Skyrocketing Crude Prices Push Gasoline Prices Higher
The highest crude oil prices in seven years are driving increases in pump prices.
U.S. crude oil climbed to more than $82 per barrel this...
M.C. Fairgrounds to Host 2-Day Roping Clinic on Oct. 23-24
Morrow County Fair Grounds in Heppner is hosting a two-day ranch roping clinic this weekend, Oct. 23-24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The clinic,...
Sen. Wyden Praises Chuck Sams Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) spoke today on the Senate floor on behalf of Chuck Sams, nominated to run the National Park Service.
Sams is...
Oct. 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 145th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 145th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 145th death with COVID-19 is a 61-year-old female who tested...
U.C. Fire District #1 Offers Fire Safety Tips for Halloween Night
With Halloween less than two weeks away, the Umatilla County Fire District #1 has some fire safety tips to keep the night safe for...
ODOT’s Region 5 I-84 Snow Zone Project Up for People’s Choice Award
The Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) eastern Oregon team has made some significant safety improvements along Interstate 84 in the past 18 months, and those efforts...
Pendleton DMV Will Be Closed Next Week for 2 Days for Repairs
The Pendleton Department of Motor Vehicles office will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 25-26, for repairs.
The office will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday,...
Oct. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 45 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 45 new COVID-19 cases - up 20 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
White-Tailed Deer, Bull Elk poached; Oregon Hunters Take It Personally
Poachers shot a white-tailed buck deer in Northeast Oregon and a bull elk in Southwest Oregon in a one-week timespan. Rewards stand at $500...
Lions Hand Bulldogs 42-0 Loss
The Hermiston Bulldogs struggled on both sides of the ball Friday night in a 42-0 road loss to the Kennewick Lions.
All but one of...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Celebrates With Grand Opening
The sunshine came out Friday for the grand opening of the new Hermiston Chamber of Commerce.
After spending the past couple years tucked away in...
Report: Morrow County Students Had 92% Graduation Rate in 2020
The Morrow County School District (MCSD) had a 92 percent graduation rate for the class of 2020 - 9 percent higher than the state...
Oct. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported three more residents have died from COVID-19 - the 142nd, 143rd and 144th deaths in the county due to...
U.C. Fair Seeks Board Applicants
The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for appointment to fill a current vacancy and an upcoming vacancy on the Umatilla County...
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...
