City Accepting Applications for Façade Grants
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency is now accepting applications for its Façade Grant Program.
The grants will award matching funds up to 50 percent of...
Hermiston Police Arrest Fugitive
A man who had been sought by the Hermiston Police Department for the past five years was caught and arrested Friday.
Rojerro A. Espino, 26,...
Council Allows Service on Multiple Committees
Prior to Monday night, if a community-minded individual wanted to serve on multiple city boards or committees, he or she was out of luck.
That...
Official Opening of Hermiston Bark Park Re-Scheduled for April 30
The Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department has re-scheduled the opening of the new Hermiston Bark Park for Friday, April 30.
The "grand unleashing" will get...
District Mourns Death of HHS Student
The Hermiston School District will be providing support for Hermiston High School staff and students today in the wake of the death of an...
Frank Harkenrider: A Salute to “Hermiston’s Greatest Cheerleader”
Frank Harkenrider, who dedicated for more than a half a century in public service to his beloved hometown of Hermiston, died Monday at the...
Hermiston Volunteer Wins Governor's Award
A longtime Hermiston volunteer was honored by the governor’s office last week for her work with local children in foster care.
Chris Hull, a volunteer...
4 Chosen for U.C. Fair Court
The 2020 Umatilla County Fair Court Princesses have been selected with two from Hermiston and two from Pendleton.
Princess Baylee Marshall, grade 11, Pendleton: Baylee...
Umatilla Store Heavily Damaged After Pick-Up Truck Crashes Into It
A driver was injured Monday evening after crashing into the Dollar General store in Umatilla. The store suffered extensive damage.
Just before 7 p.m., Umatilla...
Oregonians Sought to Serve on State’s Redistricting Commission
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced today that she is inviting Oregonians to apply to serve on the Oregon People’s Commission on Redistricting.
Like her predecessors, Fagan is preparing for redistricting in case she...
NBT Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the fall 2023 semester.
NBT, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers...
Oregon Jobs Recovery Continues as Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9%
Oregon’s unemployment rate had another significant drop, from 5.2% in July to 4.9% in August.
Here's a few quick stats from the Oregon Employment Department:
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Umatilla Electric Moving Forward on Wheatridge Transmission Project
On the heels of a favorable ruling from a federal agency, Umatilla Electric Cooperative is taking the steps necessary to provide transmission services to...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a quick look at how the Hermiston Police Department spent the past weekend:
Responded to 2 motor vehicle crashes
Made 4 warrant arrests
...
Oct. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 28 new COVID-19 cases - down 13 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
Hermiston School District Cancels Summer Driver Education Classes
The Hermiston School District has canceled summer driver education classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anyone who needs a refund should send an email to...
Good Shepherd President & CEO Sims to Step Down in February
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) President & CEO Brian Sims announced he will step down from his position effective Feb. 10, 2023.
“It has...
Hermiston Council Approves Rate Hike for Open T-Hangars at Airport
Pilots renting open T-hangars at the Hermiston Municipal Airport will see their monthly rental rates increase by more than 50 percent following a vote...
BMCC Outreach Director Earns National Honor
Dawn DiFuria McClendon, the director of Outreach and Leadership for Blue Mountain Community College, has been named to the 2017 “40 Under 40” list...
State Giving Low-Income Children $170 Million in Extra Food Money
By Lynne Terry
Oregon is sending $170 million in extra food aid to children in low-income families statewide.
The Department of Human Services will start issuing...
