Oregon Set to Be “100 Percent’ Open by June 30 If Not Before
Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that after more than 15 months battling the pandemic, Oregon was nearing the 70 percent statewide vaccination threshold and that...
June 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 4 new COVID-19 cases - down 10 from Friday.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday through...
Rep. Smith Appointed to Joint Emergency Board Interim Committee
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the Joint Emergency Board Interim Committee.
“As the senior Oregon House member, this is an honor...
Keep Cool and Your Energy Bills Low With Some Helpful Tips
With the summer under way and scorching temperatures upon us, it’s a good time for folks to take some small steps to keep their...
Hermiston Parks Department Offering English Classes for Spanish Speakers
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering an English class for Spanish speakers that will teach day-to-day conversation skills.
The course is for those...
June 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new COVID-19 cases - up three from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,676. There are...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department between June 14-22:
June 22: Juaquin Pedro Feliciano, 28, was arrested on the 300 block...
State Re-Opens Most Fish Hatcheries
Outdoor areas at the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's more than 30 fish hatcheries are back open for visitors.
See a Visitor Guide to...
June 24: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new COVID-19 cases - up four from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,662. There are...
Good Shepherd to Present Family Safety Awareness on Saturday
Good Shepherd Health Care System will present a free Family Safety Awareness event on Saturday, June 26.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to...
Heat Wave Could Bring Record Temperatures for Month of June
It's getting hot there and will only get hotter, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures in the coming days will threaten June records with...
Good Shepherd Hosting Free Concussion Virtual Presentation
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host the free Concussion Basics virtual presentation this Friday, June 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Concussions are surprisingly...
UEC May Implement New Measure for Safety During Wildfire Season
As wildfires grow as a public concern, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) continues to enhance its mitigation efforts by adopting new measures and protocols aimed...
1 Dead in Residential Fire; Batteries Were Removed from Smoke Alarm
Umatilla County Fire District #1 is cautioning residents to check their smoke alarms regularly and keep the batteries in them after a Hermiston resident...
June 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported seven new COVID-19 cases - nine fewer than Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,651. There are...
Despite Higher Demand, Gasoline Prices Holding Steady
Growing gasoline stocks in the U.S. are helping to keep gas prices mostly stable in Oregon and across the country.
Pump prices either held steady...
Deadline Looms to Sign Up for Umatilla Library’s Wine & Art Event
Thursday, June 24, is the last day to sign up for Umatilla Public Library’s free Wine & Art event this Friday, June 25 in...
Hermiston Hires Romaine Smith as New Boys Basketball Coach
Hermiston High School will have a new boys basketball coach next season.
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Romaine Smith as...
June 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new COVID-19 cases - up 15 from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,644. There...
Library District Board to Meet June 24
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
