No Injuries in Hermiston Home Fire
No one was injured Tuesday in a structure fire in Hermiston.
At 1:47 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a structure fire...
BMCC to Break Ground on FARM II Project on Sept. 18
Blue Mountain Community College has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its FARM II project on Monday, Sept. 18.
The event celebrating the start of the...
Hermiston Woman Charged for Allegedly Breaking into Storage Units
A Hermiston woman faces burglary and theft charges for allegedly breaking into storage units in Stanfield.
Elizabeth Baker, 26, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 30...
Congresman Cliff Bentz to Hold Town Hall at UEC on Thursday
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will hold a town hall on Thursday, Sept. 7 in Hermiston.
The event will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m....
Fire Marshal Says Bensel Road Wildfire Has Been Extinguished
Oregon State Fire Marshal officials said Monday, Sept. 4, that the wildfire that began Sunday near Highway 395 and Bensel Road had been extinguished...
Parks Department Accepting Vendor Registrations for Harvest Bazaar
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting vendor registrations for the Harvest Bazaar, set for Sept. 30 at the Hermiston Community Center...
Hermiston Opens Gridiron Season with 21-12 Victory Over Hanford
Isaac Corey ran for two touchdowns and passed for another as the Bulldogs opened the Mid-Columbia Conference season with a road win over the...
Hermiston City Manager to Continue in Role for Another 2 Years
Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith will continue in his role for another two years.
Earlier this week the Hermiston City Council approved an amendment to...
Good Shepherd to host Family Health & Fitness Day on Sept. 23
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s annual Family Health & Fitness Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 23 at Hermiston High School.
The day starts with...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 27: Eduardo Irvin Moreno, 31, was arrested on a warrant on the 800...
Oregon East Symphony 2023-24 Season Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets are on sale now for Oregon East Symphony’s 2023-24 concert season.
Programs will feature works by Stravinsky, Debussy and Smetana, guest soloist pianist Eldred...
Median Taxpayer Could Receive $1,000 from Record $5.6 Billion Kicker
By Julia Shumway
The median Oregon taxpayer will receive close to $1,000 back on their taxes next year thanks to state tax revenue continuing to...
Hermiston Students Return to Class
School started Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the Hermiston School District with the thrill of the new.
“I’m excited," HSD Superintendent Dr. Tricia Mooney said. "I...
Crews Put Out Vehicle Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Interstate 84 and Ordnance Road Wednesday morning.
While responding, dispatch notified first responders...
Two People Rescued from Burning Residence in Hermiston on Tuesday
Two people were rescued from a burning building Tuesday night in Hermiston.
At 11:49 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a structure...
Good Shepherd Offering CPR, First Aid Combo Classes on Sept. 1
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Sept. 1
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
Sheriff’s Office Tells County Residents to Be Aware of Scam Calls
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a warrant scam circulating in the county again.
According to the sheriff’s office, the scammer calls...
The EOCenes to Perform Live at Pendleton Center for the Arts
One of the rituals of Round-Up week is catching live music, and great bluegrass at the Pendleton Center for the Arts is a core...
Umatilla Among School Districts to Get $500,000 in Federal Funds
By Alex Baumhardt
Thousands of kids across Oregon are guaranteed summer and after-school programs in the coming school year with millions in new federal funding.
The...
West Nile Virus Detected on Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge in Irrigon
West Nile virus has been detected in one mosquito pool captured on Aug. 21 on the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge according to Oregon State...
