Additional Columbia River Spring Chinook Fishing Days Added
Following a run upgrade, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted additional fishing days, beginning today, May 12, for recreational spring Chinook salmon in...
Council Gives Smith OK to Move Forward on New City Hall Plans
Bids to construct a new Hermiston City Hall are expected to go out this summer with a contract awarded in the fall, said Hermiston...
Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning
Scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning is forecast throughout the day today and has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning,...
Hermiston School Board Approves Loma Vista as New School Name
The Hermiston School District Board of Education approved Loma Vista Elementary School as the name for what will be the district’s next elementary school.
Loma...
Police Respond to Seven Accidents, Urge Drivers to Use Caution
With several inches of snow falling on Monday, driving around town has been hazardous for some, according to the Hermiston Police Department.
Cpt. Travis Eynon...
July 1: Health Officials Report 84 New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health reported a new record high for confirmed cases of coronavirus with 84 new cases today.
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Jan. 15
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 15 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take...
Research Shows Exercise Lets Seniors Stay Behind the Wheel Longer
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that increased fatigue and poor physical functioning are leading factors that can result in...
Hermiston Shows Its Heart During Citizens Awards Banquet
The generosity and compassion of the Hermiston community was on full display Wednesday night during the 53rd annual Distinguished Citizens Awards banquet.
There was a...
West Nile Virus Detected in County
Umatilla County officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in three mosquito samples trapped in Umatilla County.
The mosquitoes were captured the week...
Latino Business Network Meets on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public. For...
Aug. 31: Umatilla County Reports 39th Death, 57 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 39th death from coronavirus today and 57 newly-confirmed cases of the virus.
Umatilla County’s 39th COVID-19 death is a...
Good Shepherd Offers Medicare Assistance
Free help with Medicare is available at Good Shepherd Medical Center.
The service is available to those on Medicare or who are eligible for Medicare....
Hermiston Students to Receive Free Meals Through End of 2020
The Hermiston School District announced that it will be able to serve meals to all children 18 and younger free of charge through Dec....
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet Today
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held today, Nov. 16.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
Hospital Offers Healthy Friday Event
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Fridays event on Friday, Oct. 20.
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., participants, at no charge, can...
Prison to Put 6 Dogs Up for Adoption on Saturday
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) has six loveable dogs looking for their forever homes.
Del's Feed and Farm Supply in Hermiston will be hosting an...
Pac/West Lobby Group Adds Journalist to Communications Team
Pac/West Lobby Group is expanding its communications team with the hire of George Plaven, a veteran in Oregon journalism who has covered natural resource and agriculture...
M.C. Cultural Coalition Announces Grant Recipients
The Morrow County Cultural Coalition has announced the 2016 award recipients.
The coalition, supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust Foundation, has awarded grants to the...
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,...
