HPD Weekend Activity Report
It was a quiet weekend for the Hermiston Police Department. Here’s a rundown of the department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
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March 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 9 new COVID-19 cases.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's...
Boardman to Temporarily Close Portion of Willowfork Drive
The city of Boardman will close a portion of Willowfork Drive for one week beginning Wednesday, March 17.
Willowfork Drive will be closed between South...
Frustrated Parents Rally for Return to Full-Time, In-Person Instruction
Several dozen Hermiston residents held a rally for students in front of the high school on Saturday – one year since the start of...
March 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 3 new COVID-19 cases - down 10 from Friday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,799. There are...
Morrow County Moves from Moderate Risk to Lower Risk Category Today
Morrow County today moves from the “Moderate Risk” category for COVID spread to Lower Risk after Gov. Kate Brown announced updates to the county...
Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Set for Friday at UEC’s Boardman Office
The Morrow County Health Department is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, March 12.
The clinic, held at the Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Boardman office,...
Last Day to Apply for Altrusa’s Dorothy Juve Memorial Scholarship
Today is the final day to apply for the Altrusa International Foundation of Hermiston's Dorothy Juve Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is an award for up...
March 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new COVID-19 cases - up seven from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,796. There are...
Umatilla Little League Now Extending Sign-Ups Into April
Umatilla Little League has extended this year’s sign-up period with six more dates.
Kids ages 4-14 can sign up on March 16, 19 and 30,...
Eastern Oregon Archery Elk Hunting Changes Being Considered
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) staff are planning to propose changes to the 2022 archery elk seasons to better manage elk...
Hermiston Community Encouraged to Attend 2nd ‘Rally for Our Students”
Another Rally for Our Students is set to take place in Hermiston on Saturday in an effort to encourage the state to move to...
Commercial Rent Relief Program Now Open, Taking Applications
A new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through March 22.
The...
March 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported six new COVID-19 cases - down 11 from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,783. There are...
Hermiston’s Phillip Spicerkuhn Elected to Retain Seat on City Council
Hermiston City Councilor Phillip Spicerkuhn was elected Tuesday to retain his appointed seat in a special election.
Spicerkuhn was unopposed on the ballot for the...
New Program Offers More Preschool Options for Eastern Oregon
If you talk to most people working in the education field, they will tell you about the importance of early learning for children –...
Hermiston School District Set to Hire Contractor for New Rocky Heights
The Hermiston School Board has authorized district administration to enter into contract with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for the Rocky Heights Elementary School bond...
March 11 is Final Day to Sign Up for 2021 Irrigon Little League Season
The last day to sign up for Irrigon Little League’s 2021 season is this Thursday, March 11.
Sign-up goes from 4 to 7 p.m. at...
Sage Advice From the Police
Sometimes we all need a little good advice. Here’s a slew of it from Lt. Randy Studebaker of the Hermiston Police Department (from the...
March 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - up 14 from Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,777. There are...
