Helix School Placed on Lockdown During Nearby Domestic Disturbance
The Helix School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning while the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office investigated a nearby domestic disturbance.
At approximately 10:41 a.m. sheriff’s...
Hermiston Improves to 2-0 with 49-22 Win
Week 2 was almost a mirror image of week 1 for Hermiston – at least in the first half - as the Bulldogs tallied...
Lack of Help & 501 c3 Status Dooms Festival of Lights
This year, for the first time in 14 years, there will be no Festival of Lights at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds.
The Festival of Lights...
Scholarship Foundation Aimed at Hispanics/Latinos
Since its inception, the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) has focused on improving the quality of life of the community’s Hispanic residents and has...
Rep. Greg Smith to Host Community Block Party in Hermiston Sept. 12
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will host a Community Block Party on Festival Street in downtown Hermiston this Thursday, Sept. 12. The event goes...
Aerial Spraying Continues In Response to West Nile Virus
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District continues to conduct targeted aerial mosquito control spraying, with a twin engine airplane scheduled after sunset on Monday,...
Gas Prices Holding Steady
National average gas prices continue to dip during the summer travel season, but if supply drawdowns continue, it could lead to a price bump...
Details Emerge About 2 Black Bears Illegally Shot and Left in Trees
Jackson County firefighters have seen it all, but even they were shocked to find the bodies of two black bears killed in Talent.
The Oregon...
Fireworks Spark Fires on Hermiston Butte
Hermiston’s Fourth of July fireworks show ended with a bang – and began with a fire caused by sparks from the fireworks.
Shortly after 10...
Eastern Oregon Mission Set to Open Little Treasures Thrift Shop
Eastern Oregon Mission will open the weekly Little Treasures thrift shop on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to offer used clothing, household items and other surplus...
Student-Built Home to Go Up for Sale June 2
The Hermiston School Board unanimously approved the sale of Fieldstone #1, the first of 11 student-built homes located on West Angus Ave.
Deputy Superintendent Wade...
Chamber to Host Meeting on Italian Trip Offer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is looking for travelers who want to get a taste of Italy.
The chamber is now booking a nine-day adventure...
Blue Mountain Receives Grant to Help Develop Home-Grown Teachers
Blue Mountain Community College has been awarded a Grow Your Own (GYO) grant to develop a Teacher Pathway Partnership for future LatinX teachers.
The objective...
Prison to Put 6 Dogs Up for Adoption on Saturday
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) has six loveable dogs looking for their forever homes.
Del's Feed and Farm Supply in Hermiston will be hosting an...
HHS Selects Logo for Homebuilder Program
After a two-week voting period by Hermiston High School students and staff, the design of HHS sophomore Elizabeth Herrera was selected from 12 submissions...
Survey: PNW Residents Support Lower Snake River Dams, Hydropower
Amid the regional debate over hydropower, new survey data shows strong majorities of Pacific Northwest residents support hydropower and the carbon-free energy provided by the lower Snake...
Latino Business Network to Meet on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public....
Hermiston Public Library to Hold Coat Drive for Kids Throughout January
The Hermiston Public Library is currently holding a coat drive for children in need.
All coats will be donated to Sweet Potato’s Closet, a local...
State Opens Future Ready Oregon Funding Opportunity
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has announced that the application period is now open for the Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants, Round One:...
Help Hermiston Win $20,000 for Sunset Park
The city of Hermiston has a chance to win $20,000 for new playground equipment at Sunset Park, but it needs your help.
The opportunity is...
