Hermiston Instructor Named State's Top Ag Teacher
Melissa (Missy) Doherty, a third grade teacher at Rocky Heights, was recently selected as the 2016 Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Teacher of...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 3: Jose maria Zavala, 19, was arrested on S. First Street and charged...
Umatilla County COVID Vaccine Shipment Delayed by Weather
Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) said today that this week’s shipment of COVID-19 vaccines has been delayed due to weather, postponing the planned...
Man Guilty of Scamming Hermiston Lottery Winner
A Spokane man has pleaded guilty to stealing lottery winnings from the widow of former Hermiston Police Chief Andy Anderson.
According to the Tri-City Herald,...
Mayor Breaks Tie in Search Firm Vote
A small piece of history was made Monday night at Hermiston City Hall.
The Hermiston City Council took up a vote to hire a firm...
Hermiston Pioneer, Russ Dorran, Passes Away at 86
Russ Dorran, a leading light in the Northwest power industry who helped Hermiston grow from a farming hamlet to Eastern Oregon’s largest city, has...
Hermiston Man Dies in 2-Vehicle Accident in Morrow County
A Hermiston man died early Tuesday morning in an accident on Interstate 84 in Morrow County.
The Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash...
Hermiston Looking to Attract High-Tech Jobs
City Applying for Coveted E-Commerce Zone Designation
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Hermiston’s economy, but efforts are under way to diversify its economic...
Security Company with Global Footprint Plants Flag in Hermiston
Tucked away off Geer Road in Hermiston is a security company with a global footprint.
Inter-Con Security celebrated its grand opening on Friday with a...
Free COVID Tests This Weekend
Free COVID-19 tests are being offered this weekend in Hermiston and Boardman.
In Hermiston, the tests will be given at the Umatilla Electric Cooperative, 750...
The Latest Events at Hermiston High School
The last week of February was bustling with activity for the students and staff of Hermiston High School. Here’s a quick sum up of...
Aug. 17: Health Officials Report 64 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 64 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The 64 new cases reported today by Umatilla County Health officials brings the county's...
BMCC Offers Excel Class in Boardman
Blue Mountain Community College is offering a four-week session on Microsoft Excel 2013.
The classes will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays starting Feb....
Hermiston 49, Pendleton 28 – HHS Wins CRC Title
Friday’s game between Hermiston and Pendleton had several compelling storylines: A matchup between cross-county rivals with both teams undefeated in league play and a...
BMCC Nursing Program Loans Equipment, Supplies to St. Anthony
In an effort to support the community during COVID-19, Blue Mountain Community College’s nursing program has loaned many of its equipment and supplies to...
Local Markets Vital Part of Oregon Agriculture
Farm direct marketing remains an important component of Oregon agriculture, according to a first-ever national survey on local food marketing practices released this week.
More...
School-Related Legislative Committee Coming to Hermiston on April 25
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Student Success began its statewide tour last month to explore the best practices employed in Oregon’s most successful...
Columbia Works Offering Summer Internships to Those 18 and Over
Are you looking for an internship opportunity this summer? The Columbia Works program might have just the job for you.
Columbia Works is a new...
Hermiston Forms Urban Renewal Agency
The city of Hermiston took another step toward the formation of an urban renewal district Monday night by forming an urban renewal agency.
The agency...
West Coast Gasoline Price Increases Finally Begin to Ease
Pump prices on the West Coast are finally settling down after three weeks of significant gains. Refineries in this region are coming back online...
