Hermiston Chamber Set to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Cell Fix
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow, July 18 at noon for The Cell Fix. The...
District to Give Sports Physicals, Health Screenings for Students
The Hermiston School District will host a wellness event at Hermiston High School on Aug. 1, in the school’s gymnasium, from 2-6 p.m.
Students in...
Blake Shelton Seeks Video of Stage Tumble in Pendleton Saturday Night
Country singer Blake Shelton’s appearance in Pendleton Saturday night received some national attention – but not necessarily for the singer’s artistic abilities.
The former CMT...
Detectives Recover Stolen Vehicles, Seek Whereabouts of Suspect
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after several stolen vehicles were recovered near Hermiston.
Detective Loren Westmoreland received a tip on...
School District to Destroy Special Education Students’ Records
The Hermiston School District plans to destroy records of students whose participation in special education services ended between 1980 and 1998.
The district is informing...
No Kidding! Hermiston Police Try to Reunite Lost Goat with Owner
An unusual post and photo on the Hermiston Police Department’s Facebook page has been receiving a lot of attention over the past weekend.
It seems...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on July 19
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
City of Hermiston Seeks Public Input on Shipping Container Ordinance
The city of Hermiston is considering creating a shipping container ordinance and is hoping to get input from the public.
The city is asking people...
Good Shepherd Medical Plaza Site of Free Heart Disease Clinic Today
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in northeast Oregon and is increasing in many communities in Umatilla and Morrow counties. To raise...
Boardman Council Meets Tonight
The Boardman City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Boardman City Hall.
The council go over the June financial report as well as...
Demand Pushing Gas Prices Up
Pump prices are ticking up in about half of the states this week due to strong demand and higher crude oil prices.
For the week,...
Sheriff’s Office Pitching In to Help HHS Trap Shooting Team
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) to support the Hermiston High School Trap Shooting Club’s upcoming...
Farm-City Rodeo Tickets Now on Sale
2018 Farm-City Pro Rodeo tickets are on sale at Barnett & Moro, 495 E. Main St. in Hermiston or on the Farm-City website.
Online tickets...
Walden Welcomes President Trump’s Pardon of E. Oregon Ranchers
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) applauded the pardon by President Trump of two Oregon ranchers who were sentenced to five years in prison...
Good Shepherd to Host Event Focusing on Endocrinology on July 25
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host GoodHealth Live: Endocrinology & You on Wednesday, July 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is...
2-Year-Old Drowns in Swimming Pool
A 2-year-old child drowned Thursday morning in a swimming pool in Hermiston, according to the Hermiston Police Department.
Cpt. Travis Eynon said officers were dispatched...
Hermiston HART Bus Ridership On Track to Rise 75 Percent in 2018
Ridership on Hermiston’s recently-created “HART” fixed-route bus service is on track to rise by 75 percent in 2018 - a steep climb from its...
13th Annual Funfest Set for Downtown Hermiston on July 14
Hermiston’s Downtown District will celebrate the grand opening of Festival Street during the 13th annual Funfest, happening on Saturday, July 14. The Hermiston Chamber...
Area Heatwave Begins Today
Area residents will be looking for ways to keep cool on this Fourth of July holiday as the National Weather Service is forecasting a...
Blue Mountain Community College Hires New VP of Instruction
Blue Mountain Community College has hired John Fields as the new vice president of instruction.
Fields, from Jacksonville, Fla., begins his new role on July...
