fourth of July fireworks show on Sunday at 10 p.m. The display will be visible throughout Boardman,...

Heritage Station Plans Patriotic Fun for Whole Family on July 3

Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton is inviting everyone to the free Celebrate America event tomorrow, July 3 for some patriotic fun. Activities begin at 12...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: July 1: Juan Fernando Ponce, 30, was arrested on the 600 block of S....
Good Shepherd Health Care System

Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Podiatrist Kyle Duncan

Good Shepherd Health Care System has welcomed board certified podiatrist Kyle Duncan, DPM.   Duncan joins orthopedic surgeons Jeremy Anderson, DO, and James Whittum, MD, in...

July 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported seven new COVID-19 cases - down four from Thursday. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,742. There are...

47-Year-Old Umatilla County Male Among the Deaths Due to Heat

A 47-year-old male from Umatilla County is among the now 79 people who died during the recent heat wave. As of July 1, the State Medical...
Fireworks

City of Hermiston Plans All-Day Fourth of July Fun at Butte Park

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to come celebrate the nation's independence at the annual Stars & Stripes Fourth of July Celebration...

City of Hermiston to Break Ground on South Industrial Park Project

The city of Hermiston will break ground on July 7 to extend paved road, water lines, sewer pipes, and upgraded electrical power to the...

July 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new COVID-19 cases - a decrease of 12 from Wednesday. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,735....

Umatilla Electric Awards $42,000 in Scholarships to Area Students

Fourteen area students will receive $3,000 college scholarships from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the 2021-2022 academic school year, for a total of $42,000 in...
Ribbon Cutting

Boardman Ace Hardware to Hold Ribbon-Cutting on Friday

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting this Friday, July 2 at 10 a.m. for Boardman Ace Hardware,...

Hermiston to Unveil New Funland Playground on Fourth of July

The city of Hermiston and Parks and Recreation Department will unveil the completely rebuilt Funland Playground at a public ceremony on the Fourth of...

EOTEC Offering Public Chance to Chill Out During This Week’s Heat Wave

Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston is operating as a cooling station this week and invites the public to bring board games...
Soccer Ball

Columbia Youth Soccer Club to Host Boardman Rumble on July 3

The Columbia Youth Soccer Club will host Boardman Rumble, an Independence Day community celebration, this Saturday, July 3 at Freeway Field/Splash Pad Park and...

Student Home Builders Hand Over Keys to 7th House to New Owners

Mike and Loy Stratton were handed the keys to their new home on Tuesday – the seventh one built by students in the Columbia...

June 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 23 new COVID-19 cases - up two from Tuesday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,724. There...

Brown Declares State of Emergency Due to Imminent Threat of Wildfire

Gov. Kate Brown yesterday declared a state of emergency due to the imminent threat of wildfire across Oregon. On the heels of record-breaking high temperatures, much of...