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Hermiston Woman Killed in I-82 Crash Near Kennewick

An 18-year-old Hermiston woman died Monday when her car rolled down a steep ravine along Interstate 82 south of Kennewick. The Washington State Patrol said...
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Former HHS Student Earns Girl Scouts' Top Honor

According to a 2010 USDA report, the average middle-income family will spend roughly $12,000 on child-related expenses in their baby’s first year of life. Imagine,...
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2 Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck on Interstate 84 Near Baker City

A couple from Goldendale, Wash., were killed Wednesday morning in an accident on Interstate 84 near Baker City. The Oregon State Police was called to...

Oregon Gas Tax to Increase on Jan. 1

The second of four planned increases in the state gas tax goes into effect Jan. 1. The increase is part of House Bill 2017,...

Dozens Turn Out for Spindens’ Homecoming on Saturday

It was quite a homecoming for Heather Spinden and her son, Ben, on Saturday afternoon. And though they were only away for eight days,...
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Sheriff’s Office Identifies Two Males Found Shot Thursday Night

The two teenagers found dead in Hermiston Thursday night have been identified as Raymond Ryan Rios, 18, and Hugo Madrigal-Leon, 19, both from Hermiston. According...
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Autopsy Being Performed on Man Who Died in Antlers Hotel in Ukiah

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting an autopsy report regarding the death of a man at hotel in Ukiah. Umatilla County Dispatch received a...

HPD Releases Information on Investigation into Missing Woman

The Hermiston Police Department (HPD) is continuing an eight-month investigation into the disappearance of Graciela Garcia, who was reported missing on Nov. 11. HPD Chief...

At 80, Pilot Rock Man Ready to Celebrate New Lease on Life

Rod Anderson turns 80 on Saturday and he’s inviting several dozen friends and family to help celebrate. The purpose of the celebration isn’t his 80th...
Ghost Hunters Investigation

A Haunting in Umatilla?

Ghost Hunters Northwest Investigate Strange Occurrences in Umatilla Home The e-mail landed in my inbox on July 22. It was short and to the point: “We...

Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC

A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting. A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...

Hermiston High School 2013 Graduates

Graduation: 10:30 a.m. June 1 in the school gymnasium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. Standard diploma: Ashley Acosta, Megan A. Adams, Jason Aaron Almaguer, Joseph...
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HPD Officer Injured During Traffic Stop, Suspects Remain at Large

The Hermiston Police Department is asking the public for help in locating two suspects involved in an incident that left an officer injured. Around 3...

Massive Wood Chip Fire Continues to Burn Near Two Rivers Prison

A massive woodchip/sawdust pile is burning at 31310 Roxbury Road near the Two Rivers Correctional Center. Jimmy Davis, Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 operations...
395 Quick Stop

Food Mart Takes Convenience to Whole New Level

Hermiston’s newest convenience store takes customer service to a unique level. Situated on Highway 395 between G&S Tire Factory and Sunset Motel, 395 Quick Stop...

Hermiston Developer Jim Ruhe Sets Sights on Possible Strip Mall

Hermiston developer Jim Ruhe has been getting his hands dirty clearing out vacant houses near downtown Hermiston into what someday might be a strip...

Hermiston Man Arrested in Elgin, Faces Attempted Murder Charge

A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with attempted murder following Sunday’s pursuit in Union County where shots were exchanged between the...

Umatilla Opens First Eco-Friendly Skating Rink in Region

Umatilla has opened the first sustainable skating rink in the region this holiday season. The Glice Rink offers an ecological, zero-energy alternative to refrigerated ice....

Pendleton Inmate Dies in Custody

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Thomas James Kjersten, died on Monday, Jan. 23. Kjersten was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
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BMCC to Host Opening for Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center

Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) will host a grand opening celebration for its new Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center on Thursday. The event will get under...

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