Tag: Hermiston
Jerry Smith Passes Away at 87
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Smith died on Aug. 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 87.
He was born in...
Deena Boesch Passes Away at 68
Deena Marie Boesch of Umatilla passed away on Aug. 13, 2025 at her home at the age of 68.
Deena was born on Sept. 29,...
Steve Hunter Passes Away at 74
Steven R. “Steve” Hunter died peacefully on Aug. 9, 2025 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 74 with Sandy and his...
Dale Krebs Passes Away at 72
Dale Allen Krebs of Hermiston passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Aug. 5, 2025 at the age of 72.
He was...
Estela Falcon Passes Away at 100
Estela Pereda Falcon of Hermiston was born on July 14, 1925 in Durango, Mexico to Canuto Pereda and Petra Calvo.
Estela had resided at Guardian...
Hermiston’s Melon Fest set for August 16
HERMISTON, Ore.-Melon Fest, a summer celebration of Hermiston’s world-famous watermelons, is set for the downtown area on August 16.
“Whether you’re dressed like a melon...
James Leinweber Passes Away at 84
James Dale Leinweber of Pendleton passed away on Aug. 1, 2025 at the age of 84.
James was born on March 26, 1941 in Vernon...
Nora Taylor Passes Away at 68
Nora J. Pourier Taylor of Clarkston, Wash. died on Aug. 3, 2025 in Spokane, Wash. at the age of 68.
She was born on Feb....
Debra Dalgliesh Passes Away at 68
Debra Sue Dalgliesh of Boardman passed away at her home on Aug. 1, 2025 at the age of 68.
Debra was born on June 24,...
Good Shepherd Health Care System offering free sports physicals Aug. 4-5
Good Shepherd Health Care System is providing free sports physicals for kids in grades 6-12 next Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 4-5 in the Hermiston...
Greater Hermiston Community Foundation grants to help fund community projects
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has awarded a total of $30,000 to four organizations to be used on community projects in 2025.
The...
National Night Out events planned August 5 in Hermiston, Umatilla
HERMISTON, Ore.-National Night Out community events are planned for August 5 in Hermiston and Umatilla.
“The intent behind National Night Out is to provide a...
UEC announces two internal promotions in Engineering Department
HERMISTON, Ore.-Chad Campfield and Ryan Young have been promoted to leadership positions within Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s (UEC) Engineering Department.
The internal promotions of Campfield to...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Adds its First-Ever Neurologist
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to announce the addition of Board-Certified Neurologist, Mantinderpreet Singh, MD, to our esteemed...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 4: Sierra M. Wright, 24, was arrested on the 1200 block of W....
Hermiston’s City Charter Review Committee looking for members
HERMISTON, Ore.-Civic-minded residents are encouraged to join the City of Hermiston’s Charter Review Committee.
The Hermiston City Council approved Resolution 2382, establishing a Charter Review...
Eastern Oregon track and field athletes shine at National Junior Olympics
HERMISTON, Ore.-Several track and field athletes from Northeastern Oregon competed in the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships July 21-27 in Savannah, Georgia.
Seven...
Hermiston watermelon harvest underway at Walchli Farms
HERMISTON, Ore.-The watermelon harvest, a sweet summer staple in Hermiston, is underway at Walchli Farms.
“You get high-quality sweet melon in Hermiston that you don’t...
Gary Hiigel Passes Away at 73
Gary Lee Hiigel of Hermiston died on July 27, 2025 in Moses Lake, Wash. at the age of 73.
He was born on Jan. 19,...
Gary Herriman Passes Away at 77
Gary W. Herriman of Hermiston died on July 25, 2025 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 77.
He was born on Aug. 4, 1947...
