Voters to Decide Who Selects Muni Judge
Proposed Charter Changes to Appear on Ballot
The voters in Hermiston will have a chance to determine who selects the city’s municipal court judge in...
Water, Sewer Rates for Hermiston Residents to Increase in March
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved a water and sewer rate increase that takes effect on March 1.
The council changed its automatic rate...
COVID EIDL Deadline Approaching
The deadline to apply for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Targeted EIDL Advance and SBA Supplemental Targeted Advance is approaching fast.
Local businesses could be...
Hunters Can No Longer Use Deer, Elk Urine Scent Lures Beginning Jan. 1
The 2019 Oregon State Legislature has passed a bill that bans the possession and use of deer and elk urine scent lures that contain...
Rep. Greg Smith to Host Community Block Party in Hermiston Sept. 12
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will host a Community Block Party on Festival Street in downtown Hermiston this Thursday, Sept. 12. The event goes...
Bulldogs to Host Dallas in Playoff Matchup Friday
The Hermiston Bulldogs will play host to the Dallas Dragons in the round of 16 playoffs on Friday at Kennison Field.
The 7-3 Dragons are...
Aerial Spraying Continues In Response to West Nile Virus
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District continues to conduct targeted aerial mosquito control spraying, with a twin engine airplane scheduled after sunset on Monday,...
Coronavirus Outbreak Reported at Smith Frozen Foods in Weston
The Oregon Health Authority reported an outbreak of COVID-19 at Smith Frozen Foods in Weston.
An outbreak of 25 cases of COVID-19 has been reported...
Gas Prices Holding Steady
National average gas prices continue to dip during the summer travel season, but if supply drawdowns continue, it could lead to a price bump...
Chamber to Host Meeting on Italian Trip Offer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is looking for travelers who want to get a taste of Italy.
The chamber is now booking a nine-day adventure...
No. 1 Ranked Sherwood Routs Bulldogs, 63-9
The Hermiston Bulldogs had the tables turned on them Friday night as the defending 5A state champs and No. 1 ranked Sherwood Bowmen built...
Transient Found Hiding in School Building
Police arrested a Hermiston transient early this morning on burglary and theft charges after police found him hiding inside a cabinet in Rocky Heights...
Gas Prices Tick Up As We Enter March
Gas prices are beginning to climb on the West Coast as March begins. For the week, the national average edges up two cents to...
Parking Permits Now Required at Wildlife Areas
As of Jan. 1, visitors to Oregon Fish & Wildlife areas, including two in Boardman, one in Hermiston and one in Irrigon, will have...
Prison to Put 6 Dogs Up for Adoption on Saturday
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) has six loveable dogs looking for their forever homes.
Del's Feed and Farm Supply in Hermiston will be hosting an...
Children's Rodeo Receives Big-Time Boost
The InterMountain Education Service District’s Children’s Rodeo for children with special needs received a boost with $4,655 in combined donations from Pendleton Wal-Mart, Swire...
Survey: PNW Residents Support Lower Snake River Dams, Hydropower
Amid the regional debate over hydropower, new survey data shows strong majorities of Pacific Northwest residents support hydropower and the carbon-free energy provided by the lower Snake...
Latino Business Network to Meet on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public....
Gas Prices at Lowest Levels Since June 2009
The steady decline in retail gas prices over the last three months is now longer than any period AAA has previously tracked.
The national average...
Voters Reject Fire District Consolidation Measure
Voters dashed the hopes of Hermiston and Stanfield fire district officials Tuesday by rejecting a measure that would have combined the two districts.
Three local...
