Sept. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 86 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 86 new COVID-19 cases - down 33 from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 12,042....
Outdoor School for Hermiston Students Moved Back to Spring
With COVID-19 daily case counts continuing to remain high, the Hermiston School District is rescheduling Outdoor School for fifth graders.
Typically held in the fall,...
Man with Dementia Found Hours After Walking Away from Residence
An 85-year-old Hermiston man with severe dementia was found after walking away from his residence in the early morning hours on Monday.
Richard Bondurant was...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 5: Shelby Nicole DeLong, 24, was arrest near W. Cherry and N.W. Spruce...
Sept. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 119th and 120th deaths due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
More Mosquito Pools with West Nile Virus Found in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in seven additional mosquito pools captured on Sept. 2 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...
Funshine Open Golf Scramble Set for Sept. 18 at Boardman Course
This Friday, Sept. 10, is the last day to enter the fourth annual Funshine Open Golf Scramble, set for Sept. 18 at Marker 40...
Oregon Trail Library District Offering Craft Night for Adults Tonight
Crafty Nights @ the Library, a free craft program for adults offered by the Oregon Trail Library District, is scheduled for tonight at 6...
TRCI Inmate Dies
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate died on Sept. 3, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections.
Stephen Reed Risch died in the infirmary...
Sept. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 114 new COVID-19 cases - up 24 over Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 11,839....
Umatilla County Fire District Offers Tips on Preparing for a Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Umatilla County Fire District #1 is reminding people to plan ahead of time to prepare for disasters
The...
Sept. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 118th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 118th death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 118th death with COVID-19 is a 31-year-old female who...
WorkSource Eastern Oregon Holding ‘Back to Work Day’ Sept. 15
WorkSource Eastern Oregon is calling all employers in Hermiston and Pendleton to participate in the Back to Work Day scavenger hunt on Wednesday, Sept....
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet on Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st St.
Hermiston...
Umatilla Jr Athletics Registering Players for Grid Kids Football
Umatilla Jr Athletics is hosting online registration for Grid Kids tackle football for grades 3 through 6.
The fee is $75 per child, with a...
Kamiakin Braves Hand Hermiston Opening Night Loss, 46-10
The Kamiakin Braves opened the Mid-Columbia Conference season Friday night with a dominant 46-10 road win over the Hermiston Bulldogs at Kennison Field.
Kamiakin opened...
Mosquito Control District to Conduct Aerial Spray in Hermiston Area
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted ultra-low volume aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin-engine airplane after sunset on Monday,...
Hermiston Police Chief Sheds Light on Arrest of 2 High School Students
The Hermiston Police Department responded online Thursday to social media posts centering around two teenagers who were arrested last week at Hermiston High School.
“As...
Sept. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 72 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 72 new COVID-19 cases - down 11 from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 11,635....
