Aquatic Center

Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Aims to Keep Everyone Active

Here’s another big batch of things to do and places to go this summer for young and old alike, courtesy of the Hermiston Parks...

Leave Young Wildlife in the Wild

Put it back. That’s the advice you’re likely to hear if you bring a young wild animal home to “take care of it” —...
Football Field

With Move to WIAA, Changes Coming for Hermiston Student Athletes

With the Hermiston School District’s transition to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), the district must change some athletic practices, beginning this fall. WIAA has...
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, June 18. The meal is...

Gas Prices Drop, But Still 50 Cents Higher Per Gallon Than Last Summer

Gas prices are ticking lower but still remain at least 50 cents a gallon more expensive than last summer in every state. For the...
TRCI

Two Rivers Correctional Institution Reports Death of Inmate

Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla reported the death of an inmate on Sunday. Anselmo Salinas, 85, died on June 10 at a local medical...

Tribes: Pacific Lamprey Returning to Umatilla River in Record Numbers

Pacific lamprey, a prehistoric fish native to the Columbia River Basin and treasured by Native American people, are returning to Oregon’s Umatilla River in...
Fork and Spoon

Catholic Church Serving Free Lunch on Friday

Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston is hosting an open table meal at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15. The meals are free,...

Boardman Council Candidate Filing Period Approaching

The Boardman Clerk’s Office reminds residents that the official candidate filing period for the Nov. 6, 2018 election is quickly approaching. The city has three...
Hermiston City Hall

Hermiston Street Department to Apply Slurry Seal to Several Streets

A handful of streets around Hermiston will get a little extra TLC this summer with “Slurry Seal” projects as part of the city’s Street...
Tennis

Register Now for Hermiston Parks Department’s Summer Tennis Camp

It’s almost time for RecTennis Summer Camp and Friends & Family Tennis, offered by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department. The summer tennis camp is...
Meeting

County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on June 21

The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21. The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...

Altrusa International of Hermiston Installs New Officers

Altrusa International of Hermiston recently installed new officers to serve for the new Altrusa year. The installation was held on May 31, 2018, at the...
Knife, Fork and Spoon

Methodist Church Serving Free Lunch on Thursday

The First United Methodist Church in Hermiston will serve lunch to those in need at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 14. The lunches are served...

Sign Up Now for Hermiston Parks Department Summer Camp Program

There’s still time to register your kids for the first week of Summer Fun Day Camp, offered by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department....
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Hermiston School District Cited for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Hermiston School District’s business department has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)...

Hermiston Parks Department Offering Free Summer Lunches for Youth

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will begin its free Summer Food Service lunch program tomorrow, June 13, for any child 18 years or...
Agape House

Agape House to Hold Parking Lot Sale

The Agape House in Hermiston will host a parking lot sale from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16. Clothing, furniture, bikes and miscellaneous...

Pendleton Teen to Pay $50,000 Fine for Poaching-Related Convictions

An 18-year-old Pendleton man was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to a slew...
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GriefShare Meets Weekly

GriefShare, a support group that offers video seminars, group discussion, a personal workbook and prayer, is offered in three locations. GriefShare is held each Tuesday...