Hermiston Council Give City Manager Smith a $5,000 raise
Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith received a $5,000 raise and an extra year on his contract during Monday's Hermiston City Council meeting.
The raise and...
Motorcycle Crash Kills Woman on I-84
A 51-year-old Washington woman died Saturday in a motorcycle crash near Pendleton.
The Oregon State Police responded around 5 p.m. on Saturday to a report...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon Set for Sept. 26
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Speakers will be representatives from the Walmart Distribution Center.
The...
Hermiston Council to Review City Manager’s Performance Tonight
The Hermiston City Council will evaluate the performance of City Manager Byron Smith during tonight’s city council meeting.
The annual review will take place during an...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545...
Mosquito District to Conduct Aerial Spraying This Evening
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset this evening, Aug. 28,...
Non-lethal Efforts Fail to Limit Meacham Wolf Pack Depredations
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed four livestock depredations by the Meacham Wolf Pack of Umatilla County this month, all to the...
Lamb Weston Hiring Event Today
WorkSource Eastern Oregon is holding a hiring fair for Lamb Weston today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Hermiston center.
Bring your resume...
Computers Remain a Key Business Tool for Oregon Farms
Modern day farmers and ranchers increasingly rely on computers and other technological advances to help run their operations.
That’s especially true for those in Oregon....
Two Teenagers Cited for Several Graffiti Incidents in Hermiston
Two teenagers were arrested early Wednesday morning on graffiti-related charges.
Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston said a a Hermiston patrol corporal was on duty around 2:20...
Club 24 Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive in Hermiston Today
Club 24 in Hermiston is hosting a Red Cross blood drive today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact james.martinez@redcross.org...
One Year Later, A Look Back at a Tragedy in Hermiston
Just over a year has passed since the double murder-suicide took place in Hermiston involving a volunteer wrestling coach, a 14-year-old boy and another man.
The...
Ribbon Cutting to Mark Opening of Early Learning Center in Boardman
The Neal Early Learning Center will celebrate its opening with a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m.
The new center in...
Umatilla County Fair – Connected
As guests, vendors, contestants and volunteers spent the week at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) for the new Umatilla County Fair and . . .
Mulvihill Attends National Association of Counties Meeting in Ohio
InterMountain Service District (IMESD)
Superintendent Dr. Mark Mulvihill recently attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) 82nd annual conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Mulvihill represented Umatilla County and gave a presentation on collaborative efforts in the county, in which he highlighted a variety...
Grid Kids Signups Set for Aug. 28-29
Signups will be held for the Hermiston Grid Kids football league Aug. 28-29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Elementary School.
The league is...
Eastern Oregon Traffic Slowing Down for Today’s Eclipse
Traffic on Eastern Oregon highways began to increase over the weekend as travelers head towards the zone of totality for the 2017 eclipse that occurs...
Wildhorse Foundation Announces Second-Quarter Grant Winners
The Wildhorse Foundation, a community benefit fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to support organizations in Northeastern Oregon...
Advice on Flea Control
The recent heat wave in Oregon is a reminder that the dog days of summer have arrived along with the potential for flea activity.
The Oregon...
Sheriff’s Office Cites or Warns 45 Drivers During Fair, Rodeo
Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office provided extra patrol during the Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo.
A total of 45 drivers were...