Homeless Shelter One Step Closer to Receiving $1 Million from State
The proposed temporary homeless shelter on N. Highway 395 is on track to meet its deadline for approving a strategic plan – a requirement...
Hermiston’s Northwest Beef Express a ‘Diamond in the Rough’
Northwest Beef Express may be one of Hermiston’s best-kept secrets. The trucking company has been in business since 1998 with a main terminal in...
Parents to Be Cited Following ‘Brutal’ Assault by Five Juveniles
Five parents will be cited on a charge of failing to supervise a minor following what the Hermiston Police chief is calling a “brutal”...
HPD Launches tip411 System for Anonymous Tips, & to Receive Alerts
The Hermiston Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view...
Big Property Tax Breaks Help Lure Big Companies to Morrow County
Port, county and city officials in Morrow County have approved a deal to have Amazon pay almost $40 million in fees during a 15-year...
Good Shepherd Celebrating National Hospital Week Throughout May
National Hospital Week wraps up on Saturday, but Good Shepherd Health Care System is extending the celebration throughout the month of May.
The hospital’s Employee...
Quiet Breakfast with Wife Interrupted by Bizarre Assault from Stranger
Scott Smith was expecting a nice, quiet breakfast with his wife on Saturday morning at The Pheasant on Main Street. It turned out to...
Facebook Page Going After School Board Candidate for Past Tweets
An anonymous Facebook page has popped up with posts calling out a Hermiston School Board candidate for past tweets that are critical of Hermiston.
The...
Downtown District Launches Business Incubator Space Program
Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into the retail business world without making a full-on commitment? Well, now’s your chance.
The Hermiston Downtown...
Port of Morrow Commission OKs Billion-Dollar Deal for Amazon
The Port of Morrow Commission voted Wednesday, May 10, to approve tax breaks for Amazon worth more than $1 billion over 15 years to...
Hermiston’s Newest City Park to Be Named Horizon Park
Hermiston not only has a new city park under development, but as of Monday night it also has a name for the park.
The Hermiston...
Project PATH Near Umatilla Already Exceeding Expectations
Stepping Stones Alliance continues to make strides toward the completion of the transitional housing project near Umatilla.
According to Stepping Stones Alliance board chair Cathy...
Hermiston Council Votes to Begin Gettman Road Extension Process
The Hermiston City Council took the first formal step on Monday toward extending Gettman Road out to Highway 395.
The council passed a resolution clearing...
Hermiston Cinco de Mayo’s Return to Festival Street a Hit with Crowds
Hermiston’s Cinco de Mayo returned to Festival Street on Sunday for its annual celebration and the location proved to be a hit with the...
Boardman Residents Share Health Horror Stories During Kotek Visit
For months, the residents of Boardman have been asking Gov. Tina Kotek to visit their city and hear first-hand how contaminated water from their...
Hermiston-Area Ag, Latino Leaders Meet With Gov. Tina Kotek
Gov. Tina Kotek met with Hermiston’s Latino community leaders Wednesday morning, May 3, to hear about the critical issues facing the Hispanic population —...
Good Shepherd Announces New CEO
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Board of Trustees announced that Art Mathisen, MHA, FACHE, has accepted the position as next president and chief...
Female Pedestrian Struck and Killed While Crossing Highway 395
A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Saturday night while attempting to cross Highway 395.
According to the Oregon State Police, the...
Two Hermiston Men Rescued After Being Stranded While Kayaking
Two Hermiston men were rescued Sunday after they were stranded on a pair of small islands in the Umatilla River.
Around 4:48 p.m., Umatilla County...
Former Competitors Team Up to Open Eastern Oregon Computers
Will Studer and Chris (CJ) Nycz like to say that a computer is like a car. It needs a little TLC from time to...
