19-Year-Old Faces Murder Charge in Connection with 18-Year-Old’s Death
A 19-year-old man from Walla Walla faces a murder charge for allegedly killing an 18-year-old early Saturday morning in Milton-Freewater.
Manuel Adam Peralez Jr. was...
Filing Deadline for Hermiston Council, Municipal Court Judge is March 8
The filing deadline for Hermiston City Council and Municipal Judge candidates in the 2022 election is Tuesday at 5 p.m.
The four “ward” council positions...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
2022 Legislative Session Ends with Support for Career Pathways
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) got some good news at the close of the 2022 Legislative Session.
SB 1545 – the Governor’s $200 million...
Teenager Killed in Shooting
An 18-year-old was shot and killed in the early-morning hours of Saturday in Milton-Freewater.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office received a report shortly after midnight...
Smith Appointed to Joint Emergency Board Interim Committee
Today, Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the Joint Emergency Board Interim Committee.
“As the senior Oregon House member, this is an honor and...
City Celebrates Unveiling of South Hermiston Industrial Park
Eight months after breaking ground on the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP), the city of Hermiston celebrated its $2 million expansion Friday with the...
March 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 - up nine over Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
CAPECO Seeking Contractors to Provide Nutritional Services
CAPECO is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified contractors to provide nutrition program services.
The services will include home-delivered meal and congregate meal...
March 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported five new cases of COVID-19 - down 13 from Wednesday's total.
The last time there were five or fewer new...
Hermiston’s Distinguished Citizens Honored at DSA Banquet
Hermiston had a celebratory night on Wednesday as the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce honored those who’ve made their mark on the community.
After a year’s...
AARP Offering Free Tax Preparation Now Through April 13
AARP is providing free tax preparation service at New Hope Community Church in Hermiston.
Help is available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday,...
March 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 - up two from Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Community Members to Take Part in ‘Hermiston Read-a-Thon’ on March 5
The Friends of the Hermiston Public Library and Altrusa International of Hermiston are promoting literacy and a love of reading with a “Read Across...
Reward of $22,500 Offered for Information on Wolf Poached Feb. 15
Nonprofit groups will pay up to $22,500 for information that leads to an arrest or citation regarding a wolf poached Feb. 15 near the...
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Resulting in Surging Oil, Gas Prices
Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine has rocked the global oil market, with crude spiking above $100 per barrel, a price last seen in July...
Hermiston Council OKs Annexation for Horizon Project Development
The Hermiston City Council approved an annexation request on Monday that will allow the development of a Horizon Project integrated housing complex in northeast...
March 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 - up two from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Annual Red to Red Cross Country Bike Race Set for March 19 in Echo
The 13th annual Red to Red Cross Country Race returns to Echo on March 19.
The cross-country mountain bike race is part of the Oregon...
Council Members Tour New City Hall Ahead of Expected Fall Opening
Nearly a year after the old Hermiston City Hall was demolished, it’s $8.6 million replacement is on schedule to open this fall.
On Monday night,...
