Thanks to Measure 108, Cigarette, Other Tobacco Taxes to Increase
A series of increases in the taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products and a new tax on inhalant delivery products, approved by Oregon...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here's a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's activities over the weekend:
Made a few arrests for outstanding warrants
Took one hit-and-run report
Responded...
Umatilla Holding Contest for New Parks Department Tagline, Logo
The city of Umatilla is holding a contest for ideas for a new Parks and Recreation Department tagline and logo.
The contest is open to...
Beware of Frauds, Scams and ID Theft During Coronavirus Pandemic
By Greg Smith
Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic in a variety of ways including submitting applications and receiving funding using another...
2021 Hermiston Resolution Run Takes Place Jan. 1 at Oxbow Trail
The 2021 Hermiston Resolution Run is set to take place this Friday, Jan. 1 at the Oxbow Trail in Riverfront Park.
The free event goes...
Dec. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 75 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 75 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 5,174. There are currently 273 presumed cases of...
Umatilla School District Giving Free Drive-Through Flu Shots on Dec. 29
The Umatilla School District is hosting a free drive-through flu shot clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Umatilla High School, 1400 Seventh St.
The clinic...
Couple Die in Christmas Day Crash
A couple from Ukiah were killed Christmas Day in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Oregon State Police (OSP).
On Friday, at approximately 3:06 p.m., OSP...
Umatilla’s Coats for Kids Polar Plunge Set for Jan. 2 Now Going Virtual
The city of Umatilla’s first annual Coats for Kids Polar Bear Plunge, originally a live event set for Jan. 2 at Umatilla Marina Park,...
ODFW Reports Dirty Bird Feeders Causing Increase in Sick Birds
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) and wildlife rehabilitators are seeing an increase in reports of sick birds at feeders.
Calls to ODFW...
Hermiston Man Dies in Collision
A Hermiston man was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Joy Lane and Sagebrush Road.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office...
Dec. 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 55th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 55th county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 55th death with COVID-19 is a 75-year-old male who tested...
Rivoli Restoration Group Announces Release of Rivoli History Book
An early supply of the new history book Rivoli has arrived in Pendleton according to Andrew Picken, Rivoli Restoration Coalition president.
The 500-page illustrated book...
Santa Claus Arriving in Boardman on Wednesday for Selfies
With the addition of some safety precautions, the fifth annual SECO Pallets Santa Drive will be happening in Boardman tomorrow, Dec. 23 – pandemic...
COVID Vaccine in Umatilla County; Front-Line Workers to Get 1st Access
The COVID-19 vaccine is in Umatilla County, but will be several months before it is available to the general public due to its limited...
Dec. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 49 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 49 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 5,066. There are currently 265 presumed cases of...
Want to Help Kids Keep Warm This Winter? Take the Polar Plunge Jan. 2
Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start and the city of Umatilla are partnering on the first annual Coats for Kids Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan....
One Steelhead Bag Limit Continues Upstream of The Dalles Dam
Oregon and Washington fishery managers have decided to continue the one adult hatchery steelhead bag limit through March 31, 2021.
The limit is for the...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 reckless driving arrest
2 criminal trespass...
Pendleton Coalition Teaming Up to Provide Free Christmas Dinners
The Salvation Army Pendleton Corps, along with the Pendleton Community Action Coalition, Altrusa International of Pendleton, Inc., Umatilla County Responds, and Neighbor 2 Neighbor...
