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...
City Seeks Applicants for Vacant Committee Seats
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on two city committees.
There is currently three openings on the Library Board for a...
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....
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...
HHS to Offer GED Tests Starting in March
Hermiston High School has been certified to become an official GED testing site for the region and will open for testing on March 12.
The...
Fish & Wildlife to Launch New Electronic Licensing System for 2019
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will launch a new electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1, 2018 with the sale of 2019...
Gas Prices at the Pump Dip Slightly Again Due to Low Demand
As summer comes to an end, demand for gasoline remains relatively low which is helping to keep pump prices steady or decreasing in most...
Corps Conducts Final Transfer of Kennewick Man
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division (Corps) transferred the human remains known as the Kennewick Man, or the Ancient One.
The remains were...
Moose Unlawfully Killed in E. Oregon
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify whoever was responsible for the unlawful killing of...
Apply for a Fall Controlled Hunt by May 15
Fall may be months away but it’s time to start planning your big game hunt. Don’t forget to apply for a controlled hunt by...
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...
Wildhorse Resort Becomes New Destination on the ‘Road to the LPGA’
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced on Tuesday that it will host an Epson Tour event at Wildhorse Golf Course, Sept. 2-4, 2022.
Known as the...
Good Shepherd Offering CPR, First Aid Courses Beginning This Month
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and First Aid Combo classes from February through December in the Good Shepherd conference rooms, 610...
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...
PetSense Opening in Hermiston on Saturday
PetSense, a pet supply store, will open in Hermiston on Saturday, Jan. 21.
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the...
A New Tradition: Thanksgiving Fishing
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages Oregonians to start a new family tradition during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend – take the...
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...
Council OKs School District Subdivision
The Hermiston City Council approved the final plat Monday night for the Hermiston School District’s Fieldstone Crossing subdivision.
The approval means the district can go...
BMCC Workforce Training Center Offering Camp for Younger Students
The Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center in Boardman will host the Summer Manufacturing Camp for sixth- through eighth-graders July 23-27.
The “nuts, bolts...
Hermiston School District Students Perform Well in State Assessments
State assessment data shows that nearly 56 percent of all assessed students in the Hermiston School District met the proficiency standard for their grade...
