Santa Claus to Arrive in Hermiston Tonight Following Holiday Parade
Santa Claus is scheduled to make a pre-Christmas stop in Hermiston this evening following the Lighted Holiday Parade.
The fun takes place on Hermiston’s Festival...
Sheriff’s Office Breaks Up Cockfighting Event in Hermison
A Kennewick man was arrested and jailed on Sunday for his role in an alleged cockfighting event in Hermiston.
On Dec. 1 at approximately 11:27...
Hermiston Daytime Curfew Aims to Curb Truancy During School Hours
The Hermiston City Council approved an ordinance at its Nov. 25 regular meeting to introduce a daytime curfew aimed at promoting school attendance.
The ordinance,...
Umatilla Electric Returning $6 Million to Members in Capital Credits
Just in time for the holiday season, the Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors is delivering a special gift to its member-owners — $6...
Second Pendleton Man Goes to Prison for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A second Pendleton man is going to federal prison for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. District Judge...
Umatilla Electric Powers Economic Growth with New Substation
A new Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) substation recently came on line at the South Hermiston Industrial Park.
The newly energized Kelli Boulevard Substation now ranks...
CDA Board Makes No Moves on Executive Director Evaluation
Two months after a Columbia Development Authority meeting rife with tension and veiled accusations of misconduct, board members reviewed a potential executive director performance...
River Point Farms Donates $16,352 to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
In the spirit of giving, River Point Farms and its employees showed their generosity by donating $16,352 on Tuesday to the Good Shepherd Community...
Public Health Alert for Illicit Opioid Overdose Spike in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Public Health on Tuesday, Nov. 26 issued an overdose alert in response to a recent increase in accidental overdoses or poisonings related...
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Set for Hermiston High School on Nov. 28
The Community Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28 at Hermiston High School.
A full-service meal with dessert will be served at...
Hermiston Honors Carlisle Harrison for Transformative Contributions
The city of Hermiston celebrated a community icon Monday as Carlisle Harrison was recognized during the Hermiston City Council meeting for receiving the Lasting Impact Award...
Hermiston City Council Gets Project PATH Update, Tours Facilities
Project PATH, the transitional housing program on Lind Road, was paid a visit Monday night by members of the Hermiston City Council.
The visit was...
Reimagined Candy Cane Village, Skating Rink Open Dec. 6
Candy Cane Village and the new skating rink will open on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) as...
Sight of Passage: More Than 60 Students Receive Free Eyeglasses
It was a vision worth seeing when more than 60 students received free prescription glasses at West Park Elementary School.
“I can see much better,”...
Katie Skillman Photography Opens for Business in Umatilla
A new photo studio has popped up in Umatilla.
Katie Skillman Photography opened Oct. 27 inside the EP Dodd Building at 505 Willamette Ave., Suite...
Task Force Discusses Pool Assessment and Site Priorities
A task force has begun discussions on developing a new year-round aquatic and wellness center for the greater Hermiston area.
Health, Aquatics & Wellness Center (HAWC)...
Pendleton Man Receives Prison Time for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Pendleton man is going to federal prison for 90 days for his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol...
Nearly 200 Area Students Attend AWS’ Girls’ Tech Day at HHS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Girls’ Tech Day on Saturday brought together nearly 200 sixth- to eighth-grade students across Morrow and Umatilla County.
The mission of Girls'...
HSD Featured in Newsweek Series for Innovative Career Pathways
The Hermiston School District has earned national recognition in Newsweek’s Education Series 2024, spotlighting the district's approach to career and technical education (CTE).
Highlighted in the...
Hermiston Middle Schooler Attends College in Her Spare Time
Zolie Pin is taking her first college class this fall, and it all comes down to wanting contacts.
After two years of Zolie, 11, asking...
