Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution died on Tuesday, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC).
Inmate Robert Jones, died the afternoon of...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Business Luncheon at Botanical Gardens
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Luncheon on Tuesday, July 23 at Bennett Botanical Gardens, 32632 E. Punkin Center Road.
The luncheon...
Toni Connell Returns to Boardman City Hall as New Utility Clerk
Toni Connell is a familiar face at the city of Boardman and she recently re-joined the city as the new utility clerk Connell after...
Eastern Oregon Economic Summit Coming to Hermiston High on July 26
The first annual Eastern Oregon Economic Summit will be held on Friday, July 26 at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. The summit...
Hermiston Police, 7-Eleven Teaming Up for Annual Operation Chill
In conjunction with 7-Eleven, the Hermiston Police Department will again participate in Operation Chill.
Operation Chill is celebrating its 24th anniversary as a community relations program...
Annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival Seeks Vendors, Parade Participants
The 35th annual Irrigon Watermelon Festival is set for Saturday, July 27, and deadlines are fast approaching for vendor applications and parade entry forms.
The...
Energy Trust of Oregon Board to Host Reception, Meeting in Pendleton
The board of directors of Energy Trust of Oregon will host a public reception and meeting in Pendleton in July and is inviting the public,...
Oregon Legislature Approves $13 Million for BMCC’s FARM II Project
The Oregon Legislature approved $13 million in funding for the FARM II project on Sunday just before the 2019 Legislative Session came to a...
Spudfest Seeking Vendors
Vendors have until Saturday, June 29 to submit booth applications for Hermiston Downtown District’s Spudfest festival, taking place on Saturday, July 13.
The application form...
Umatilla County Fair to Admit Kids 10 and Under Into Fair for Free This...
This just in from the Umatilla County Fair: Children 10 and under will be admitted into the fair for free this year.
Fair officials announced...
Hermiston School District Makes Final Payment on Pre-2008 Bond Debt
The Hermiston School District made the final payment to clear all outstanding pre-2008 bond debt, which funded expanding and remodeling local schools to provide...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
Three motor vehicle crashes
Four theft reports, one...
Father, Son Plead Guilty to Illegal Hunting Activities in Eastern Oregon
A father and son from La Grande have been sentenced to jail time and a three-year ban from hunting for killing a trophy elk...
Good Shepherd Offering Workshop on Living Well With Chronic Pain
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering Living Well with Chronic Pain, a six-week workshop that explores a variety of techniques for breaking the...
Boardman City Council to Review City Manager’s Performance on Tuesday
The Boardman City Council will review the city manager’s performance on Tuesday.
The council will meet in executive session to review the performance of Karen...
Smith Touts Several Bills To Benefit Hermiston, Eastern Oregon Programs
The 2019 Oregon legislative session has adjourned with Rep. Greg Smith touting several bills to help out constituencies in Eastern Oregon.
Among the nearly 400...
Energy- and Money-Saving Tips to Cool Off When the Heat is On
Warm spring weather is here, and many Oregonians may feel their homes and energy bills heating up. Energy Trust of Oregon offers some simple...
Health Care, Construction Job Gains Help Lead to Lower Jobless rate
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in May, from 4.3 percent in April, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Oregon’s unemployment rate has been...
Group Effort Leads to Removal of Illegal Camps Near Oxbow Trail
Take a visit to Riverfront Park on the west side of Hermiston and you will see folks walking their dog, having a picnic or...
Strong Demand, Higher Crude Oil Prices Could Send Gas Prices Higher
Pump prices continue to move lower this week; however, robust demand in the U.S. and a jump in crude oil prices due to tensions...
