Hermiston to Form Task Force for Possible Indoor Aquatic Center
The city of Hermiston will put together a task force in the coming weeks to look into the feasibility of an indoor aquatic and...
Truck Driver, Passenger Die in Interstate 84 Accident
Two people died Friday, Sept. 13 in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to the accident just before 5 p.m....
Man Who Robbed Hermiston Bank Gets 23-Plus Years in Prison
The man who robbed a Hermiston bank in 2021 and threatened a couple as he fled now is heading to federal prison.
The U.S. Attorney's...
Hermiston Seeks to Remedy Land Shortage Through UGB Expansion
The city of Hermiston is facing a shortage of buildable land to accommodate what is expected to be a 50-percent increase in jobs over...
Nonprofits Highlight Commitment to Community at Hermiston’s 2nd Annual Service Fair
More than two dozen service organizations set up shop on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Hermiston Community Center for the second annual Service Fair...
Driver Hits Gas Instead of Brakes, Crashes into Pendleton Bank
A driver who hit the gas pedal instead of the brake Tuesday, Sept. 17, crashed into Banner Bank in downtown Pendleton.
Pendleton Police Chief Chuck...
Hermiston Bookstore & Cafe Celebrate Expansion with Community
Wednesday was a busy day for The Next Chapter Bookstore and Literary Café as it celebrated the café’s opening as well as the bookstore’s...
New Hermiston Wellness Studio Offers Latest in Health Technology
Joe and Hailey Mendenhall want Hermiston and its surrounding communities to learn there is more to health and fitness than cardio, weightlifting and nutrition.
That’s...
Majority of City Council Favor Changes to Mobile Food Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council came to a general consensus Monday night on amending the rules governing mobile food vendors and will take action on...
City of Hermiston Moves to Phase II of Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston has moved into Phase 2 of its Safety Action Plan.
The aim of the plan is to create safer transportation systems...
Hermiston Donut Shop Owners Offer Dough-Lightful Sweet Treats
A new doughnut shop has sprinkled into Hermiston.
Married couple and co-owners, Kevin and Nita Reser, held their grand opening June 2 for the Hermiston...
Photo Gallery: 2024 Cutest Baby Contest
The 31st Cutest Baby Contest was held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Umatilla County Fair. Presented by KOHU & The Q, the contest featured...
Umatilla Police Seek Public’s Help in Shooting That Injured One
The Umatilla Police Department is asking for the public’s help involving a shooting early Thursday, Sept. 26, that injured a 21-year-old man.
Police in a...
iCan Swim Camp Teaching Water Skills at Hermiston Aquatic Center
The iCan Swim Program this week is teaching basic aquatic and safety skills to 22 swimmers with disabilities at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center.
The program, created by iCan...
Irrigon Teen in Custody Following School Shooting Threat
The Morrow County Sheriff's Office announced Monday, Sept. 23, it arrested a 14-year-old male student from Irrigon regarding a school shooting threat on social...
Facebook Video Series Puts Spotlight on Irrigon Restaurant
On the side of Highway 730 running through Irrigon stands the Rustic Truck Bar and Grill, a bar and restaurant that started less than...
Hermiston Nears One-Mile Milestone in Citywide Sidewalk Infill Program
With the installation of 550 feet of new sidewalk on South 1st Place in front of the Hermiston Skatepark this summer, the city of...
Construction Projects to Impact Traffic in Downtown Hermiston
Two construction projects replacing 4,900 feet of aging water lines and a 43-year-old lift and pump station in downtown Hermiston will require road closures...
Hermiston Girl Raises Heifer for International Livestock Exposition
Mickenzie Marks swung open the cattle gate Tuesday, Aug. 28, grabbed Lassie's halter and led her out of the pen. With gentle force she...
Hermiston Mural Project Sends Message of Unity
A mural project inspired Hermiston residents to paint shoulder to shoulder to send out a message about unity and togetherness in the Latino community.
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