Hermiston Completes Two Capital Improvement Plan Projects in 2019
The Hermiston Street Department had a busy year in 2019, completing two large-scale projects from its Capital Improvement Plan and beginning work on two...
Oregon Has 2nd-Biggest Price Drop for Gallon of Gas in the Nation
Oregon drivers are enjoying gas prices that are falling more quickly than in other states.
For the week, the national average for regular slips two...
Hermiston School Board Hires Manager for Construction Projects
The Hermiston School Board has approved the recommendation to hire Wenaha Group Incorporated to provide project management services for the 2019 bond projects.
Wenaha will...
Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for New Hermiston Housing Development
VestCapital is beginning development of the next phase of Hermiston’s Cimmaron Terrace subdivision with an official groundbreaking ceremony at noon on Friday, Dec. 13.
The...
Bobby Levy Announces She’s Running for Oregon House District 58
Bobby Levy, a business owner, farmer, and founding member of the Eastern Oregon Women's Coalition, is launching her campaign for the Oregon House of...
Club 24 Holding Canned Food Drive
Club 24's annual canned food drive and one-day sale event takes place on Thursday, Dec. 12.
A non-perishable food item brought to any location earns...
Nominations Sought for Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year
The InterMountain Education Service District is encouraging students, parents, staff and community members to nominate a great teacher in their district for 2021 Oregon...
Hermiston Sets Sights on ‘Bigger, Better, Stronger’ Funland Playground
The ultimate cost of the next Funland Playground in Hermiston is unknown. The final design has yet to be determined. When it will be...
Deadlines Looming to Sign Up for Adult, Youth Winter Sports Leagues
Signup deadlines are quickly approaching for the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department’s adult and youth winter sports leagues.
Dec. 20 is the deadline to register...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for Affordable Family Eyewear
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to help celebrate the grand opening of Affordable Family Eyewear on Thursday, Dec. 12. A ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Umatilla Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges After Fatal Collision
A Umatilla woman has been charged with manslaughter after a collision on Highway 395 left one person dead and another injured Friday evening in...
Traffic on Interstate 84 to Slow Down in Places for Tree Removal
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will stage rolling slowdowns for eastbound and westbound Interstate 84 to accommodate the removal of hazard trees.
The slowdowns...
Driver Dies in Highway 730 Collision
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 730 on Wednesday left one motorist dead and another injured.
The Oregon State Police responded to a report of a...
Walden: Still Too Many Oregonians Without Reliable Broadband Internet
Too many Oregonians are without reliable broadband internet service, said U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) said during an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on...
Walden Urges Public, Especially Senior Citizens, to Get Flu Shots
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) spoke about the importance of flu vaccines at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
The hearing...
Maurices Holding Canned Food Drive
Maurices in Hermiston is holding a canned food drive Dec. 8-12 to support Agape House during the winter months.
Shoppers who bring in canned goods...
Rudolph Fun Run to Benefit Annual Umatilla Christmas Basket Program
The Umatilla High School National Honor Society and the Umatilla Volunteer Firefighters Association will host the third annual Rudolph Fun Run this Saturday, Dec....
Oregon Gas Tax to Increase on Jan. 1
The second of four planned increases in the state gas tax goes into effect Jan. 1. The increase is part of House Bill 2017,...
Rich Betz, Co-Founder of Bud-Rich Potato, Passes Away at 76
Hermiston lost one of its pioneers with the recent death of Rich Betz.
Betz died on Nov. 26 at the age of 76.
The co-founder of...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for Balance Chiropractic & Massage
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to help celebrate the grand opening of Balance Chiropractic & Massage tomorrow, Dec. 3. A ribbon-cutting...
