Help Shape City’s Future by Taking Part in Hermiston 2040 Survey
The city of Hermiston is asking the community to help lay out the road map for the next couple of decades with its Hermiston...
Aug. 31: Umatilla County Health Reports 86 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 86 new COVID-19 cases - up eight from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 11,502....
Governor’s Luncheon Canceled for 2021 Pendleton Round-Up
The Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition has canceled the Governor’s Luncheon at the 2021 Pendleton Round-Up. The annual event was originally planned for Friday, Sept....
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...
Aug. 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 116th and 117th deaths due to virus.
Umatilla County’s 116th...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet on Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will hold its first lunch meeting from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley,...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties Continue to Lag Behind in COVID Vaccinations
Umatilla and Morrow counties continue to lag behind the majority of Oregon counties when in comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
According to the Oregon Health Authority...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Offering Free Wellness Class
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the free virtual or in-person Wellness Through a Holistic Lens class on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
The class goes...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 25: Russell Norman Findley, 43, was arrested near the intersection of S.W. 11th...
Aug. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 114th, 115th COVID Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 114th and 115th deaths due to virus.
Umatilla County’s 114th...
Fire Crews Put Out Hay Fire
Fire crews put out a hay fire Wednesday evening in Hermiston.
Shortly after 8 p.m., the Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a hay fire...
Hunters Urged to Check for Access and Fire Restrictions Before Hunting
With archery deer and elk hunting seasons opening this Saturday, Aug. 28 and fire season still in effect, the Oregon Department of Fish &...
Hells Canyon Fall Chinook Season Open Now Through Oct. 31
Fall Chinook season opened in Hells Canyon on Aug. 26 from Washington state line to the boundary below Hells Canyon Dam.
Snake River fall Chinook...
Anglers Reminded to Immediately Tag Halibut or Salmon to Avoid Citations
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon State Police have seen an increase in improperly tagged fish during the 2021 halibut and...
Aug. 26: Umatilla County Health Reports 113th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported another county resident has died from COVID-19 - the 113th to die from the virus.
Umatilla County’s 113th death with...
Aug. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported four more county residents have died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 109th death with COVID-19 is a 52-year-old female who tested...
KOIN News Airs Feature on Missing Hermiston Woman Graciela Garcia
Portland's KOIN aired a segment Tuesday on Graciela Garcia, the Hermiston woman who was reported missing on Nov. 11, 2019.
On its True Crime Tuesday...
Free Pheasant Hunts for Youth Around the State in September
Youth hunters (age 17 and under) can sign up now for Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state...
Free Dental Services, COVID Vaccines Given Thursday at Good Shepherd
Medical Teams International (MTI) will have a free mobile dental van in Hermiston Thursday.
MTI will provide free dental services and COVID-19 vaccinations for people...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on Aug. 26
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
