Motorist Dies in Early Morning Wreck

A Pendleton man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover accident on State Highway 11. Just before 3:30 a.m., Oregon State Police troopers and...

Irrigon Gearing Up to Celebrate Watermelons with Annual Festival

It’s time once again to celebrate the wonderful watermelon at the Irrigon Watermelon Festival. Saturday, July 28 will be a full day of family...

Gas Prices Holding Steady

Pump prices are fairly steady this week with slight increases or decreases in most states. For the week, the national average for regular adds...
Calendar: Ribbon Cutting

Chamber to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Subdivision

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today at noon for Wolf Run, Hermiston’s newest premier subdivision. The event...
Knife, Fork and Spoon

First Christian Church to Host Open Table on Monday

The First Christian Church in Hermiston will host an open table meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, July 23. The meal is...

Senate Republicans Withdraw Nomination of Ryan Bounds

Senate Republican leadership today withdrew the nomination of Ryan Bounds for the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Bounds is a former Hermiston resident and the...

Hermiston Police Says Door-to-Door Solicitor Does Not Represent HPD

The Hermiston Police Department is cautioning residents about a person going door to door claiming to represent the local police. “We received a report of...

‘Little Sheriff’ Joins Sheriff’s Office

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has temporarily increased its staff with the addition of 10-year-old Nathan Betts, who has been tapped as “Little Sheriff...

Police Often Forced to Deal with People Suffering from Mental Illness

Like all law enforcement across the country, Hermiston police officers deal with criminal activity every day. Often, however, the crimes are not committed by...

Walden Holds Hearing on Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Areas

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) held a hearing this week to examine solutions to expand broadband access for rural communities in Oregon and...
Stage Microphone

Stand-Up Comedy Set for Thursday at Wildhorse Resort and Casino

Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Pendleton is hosting its Laugh Out Loud comedy night on Thursday, July 19 from 8 to 10 p.m. Taking the...
Cinema Seating

SAGE Center Showing “Happy Feet’ On Free Movie Fridays on July 20

The SAGE Center in Boardman will host its weekly Free Movie Fridays at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 20, with doors opening at 9:30...
Meeting

Hermiston Chamber to Host Monthly Business Luncheon on July 24

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, July 24 at Bennett Botanical Gardens, 32632 E. Punkin Center...
Calendar: Ribbon Cutting

Hermiston Chamber Set to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Cell Fix

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow, July 18 at noon for The Cell Fix. The...
Local and Regional Sports and Scholastic Athletics

District to Give Sports Physicals, Health Screenings for Students

The Hermiston School District will host a wellness event at Hermiston High School on Aug. 1, in the school’s gymnasium, from 2-6 p.m. Students in...

Blake Shelton Seeks Video of Stage Tumble in Pendleton Saturday Night

Country singer Blake Shelton’s appearance in Pendleton Saturday night received some national attention – but not necessarily for the singer’s artistic abilities. The former CMT...
Police Car

Detectives Recover Stolen Vehicles, Seek Whereabouts of Suspect

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after several stolen vehicles were recovered near Hermiston. Detective Loren Westmoreland received a tip on...
Cruise Control

Cruise Control to Give Free Concert Tonight at Irrigon Marina Park

Cruise Control will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7 p.m. tonight at the Irrigon Marina Park, located...
Hermiston School District

School District to Destroy Special Education Students’ Records

The Hermiston School District plans to destroy records of students whose participation in special education services ended between 1980 and 1998. The district is informing...

No Kidding! Hermiston Police Try to Reunite Lost Goat with Owner

An unusual post and photo on the Hermiston Police Department’s Facebook page has been receiving a lot of attention over the past weekend. It seems...