Crews Put Out House Fire
Fire crews put out a house fire in Hermiston on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Just after 4 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 3: Angel Rafael De la Cruz Cardenas, 23, was arrested on a warrant...
COVID-19 Spread Increases in Oregon; Hospitalizations Hold Steady
This week the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported a 10.4% test positivity rate for COVID-19, which indicates ongoing high community transmission in Oregon, based on data...
Columbia Development Authority Board Responds to Complaint
The Columbia Development Authority Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 8, to approve making a response to a complaint from a Port of Morrow...
Severe Weather to Impact Travel Across Oregon Through Weekend
Severe winter weather Friday and Saturday will sweep into lower elevations including Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Coast, in addition to the mountain...
Good Shepherd Lunch & Learn to Focus on CPAP Devices & More
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s next free Lunch & Learn event is set for Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
The session will...
Good Shepherd to Hold 10-Week Series on Understanding Grief
Good Shepherd Health Care System will hold a 10-week series on the topic of grief.
Understanding Your Grief – Hope for Healing will provide information...
Primmer is Third City Councilor to Enter Race for Hermiston Mayor
When Hermiston residents vote to choose a new mayor this year, they will have a growing field of candidates from which to choose.
Hermiston City...
A Brief Look at Each of the 27 Mayors Throughout Hermiston’s History
The city of Hermiston has had 27 mayors in its 117-year history. Some served for more than a decade and one served for just...
25th Annual Martin Luther King March Set for Monday, Jan. 15
The 25th annual Martin Luther King March is Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hermiston City Hall, 180 NE Second St.
Hosted...
Rep. Bentz Endorses Trump for 2024 Republican Presidential Ticket
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, said Wednesday he’ll back former President Donald Trump’s campaign for president.
Trump leads the small pack...
Express Employment in Hermiston to Hold Job Fair on Jan. 15
Express Employment is hosting a job fair on Monday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More than 20 different local businesses will be...
Anthony Lakes Offers Free Skiing, Snowboarding Program for Youths
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is offering a free program to fifth grade and sixth grade students to encourage more youths to try skiing and...
Council Approves Service Territory Transfer Between HES & UEC
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved a territory allocation agreement between Hermiston Energy Services (HES) and Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC).
The agreement supercedes an...
Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch with Possibility of Heavy Snow
A winter storm watch is in effect and the National Weather Service out of Pendleton is warning motorists that travel in parts of the...
Switchback NW to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Switchback NW will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of genres and...
OSP Fish & Wildlife Division Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Poachers
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person responsible for the unlawful take and waste...
Boardman Public Works Picking up Christmas Trees Through Jan. 28
The Boardman Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas trees daily Monday through Friday until Jan. 26.
Residents are asked to place their trees...
Port Commission, County & Boardman Council to Meet
A joint meeting of the Boardman City Council, the Morrow County Commissioners and the Port of Morrow Commission will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10.
The...
National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Lower Columbia Basin
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued a wind advisory in effect now through 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Winds up to 40 to...
