Man Appeals His 50-Month Sentence; Re-Trial Gets Him 70 Months
A Milton-Freewater man who appealed a 50-month sentence for a stabbing incident has now been sentenced to 70 months in prison after being granted...
Former Commissioner Candidate Sentenced for Initiating False Report
Jonathan Elisha Lopez, who ran for Umatilla County Commission in 2020, has pleaded guilty to initiating a false report.
Lopez, 30, entered his guilty plea...
Hermiston Man Gets 200 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Incest
A Hermiston man was sentenced to 200 years in prison after pleading guilty to 19 sexual offense counts involving his granddaughter.
Umatilla County District Attorney...
City of Umatilla Offering Craft, Sports Opportunities for Kids
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department is offering some fun craft and sports opportunities for kids over the next few months. Visit the city...
Feb. 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 52 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's...
Community colleges celebrating CTE Month Throughout February
Oregon community colleges will raise awareness of and advocate for career and technical education (CTE) programs throughout the month of February in honor of...
Hermiston Chamber Seeks Nominations for Awards Banquet
Today is the last day to nominate someone for Hermiston’s 51st annual Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet.
Although the exact date has not been set, the...
City of Hermiston Gives Its Dogs Something to Bark About
Part of Butte Park has gone to the dogs - literally.
The city of Hermiston has created a dog park near the spray pad at...
Hermiston School District Releases Kindergarten, 1st Grade Schedule
The Hermiston School District has outlined the kindergarten and first grade hybrid learning model, which involves two cohorts on opposite schedules.
Those students returning to...
Jan. 29: Umatilla County Health Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 - up nine from Thursday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,166. There are...
Hermiston Public Library to Hold Coat Drive for Kids Throughout January
The Hermiston Public Library is currently holding a coat drive for children in need.
All coats will be donated to Sweet Potato’s Closet, a local...
Jan. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 - down six from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,133. There are...
Hermiston School District Puts Fall Sports Schedule on Hold
The Hermiston School District has put its fall sports schedule on hold after Tri-Cities’ teams have chosen not to travel to Hermiston nor host...
Altrusa Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Young Citizen Award
The Altrusa International Foundation of Hermiston is seeking nominations for the annual Outstanding Young Citizen Award.
The award will be presented at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished...
Jump in Gasoline Demand Has Little Impact on Prices or Supplies
U.S. demand for gasoline shot up in the last week which would usually translate to fairly large gains in pump prices. Most states, however,...
Jan. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 - up 13 from Tuesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,109 There are...
Funland Playground Could Be Ready to Open by Memorial Day Weekend
The new Funland Playground could be ready for the public by the end of May.
That was the message given by Hermiston Parks & Recreation...
First Graders, Kindergarteners to Return to Class for Hybrid Learning
As Hermiston ZIP code metrics decline regarding COVID-19 cases, Hermiston School District elementary administrators are building a plan for the return of kindergarten and...
Hermiston Residents Can Recycle Christmas Trees at Butte Park
Hermiston residents may bring their Christmas trees to Butte Park through Jan. 31 to be chipped into ground cover for the city’s parks and...
Kayak Public Transit Partnering to Bring Service to Boardman, Port
Kayak Public Transit and The LOOP have partnered with Umatilla and Morrow counties to begin extending services to the city of Boardman and the...
