Dog Found Hiding Under Bed Following Hermiston House Fire

No one was injured Monday – not even a dog hiding under a bed - in a house fire in Hermiston. Just before 3 p.m.,...

July 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 - one less than Tuesday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,844. There...
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Motorist Dies in I-84 Collision

A Washington motorist was killed Monday evening in a collision on Interstate 84. Just after 7:30 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded...

Hermiston Seeks to Determine Extent of Broadband Gaps Within City

The city of Hermiston has a broadband issue – but what exactly that issue is and the extent of it is not entirely known. Sure,...

Umatilla to Host Free Summer Movies at Marina Park Beginning July 16

The city of Umatilla is inviting the public to come out to Umatilla Marina Park for free summer movies. The series kicks off on Friday,...

July 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 - up 14 from Monday and the highest single-day case count since Feb. 5. Today's...

Boardman Holding Community-Wide Cleanup Throughout July

The city of Boardman is sponsoring a community-wide cleanup during the month of July. Garbage vouchers with a $50 limit are available to Boardman residents....
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Umatilla Man Charged with Alleged Robbery of Hermiston Metro Mart

A Umatilla man is in jail after being arrested on Monday on a robbery charge. Baustun Alan Burgin, 20, was charged with second-degree burglary for...

SAGE Center to Be Site of New STEAM-Related Classroom

The Port of Morrow’s Sustainable Agriculture and Energy (SAGE) Center in Boardman – otherwise known as the SAGE Center - has been selected as...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: July 10: Eduardo Garcia Godinez, 29, was arrested on the 200 block of E....

Hermiston Parks Department Offering Free Lunches to Kids This Summer

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture again this year to offer the free Summer Lunch in...

July 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 - four fewer than Friday. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,785. There are...

No Injuries Reported in Vehicle Fire

No one was injured Friday in a vehicle fire on Interstate 82 near Bridge Road. Around 9 a.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to...

Child Dies in I-84 Collision

A child died Friday morning in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84. The Oregon State Police responded around 6:30 a.m. to a report of a...

July 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases

For the third consecutive day, Umatilla County Health today reported 20 new cases of COVID-19. Those 20 cases make up all but one of the...

County Offering Rewards Program in Effort to Vaccinate More People

Umatilla County Health is encouraging all 501(c)(3) nonprofits and churches to take part in the Umatilla County Community Rewards Program and leverage existing ties...

Latest Charges Add to Irrigon Man’s Long History of Arrests, Citations

An Irrigon man with a long history of arrests has been jailed on burglary and other charges after the alleged crime was witnessed by...

UEC Business Resource Center Offers Some Tips to Grow Your Business

The Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Business Resource Center announced the following updates: Facebook Marketing Strategies Are you looking for assistance with marketing your business on social media? Click...
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Hermiston School District Earns 15th Certificate for Financial Reporting

The Hermiston School District received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 15th times. The certificate is from the Government Finance Officers Association of...

July 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 20 New Cases of COVID-19

Umatilla County Health today reported 20 new cases - the same total as Wednesday. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,759. There are 437...