Hermiston Parks Department Selling Christmas-Themed Activity Bags

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is selling Christmas at Home activity bags to help little ones ages 4-10 get ready for Christmas. The bags...

Dec. 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 22 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 22 new confirmed cases COVID-19. Today's numbers bring the county's overall total number to 4,231. There are 223 presumptive cases and a...

HPD Accepting Non-Perishable Food Items for Christmas Express

The Hermiston Police Department is accepting non-perishable food items to help community members in need. Now through Dec. 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., staff will...

Santa Claus Expected to Arrive in Hermiston Thursday to Light Tree

Santa will flip the switch to light Hermiston’s community tree this Thursday, Dec. 3 during the annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The event is virtual this...

HPD Weekend Activity Report

Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday: 1 criminal mischief offense 2 unauthorized use...

OSU Receives $2 Million Grant to Expand TRACE-COVID-19

Oregon State University researchers have received a $2 million grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to create a national TRACE Center that...

Umatilla County Health Reports 78 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 78 new confirmed cases COVID-19. Today's numbers - which include Friday through Sunday's new cases - bring the county's overall...

Boardman City Council Re-Schedules December Meeting to Dec. 8

The Boardman City Council has changed their December meeting to Tuesday, Dec. 8, due to its regularly scheduled meeting falling so closely after the...

Nov. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 89 new confirmed cases COVID-19. Today's cases - which include Wednesday and Thursday's new cases - bring the county's overall...

Hermiston Restaurants May Use Downtown Parking for Outdoor Dining

In order to help restaurants in downtown Hermiston provide outdoor dining options for their customers, the city of Hermiston is making portions of city-owned...

Fish, Crab or Clam for Free Throughout Oregon This Weekend

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon beginning today and continuing through Saturday. No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling...

Umatilla County Expected to Placed in ‘Extreme Risk’ Category for COVID-19

Umatilla County is one of 21 other counties designated to be placed on the “Extreme Risk” category of counties outlined by the state. Earlier this...

Umatilla County Health Reports New COVID-19 Death, 22 New Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported the 50th county resident has died due to coronavirus. Umatilla County’s 50th death with COVID-19 is a 72-year-old female who...

Oregon Sets Grim Record for COVID Deaths Reported in Single Day

Oregon set a grim record when the state reported 21 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday – the most recorded on a single day. “We feel pain...

Boardman Community Planning 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner – To Go

Boardman area businesses and churches are gearing up for the 12th annual free community Thanksgiving dinner, set for next Thursday, Nov. 26. This year's meals...

Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Top 4,000 With Latest New Report

Umatilla County Health today reported 34 new coronavirus cases. Today's cases bring the county's overall total number to 4,020. There are 416 presumptive cases - up one...

Transient Arrested for 47th Time After Armed Robbery at Convenience Store

A transient known to local law enforcement was arrested for the 47th time on Saturday, this time for armed robbery among other charges. Hermiston Police...

Nov. 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 143 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 143 new coronavirus cases - the largest three-day spike yet in the county. Those numbers - reported Friday through Sunday...
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Hermiston Woman Faces Drug Charges After Passing Out in Vehicle

A Hermiston woman is facing felony drug charges after she was found passed out in her vehicle by a Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO)...

Oregon Sets Record for Most COVID Cases for Three Consecutive Days

The state of Oregon spent the weekend breaking its record for most new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day. The Oregon Health Authority on...