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...
EOT Bringing Ultra-Broadband to Hermiston Area
Eastern Oregon Telecom is gearing up to bring a gigabit broadband network to rural homes and businesses in the Hermiston area.
EOT General Manager Joe...
SAGE Center Store Holding Sale
The Store at SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is holding a big sale to make room for new items ahead of the...
Health Foundation Awards Fall Grants
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation awarded seven health-related fall grants totaling $33,154 to nonprofit organizations to benefit their work within the local communities.
With...
Hermiston School District Gives Updates on 2019 Bond Projects
The Hermiston School District shared some updates today as it prepares to open bids on the 2019 bond construction projects.
One job on the immediate...
Fair & Rodeo Open Today
The Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo gets under way today at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Gates open to the public...
Bulldogs notch 52-45 overtime win over Lewiston
A 5-yard touchdown run by Cory Adams in overtime gave Hermiston a 52-45 come-from-behind victory over the Lewiston Bengals Friday night at Kennison Field.
The...
Council to Begin Work Updating City Charter
The Hermiston City Council agreed Monday night that the current city charter, which is nearly 60 years old, is long overdue for an update.
The...
Hermiston Man Caught After Stealing Deputy’s Car During Arrest
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Hermiston man who allegedly stole a sheriff's deputy's vehicle while being arrested on another incident.
Around 8:50...
Hermiston to Upgrade 5 Problematic Storm Drains
The city of Hermiston is working to upgrade five storm drains that tend to flood over during heavy rains.
At Monday night’s city council meeting,...
Oregon Districts Attempt to Normalize Going to School Every Day
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon students appear to be making some progress, but state and local education leaders are concerned about high absentee rates...
Council to Consider Street Improvement Project Funding Tonight
The Hermiston City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances tonight that would increase franchise fees in order to raise revenue for a number...
Driver in Fatal Crash Identified as Pendleton Woman
A 76-year-old Pendleton woman was killed Thursday in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 near Meacham.
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are still investigating the...
Dec. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 52nd COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 52nd death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 52nd death with COVID-19 is a 39-year-old male who...
Unemployment Rate for Oregon Ticked Up to 4.4% in November
By Julie Shumway
Oregon’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly from November to December, and it remains higher than the rest of the country.
The state unemployment...
Port’s $14M Cold Storage Facility Under Construction
The Port of Morrow started work on its new $14 million cold storage rail transload facility this fall.
The facility’s specifications include a 2,500-foot rail...
School Chief to Report for Active Duty
Superintendent of Hermiston Schools Dr. Fred Maiocco informed the Hermiston School Board on Monday that he will leave for extended active duty as a member...
Good Shepherd to Provide New Nurses with Career Information
Good Shepherd Health Care System is inviting new registered nurses to an informational meeting on career opportunities on Wednesday, March 14 from 5:30 to...
New State, Possible World Record Mt. Whitefish Caught on Deschutes River
Alex Dietz of Bend was fly fishing with an egg pattern on the Deschutes River outside Warm Springs on Dec. 19, 2021 when he...
Boardman City Council Approves Business Directory Sign Request
The Boardman City Council approved a request for a business directory sign downtown at its meeting on Tuesday.
Councilors gave the go-ahead for the Boardman...
