Hermiston News

Two band robbers made off with an undisclosed amount of cash Friday when they held up the Old West Federal Credit Union at 1739 N. First St., in Hermiston.

People with direct knowledge of the investigation say federal authorities are looking into longstanding questions about free trips and gratuities that former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin allegedly accepted while in office.

Russia's president has fired the police chief of St. Petersburg, where a 15-year-old boy died after being beaten while in police custody.

A group of marines who recently served in Afghanistan returned home today . Family and friends were waiting at the Springfield Armed Forces Reserve Complex to welcome them back.

Political parties in Sierra Leone say a top U.N. representative to the nation is leaving as polls approach later this year.

Brazilian media report 78 people have been murdered in and around the northeastern city of Salvador since the start of a state police strike there five days ago.

A former Spokane day care worker who was known as "Teacher Grandpa" has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for child rape.

An Oregon State Police patrol car was involved in a two-vehicle crash this afternoon on Highway 207 near the intersection with Interstate 84 south of Hermiston.

In the first place match of the 132 lbs. bracket, Tyler Berger of Hermiston defeated Devon Reynolds of McNary at the 2012 Reser's Tournament of Champions.

In the 138 lbs. bracket, Joey Delgado of Hermiston defeated Calvin Tillery of Henley during the 2nd round of the 2012 Reser's Tournament of Champions.

Gangs have proven to know no boundaries and show no signs of fading away. KEPR has told you about the spike in major crimes in Umatilla County.

He was convicted of shooting Queens bar owner Herbert Cummings, taking four women hostage, raping one and ordering another to cut off Cummings' head.

The 17th annual Oregon Water Coalition's meeting and water conference is Jan. 24 at the Hermiston Conference Center.

The four candidates for the Cornelius city manager position answer questions from the community Saturday evening during a public reception.

A Boardman man who Hermiston’s acting police chief called “a scourge to society” was arrested on multiple charges including robbery and assault after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car.

Mike Mathisen, former food services manager at the Two Rivers Correctional Institute, has resigned under investigation.