Chicago Company Seeks to Build Boardman Solar Farm
A proposed 600-acre, 75-megawatt solar farm west of Boardman would become the largest such facility in Oregon – by far.
As of early 2017, Oregon’s...
Hermiston Toasts Its State Champions
Wednesday night’s celebration of the Hermiston Bulldogs’ state football championship was so much fun that everyone in attendance decided to make it an annual...
Planning Commission to Consider Variance Request
The Hermiston Planning Commission will consider a request on Tuesday, July 8 for a variance on a city ordinance requiring buildings in a duplex...
Don't Let Food-Borne Illnesses Spoil the Fun
Now that summer has arrived, Oregonians are likely to do a lot more outdoor cooking and eating. The potential for food borne illness increases...
Council Votes to Fund Street Projects with Franchise Fee Hikes
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to increase franchise fees charged to a number of companies in order to raise revenue for...
New Species of Wood Revolutionizing Fences
Hermiston's All That Wood Marketing Pacific Albus
Within the past few years a new species of hardwood has gained recognition in the lumber industry. Pacific...
1 Dead, 8 Arrested in Oregon Standoff
Ammon Bundy and seven other protesters were arrested Tuesday night for their roles in the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. One member...
Good Shepherd Offering Babysitting Course from Feb. 15-Nov. 14
Good Shepherd Health Care System is again offering the Babysitting Basics 101 course from Feb. 15 through Nov. 14. The first of six classes...
Law Enforcement Work Together to Locate Stolen Industrial Mower
Local law enforcement worked together to recover an expensive industrial mower that was reported stolen back in May.
Lt. Randy Studebaker of the Hermiston Police...
Hermiston Woman Dies in Finley Car Accident
A Hermiston woman was killed on Friday, Oct. 23 in a car crash in Finley, Wash.
According to the Tri-City Herald, Fawn J. White, 34,...
Pedestrian Stuck and Killed While Walking Along Interstate 84 at Night
A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night while walking in the lane of travel on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police (OSP) reported that...
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....
Truck Driver Dies in Accident Just Outside of Hermiston
A Spokane man died from injuries suffered in crash outside of Hermiston on Friday.
Just after midnight on Feb. 9, Oregon State Police troopers from...
BMCC Seeks Budget Committee Member
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education is seeking to appoint a member of the community to the College Budget Committee for a...
Gas Prices Holding Steady
Retail gas prices are fairly flat as demand for gasoline dipped slightly and gas inventories showed small gains. For the week, the national average...
Scammers Targeting UEC Customers
The Hermiston Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam circulating in the area.
According to HPD officer Erica Sandoval, Umatilla Electric...
15-Year-Old Injured in 1 of 2 Hermiston-Area Shootings
A 15-year-old male was injured in one of two Hermiston-area shootings reported earlier this week.
Investigators do not currently know if the incidents are related.
According...
School Board Takes Interim Out of Mooney’s Superintendent Title
The Hermiston School District Board of Directors have appointed Tricia Mooney as the new superintendent for the Hermiston School District.
“Ms. Mooney has spent the...
Chamber Travel Club to Share Information About 2019 Trips
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Travel Club will hold a trio of informational meetings at the chamber on Thursday, Aug. 23 for the exciting...
ODFW Canceling Upcoming Education Classes, Activities, Clinics
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is canceling hunter education classes, field days, clinics, outdoor skills workshops, angler education trainings, Family Fishing...
