HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted its weekly recap of weekend activities. These are cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
16 warrant...
Former Umatilla Mayor George Hash Passes Away at the Age of 96
Former longtime Umatilla Mayor George Hash died on Friday at the age of 96.
Hash served his country and community throughout his life, serving in...
Hospital Auxiliary to Hold Bake Sale
The Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary will hold its annual bake sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17.
The sale will...
Hermiston Church of the Nazarene Plans Easter Fun for Whole Family
Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., invites the community to take part in the full Easter weekend they have planned. All...
Flood Waters Beginning to Recede
Flooding levels are slowly receding throughout Umatilla County as well as along McKay Creek as of Monday morning. Emergency officials, however, say it is...
Living Faith Church to Offer Up Easter Fun for Children on April 21
Living Faith Church in Hermiston will hold regular Easter celebration services and a special children’s event on Sunday, April 21 at 9 and 10:45...
Hermiston Police Chief Asks Public for Help in 4-Year-Old Murder Case
The Hermiston Police Department announced last week that two people have been charged in the June 2018 shooting death of Erik Navarrete of Hermiston.
Another...
Emergency Officials Continue to Monitor Flooding Throughout County
Flooding is continuing to be monitored throughout Umatilla County while residents, volunteers and emergency management personnel work to prevent further damage.
According to the city...
Truck Driver Dies in I-82 Wreck
A commercial truck driver died in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 near milepost 10.
Oregon State Police troopers were called to the scene around...
Second Person Charged in Connection to 2018 Shooting Death
A second person has been charged in connection with the June 2018 shooting death of Erik Navarrete, just days after the first suspect was...
SAGE Center in Boardman Offering Free Admission Day on Saturday
The next SAGE Saturday Free Admission Day is set for April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson...
Western Memorabilia Auction Scheduled for Today, Saturday
The Westward Ho! Wagon and Western Memorabilia Auction will take place today and Saturday in the Happy Canyon Arena and Pendleton Convention Center.
The event...
Good Shepherd Urgent Care to Close Saturday for Maintenance Work
Good Shepherd Urgent Care (GSUC), located at 1050 W. Elm Ave in Hermiston, will be closed on Saturday, April 13 due to building maintenance...
Grand Jury Indicts Hermiston Man on Charge of Aggravated Murder
The Umatilla County Grand Jury has indicted a Hermiston man on murder charges in connection to the June 2018 shooting death of Erik Navarrete.
The...
ODFW Sets Spring Chinook season for April 15-June 30 on Hood River
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has set regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River.
The regulations are:
Open for adult...
Local Law Enforcement Catches Alleged Car Thief in the Act
A Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office detective’s decision to check the license plate on an unoccupied vehicle led to the arrest of man who was...
Free Kids’ Fishing Derby Set for Saturday at McNary Fountain Pond
Tom Denchel Ford is sponsoring a free kids’ fishing derby this Saturday, April 13 at the McNary Ponds Fountain Pond.
The event lasts from 10...
The Mix to Perform Live at Wildhorse
The Mix will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of genres including...
Hermiston High Distinguished Alumna Jenkins to Visit School on Friday
Jaclyn Jenkins, the 2019 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumna, will visit HHS on Friday, April 12.
Jenkins will meet with Hermiston High School administrators and...
Students’ Generosity Rewarded
Instead of reading, writing and arithmetic, Armand Larive Middle School students were treated to tutus, shaved beards and a surprise guest Wednesday morning.
The occasion...
