Counties get $1.7 Million for Nitrate Contamination Solutions
Umatilla and Morrow county officials learned Tuesday that the counties will receive $1.7 million in federal aid to address nitrate contamination in private wells.
According...
Hermston Parks Department Hosting Treats on Main & Beyond
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Treats on Main & Beyond free Halloween event on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Businesses that are...
Two Teenagers Lodged, Parents Cited for Alleged Graffiti Incident
Two 15-year-olds are lodged in the Umatilla County Juvenile Department and their parents have been cited following an alleged graffiti incident in Hermiston on...
New Car Wash Owner Turns Business into Place of Opportunity for Youth
Most of us would look at Rick’s Car Wash in Hermiston as a place to wash your vehicle.
But for new owner Oscar Cota, it’s...
Armand Larive Students Finalists for Broadcast Story of the Year
Five Armand Larive Middle School students were named finalists in the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) 2023 Broadcast Story of the Year competition for...
Two Hermiston Men Face Charges of Possessing “Ghost” Handguns
Two Hermiston men allegedly possessing “ghost” handguns were arrested Tuesday night and booked in the Umatilla County Jail.
At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers from the...
HPD Warns of Potential Scam Targeting Latino Population
The Hermiston Police Department is warning the public about a “get-rich-quick scheme happening in Hermiston.
The police were informed recently of a meeting that took...
17-year-Old Female Injured During Oct. 7 Shooting in Hermiston
A shooting involving four minors on Saturday, Oct. 7, left a 17-year-old female with a gunshot wound to her face.
According to Hermiston police, officers...
UCFD1 Prioritizes Mental Health Through Awareness Program
To improve the health and wellbeing of its firefighters and paramedics mentally and physically, the Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 has developed a...
Boardman Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacant Planning Commission Seat
The city of Boardman is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Boardman Planning Commission.
Applicants must live within the Boardman city limits or...
HHS, West Park Elementary Placed on Lockdown Early Tuesday Morning
Hermiston High School and West Park Elementary School were placed in Secure Room status around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Hermiston Police received information...
Pendleton Fire Chief Retiring
Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Chief Jim Critchley is retiring at the end of October after four years leading the department.
“I have mixed feelings. I’m...
HPD Investigating Apparent Suicide at Hermiston’s Belt Park on Monday
Hermiston police are investigating an apparent suicide that occurred Monday, Oct. 9, in Belt Park.
Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston said at approximately 2:54 p.m....
Council Pays Tribute to Hermiston Recycled Water Department
The Hermiston City Council gave special recognition Monday night to the staff of the city’s Recycled Water Department for its role in protecting the...
Federal Grant Amended to Provide Agape House with Needed Items
The Umatilla Board of Commissioners at its Oct. 4 meeting reauthorized a portion of a Community Development Block Grant so the Eastern Oregon Mission’s...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Oct. 16
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 16 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take...
Hot Rodster to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Hot Rodster will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country rock band will take the stage...
Hermiston Parks Department to Hold Community Yard Sale on Oct. 13
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Community Yard Sale on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415...
Oregonians Express Concern About Homelessness and Drug Addiction
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
More than 40% of Oregon adults believe homelessness is the most important issue in the state, according to a recent...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 30: Jasmine Shai Abercrombie, 27, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
