Wildhorse Makes Changes to Entrances During Construction
Construction of the nearly 49,000-square-foot entertainment center at Wildhorse Resort & Casino is showing signs of progress now that the expanded parking areas of...
Life-Changing Message: Change What You Can, Forget About the Rest
When terrible things happen to innocent people, the question one asks is, “Why?”
Something terrible happened to Marcus Engel when he was a freshman in...
School Superintendent Under Consideration for Statewide Board
Hermiston School District Superintendent Mooney received notification that she is a candidate to serve on a statewide board or commission under Gov. Kate Brown.
On...
HHS to Showcase CTE Programs During Student-Led Conferences
Hermiston High School will showcase a few Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs during the student lead conferences on Monday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday,...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
2 trespass complaints
2 for fourth-degree assault...
Best-Selling Author Marcus Engel to Speak at GSHCS’s Annual Meeting
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will hold its Annual Community Meeting this Wednesday at Hermiston High School’s Commons & Auditorium.
The free event goes...
City of Hermiston Wins State Economic Development Award
The city of Hermiston has been awarded the Urban Renewal Project of the Year for its recruitment and development of the Holiday Inn Express...
BMCC Hires Ken Daniel as Next Foundation Executive Director
Blue Mountain Community College and the BMCC Foundation are pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Daniel as the next BMCC Foundation Executive Director.
Daniel...
Walden Won’t Seek Re-Election
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he will not seek a new term in Congress in the 2020 elections.
“At the end...
Hermiston School District Offering Free Immunization Clinic on Nov. 4
The Hermiston School District is offering free vaccinations for students who might be missing some required vaccines. The opportunity is for Hermiston students only.
The...
Historical Society Receives $25,000 Grant from Union Pacific Foundation
The Umatilla County Historical Society was recently awarded a grant for $25,000 from the Union Pacific Foundation for capital improvements to the Heritage Station...
Good Shepherd’s 2nd Annual Community Meeting Set for Oct. 30
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host the second annual Community Meeting next Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St.
The...
Riverside High Principal Touts Results of State’s School Report Card
Riverside Jr/Sr High School students scored well above the state average in nearly every area addressed by the state, according to school report cards...
OSP Release Photos of Suspect Vehicle in August Fatal Hit-and-Run
The Oregon State Police have released images of a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Hermiston in August.
The fatal...
Agape House in Hermiston Giving Away Winter Apparel Today
Agape House in Hermiston is giving away winter apparel today.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Agape House will hold its Winter Coat Sharing Day...
Umatilla County Seeking Applicants to Fill Fair Board Vacancy
The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Umatilla County Fair Board.
These are at-large positions,...
VA Medical Center to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Friday at Port of Morrow
The Walla Walla VA Medical Center and clinics invite veterans and the community to a Veterans Town Hall Meeting & Open House tomorrow, Oct....
Umatilla County Fair Calling for Applicants for Fair Court Chaperone
The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for the 2020 Fair Court Chaperone.
Applications are available at the fair office and on the fair website.
No...
BMCC Students Perform Repairs, Maintenance on SWAT Vehicle
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office’s armored SWAT vehicle is now ready for action thanks to repairs and maintenance completed by students in Blue Mountain...
Boardman Holding Community-Wide Cleanup During Month of November
The city of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide cleanup throughout the month of November.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to...
