Freezing Rain Forecast for Tonight
The National Weather Service is cautioning motorists to be careful on the roads tonight as freezing rain is expected to fall in the Lower...
McNary Re-Opens Early to River Traffic
The navigation lock at McNary Dam near Umatilla re-opened to river traffic Friday evening, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Walla Walla...
Wildhorse Makes Changes to Entrances During Construction
Construction of the nearly 49,000-square-foot entertainment center at Wildhorse Resort & Casino is showing signs of progress now that the expanded parking areas of...
IMESD Seeks Crystal Apple Award Nominations
The InterMountain Education Service District is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Awards.
The awards recognize individuals who help to...
Day 3 at the U.C. Fair Features Georgia Satellites, Kids Tractor Pull
Day 3 of the 2019 Umatilla County Fair is under way with plenty of fun and entertainment for everyone.
The headline entertainment tonight is the...
Walden, Smith Express Condolences Over Death of Dennis Richardson
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) expressed his condolences this morning on the death of Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson, 69, who lost...
City Urges Residents to Insulate Water Meters
The Hermiston Water Department is urging water users to insulate their water meters to prevent freezing. Overnight temperatures have been dipping into the...
Chamber Business Luncheon Set for Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon today, July 26 at McKenzie Park.
Guest speakers include the Umatilla Co Fair...
Opinion: Making Progress Together
The biggest disagreements and loudest voices got most of the attention during this last session of Congress, from filibusters to failed websites, immigration to...
Schimmel's College Career Ends in Loss to Maryland
A furious last-minute comeback attempt fell short for the Louisville Cardinals Tuesday night as Shoni Schimmel’s last-second shot rimmed out, ending the former Hermiston...
Stanfield celebrating “Holiday Fun” This Saturday
After overwhelming success with its fall festival, Stanfield is celebrating again this Saturday with “Holiday Fun.”
Including activities for children, a free community dinner, hay...
Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers During Month of July
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will have several DUII/High Visibility Enforcement grant events during the month of July including:
Independence Day holiday – July...
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.9 Percent in November
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged up to 3.9 percent in November from 3.8 percent in October, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Oregon’s unemployment rate has...
ODFW: Be Responsible When Shed Hunting
As weather breaks and snow begins melting at lower elevations, more hunters are expected to take to Oregon’s outdoors—not for the chance to harvest...
Oregon, Washington Close Columbia River Spring Chinook Season
The departments of fish and wildlife from Oregon and Washington declined to set additional time for spring Chinook salmon fishing on the mainstem Columbia...
Lady Bulldogs to Play for State Title Tonight
Because one state championship during the school year isn’t enough, the Hermiston Bulldogs will be playing for the 5A state girls basketball title tonight...
Mosquito Control District to Resume Aerial Spraying
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Tuesday, Sept....
Festival of Lights Seeks Volunteers
The Festival of Lights committee is looking for volunteers to help sort and store displays on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at the...
DVS to Hold Remembrance Event on Oct. 6
Domestic Violence Services will hold a Remembrance event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6.
The event will take place at the Hermiston Domestic Violence...
HPD Arrest 4 Teens on Drug Charges
Hermiston police officers arrested four teenagers Saturday on drug charges.
According the Hermiston Police Department, officers spotted the four Boardman teens inside a vehicle near...
