Dec. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported six new cases - down seven from Wednesday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,196. There...

Inland N.W. Musicians to Present Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 11

Inland Northwest Musicians will present Handel’s Messiah, directed by R. Lee Friese, this Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway...

Boardman to Hold Meet & Greet for Deputy City Manager Position

The Boardman public is invited to attend a Meet & Greet gathering to introduce the candidates for the new deputy city manager position. The Meet...

ODOT Seeking Public Input on State’s Transportation Policies

The Oregon Department of Transportation is asking for your input on what is important to you on your daily commute and as you travel around...

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – to Get an Oregon Blue...

Let's face it, it can be tough to find the right gift for your Oregon-minded friends and loved ones. The solution to your shopping...

Dec. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new cases - down 10 from Tuesday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,190. There...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Dec. 5: Kyle Lynn Olson, 29, was arrested on the 500 block of E. Catherine...

Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church to Hold Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 11

Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church will hold a Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 11. The event goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in...

State Rep. Smith to Continue Serving as Chair of GOP Caucus Budget

Oregon House Republican Leadership positions where announced today with Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) being re-elected chair of the Caucus Budget. “It is my honor to...

Taking a Look Back 80 Years After the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Editor’s note: Eighty years ago today, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, marking the start of the United States’ entry into World War II. Today,...

Dec. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 23 new cases - up 12 from Monday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,177. There...

Rewards Top $36,000 for Information on Catherine Wolf Pack Poisoning

Rewards topped $36,000 for information on poisoning of the Catherine wolf pack earlier this year after Wolves of the Rockies contributed an additional $10,000...

Tribes to Get More than $2.7 Million to Help Them Deal with Pandemic

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Confederated Tribes of...

Dec. 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new cases - up eight from Friday's total. Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday through...

Dec. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 184th COVID-19 Death

Umatilla County Health today reported the 184th county resident has died from COVID-19. Umatilla County’s 184th death with COVID-19 is a 96year-old female who tested...

OSP Seeks Public Assistance in the Poisoning of E. Oregon Wolf Pack

The Oregon State Police is seeking public assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the poisoning of the Catherine Wolf Pack in...

Hermiston Chamber Welcomes OMG! Burgers & Brew to Hermiston

Hermiston now knows what it’s been missing out on. With the recent opening of OMG! Burgers & Brew on Main Street, burger lovers in town...

Dec. 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 183rd COVID-19 Death

While the number of new cases of COVID-19 are falling, virus-related deaths continue in Umatilla County as the health department today reported the 183rd...