Good Shepherd Announces COVID Vaccines Available at Its Clinics
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is offering free COVID vaccines within its various clinics.
While GSHCS is no longer be holding weekly mass vaccine events,...
Semi-Truck Driver Killed Tuesday in Collision with Train Near Echo
A truck driver was killed when his vehicle was struck by a train near Echo on Tuesday.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, two...
Oct. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 141st Death Due to COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported another county resident has died from COVID-19 - the 141st death in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 11: Nicolas Lucas Rhorer, 35, was arrested on the 500 block of S.W. 13th...
Hermiston, Helix Have Umatilla County’s Highest Vaccination Rates
Hermiston and Helix have the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the county, according to the Umatilla County Health Department.
As of Oct. 7, both Hermiston...
Skyrocketing Crude Oil Prices Behind Recent Rise in Gas Prices
The national average is at its highest price since October 2014. The Oregon average is a little lower than its year-to-date high of $3.80...
Oct. 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 1 New COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported another county resident has died from COVID-19 - the 140th death in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
Department of Agriculture Lists Oregon’s Top 20 Commodities
Oregon’s greenhouse and nursery industry experienced a COVID-19 boon with value of production topping one billion dollars for a second year in a row,...
C2 Cattle Ranch Late Archery Hunt Drawing Now Open
The C2 Cattle Company will conduct an Oct. 20 drawing to allow five archery hunters to hunt the Rogue unit late archery deer season...
Oct. 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported three more deaths due to COVID-19 - the 137th, 138th and 139th deaths in the county.
Umatilla County’s 137th death...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce to Host Open House at New Location
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to join them in celebrating their new location during an open house on Friday, Oct. 15...
Utility GM: Despite Recent Increases, HES Rates Among Lowest in Region
Despite a second rate hike in nine months, Hermiston Energy Service (HES) customers are still paying among the lowest electric rates in the state,...
Hermiston Energy Services Customers See 6.9 % Rate Increase
At the beginning of this month, Hermiston Energy Services (HES) implemented Phase II of the Hermiston City Council-approved adjustments to electric rates for all...
Good Shepherd Offering Virtual Driver Class for Oregonians
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering an Oregon Friendly Driver Interactive Class.
The class is an hour long and covers shared road use by...
Oct. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 94 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 94 new COVID-19 cases - up 38 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 13,984....
Southridge Tops Bulldogs, 27-14
The Southridge Suns kept the Hermiston Bulldogs winless on the season with a 27-14 victory at Kennison Field on Friday.
Hermiston went into the locker...
Youth Have Time to Complete Hunter Education While Hunting This Fall
As fall hunting seasons kick off, youth hunters will have more time to complete mandatory hunter education training while still being able to hunt...
Good Shepherd Offering Free 6-Week Workshop for Caregivers
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the free Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16.
This six-week workshop gives caregivers...
Oct. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported three new deaths due to COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 134th death with COVID-19 is a 68-year-old female who tested positive on...
Good Shepherd Offers Walking Program for Relief from Arthritis
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free in-person low-intensity walking program for those needing relief from arthritis pain or just wanting to...
