Many Schools Closed or on Delay Today Due to Weather
This post has been updated.
The following schools are closed today or are delaying the start of school:
Umatilla School District- closed
Hermiston School District...
Oregon Records Most New Cases of Coronavirus in Single Day
The news isn’t getting any better on the COVID-19 front.
On Dec. 30, Oregon reported 3,534 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, bringing the state total...
Use Extra Caution When Driving Around Snowplows This Winter
Current weather conditions are making travel dangerous for all motorists, including snowplow drivers.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there have been 10 crashes...
I-84 Now Open in E. Oregon
The westbound and eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now open in eastern Oregon, however, many other routes remain closed.
Crews from the Oregon Department...
Body of Elderly Man Found in Driveway in Hermiston
The body of an elderly Hermiston man was found Monday morning in a driveway on Alpine Drive.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, deputies...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 1: Adrian Torres Nava, 22, was arrested on the 900 block of W. Eskimo...
ODOT Shuts Down Interstate 84 Six Miles East of Pendleton
Eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now closed to all traffic between Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendleton) and Baker City...
Hermiston School District Seeks Applicants for Budget Committee
The Hermiston School District Board of Education announced two vacancies on the district's budget committee at its December regular meeting.
Interested individuals may apply using...
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...
ODFW Seeks Comment on Plan for Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is accepting public comments on an updated management plan for the Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas (Irrigon, Willow Creek,...
Second Annual Polar Bear Plunge to Set for Jan. 8 at Umatilla Marina
The city of Umatilla is partnering with Coats for Kids and Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start for the second annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday,...
AAA: Are you Ready for Snow and Ice?
With snow and below-freezing temperatures impacting much of Oregon, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions.
“Make sure your vehicle is...
Due to COVID Case Hikes, HSD Now Testing Athletes 3 Times Weekly
The Hermiston School District this week began testing all winter athletes three times weekly regardless of vaccination status.
The district was informed by the Washington...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies in Custody
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Jerry Dewayne Rosenstiel, died Tuesday evening.
Rosenstiel was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
Snow, Freezing Temperatures to Continue Into Next Week
The National Weather Service is forecasting total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the foothills of the northern Blue Mountains between now...
Hermiston Building Department Issued 139 Housing Permits in 2021
The city of Hermiston experienced another year of steady growth in 2021, adding to its population and housing inventory while seeing more than $100...
Dec. 29: Umatilla County Health Reports 90 New COVID-19 Cases
New cases of COVID-19 are continuing to climb locally as Umatilla County Health today reported 90 new cases - up 11 from Tuesday's total.
The...
ODOT Driver’s Terrifying Near-Miss with Falling Tree Caught on Film
An employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation had a terrifying near-miss with a falling tree on Monday while driving on Interstate 5 –...
Donations of Winter Clothing Sought for Less Fortunate Families
Made To Thrive is teaming up with Umatilla County Fire District #1 to supply less fortunate families with warm clothing and other items in...
ODA Accepting Proposals for 2022 Speciality Crop Block Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now accepting proposals for project ideas as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop...
