Council Action Clears Way for Chamber to Build New Home
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will have a new building and event center after the Hermiston City Council approved a zoning change request at...
Lamb Weston to Hold Hiring Event for Hermiston Plant on Thursday
Lamb Weston will hold a hiring event for the Hermiston plant on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hermiston WorkSource....
Good Shepherd to Host Spring Screening Heart Health Event
Good Shepherd Health Care System is presenting the Spring Screening Heart Health Event this Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...
Rocky Heights’ Battle of the Books Team Wins District Championship
After a fierce and hard-fought battle, a champion has been crowned in the Hermiston Battle of the Books competition.
Hermiston School District elementary schools took...
Snow Days Force School District to Push Back Last Day of School
Everyone loves a snow day – until the bill comes due.
The Hermiston School Board voted Monday night to push back the last day of...
Council OKs 3 for Committee Seats
The Hermiston City Council approved two appointments to the Hermiston Planning Commission and one to the Faith-Based Advisory Committee.
On Monday, the council approved the...
Hermiston City Council Approves Request to Annex 71 Acres
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to annex approximately 71 acres that clears the way for the possible construction of new elementary school...
Jasmine Strong 5K Fun Run/Walk Set for May 4 at EOTEC
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center in Hermiston will be the site of the Jasmine Strong 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4....
New Water System Project Aims to Attract Housing Developers
If a community want to attract a larger workforce, it needs to have adequate housing. To get adequate housing, a community needs an adequate...
Oregon Added 11,000 New Jobs
In January, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 11,000 jobs, following a revised loss of 1,700 jobs in December. Six industries each added at...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding Generator Taken From Job Site
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is asking for the public’s help in finding a generator that was allegedly stolen in Hermiston.
According to the...
Hermiston City Council to Consider $3.3 Million Water System Contract
The Hermiston City Council will consider a $3.3 million construction contract Monday night which will carry out a partnership with Umatilla County aimed at...
BMCC to Hold Information Sessions for Upcoming GED, ELA Programs
The College Prep Department of Blue Mountain Community College is holding information and placement sessions this month for their College Prep GED and English...
Latino Business Network to Host Resource Fair at Community Center
The Latino Business Network of Hermiston will host an Agricultural Resource, Information and Job Fair on Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 8 p.m....
Umatilla Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual DSA Banquet March 21
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet will take place on March 21 at El Rodeo, 705 Willamette St. in Umatilla. The...
Wildhorse Cineplex Upgrades Sound System for ‘All-Encompassing Audio’
The cinema experience in Pendleton just got just got an upgrade with the new Dolby® Atmos sound system installed in Theater 1 at the...
District Partners With Businesses to Cut School Absenteeism
The Milton-Freewater Unified School District wants students and families to know the importance of good school attendance and is enlisting local businesses to promote...
ODFW Gives Young Hunters Chance to Hunt Turkey in Spring
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Access and Habitat Program and the C2 Ranch are offering 10 youth hunters the chance to hunt...
Gas Prices Rise in Oregon, Elsewhere
Pump prices are moving higher this week due to reduced supplies and increased demand. For the week, the national average gains three cents to...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Seats on Budget, Faith-Based Committees
The city of Hermiston has several committee openings that need filled.
The city is seeking applicants for an opening for a three-year term on the...
