Hunters – Get Big Game Preference Points by Turning in Poachers
A new program will provide big game preference points in lieu of a cash reward to people who turn in poachers.
The program builds on...
Hiring Event Scheduled for Oct 4 for Lamb Weston in Boardman
Hermiston WorkSource is hosting a hiring event for Lamb Weston’s Boardman center cold storage location on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Applications...
Chamber Travel Club to Host Preview Meetings on Upcoming Trips
The Hermiston Chamber Travel Club will host a preview of a pair of trips set for 2019 at a meeting at the chamber office...
Education Service District Offering Courses for Instructors on Oct. 12
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is offering several courses for area educators during an upcoming regional in-service day.
The courses will be held on...
Seven Candidates – 2 Incumbents – File to Run for Boardman City Council
The city of Boardman has three positions up for election on the November ballot. Councilors’ Brandon Hammond, Del Turner and Brenda Profitt all have...
Good Shepherd Earns 2018 Top Workplace Status for Second Time
Good Shepherd Health Care System has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Oregonian.
The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered...
Hermiston High Seniors Have Busy Month of October Ahead of Them
October promises to be a busy month for seniors at Hermiston High School. Here’s the rundown of some important dates:
Oct. 1-5: College Application...
Hermiston-Area Farming Pioneer John Walchli Passes Away at 84
John Walchli, who got his start in farming raising watermelons while still in high school and whose name stamped on a watermelon signaled the...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Have You Seen Junior’s Grades? Why, Yes – at the Hermiston Walmart
The Hermiston School District (HSD) is partnering with Walmart to help parents keep track of the students’ academic progress.
In an effort to establish school-home...
Parks Department Seeking Vendors for Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 24
This year’s Christmas Bazaar at the Hermiston Community Center takes place on Saturday, Nov. 24, and the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is asking...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Offering Youth Basketball Leagues
Winter is fast approaching, and with it, basketball. The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department youth recreational leagues are forming now, and signup is under...
Forum to Feature City Council, Commissioner Candidates on Oct. 10
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and KOHU & The Q, will host a candidates forum on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
The forum will take place from 5:30-7...
Wildfire Breaks Out at Boardman Naval Weapons Training Facility
A wildfire started on the Naval Weapons System Training Facility in Boardman shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, the 13-mile front fire...
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...
School Board Takes Interim Out of Mooney’s Superintendent Title
The Hermiston School District Board of Directors have appointed Tricia Mooney as the new superintendent for the Hermiston School District.
“Ms. Mooney has spent the...
Driver Faces Hit-and-Run Charge After Running Into Back of School Bus
A Hermiston man was charged with hit and run after allegedly running into the back of school bus early this morning.
At approximately 7:30 a.m.,...
Sheriff’s Office Releases Stats on Enhanced Patrols During Round-Up
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office conducted 15 hours of enhanced patrols during the week of Pendleton Round-Up. During those patrols deputies contacted 36 motorists,...
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Taking Place at Boardman Facility
The Oregon Air National Guard is currently conducting demolition training in Boardman this week.
The Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island announced that the Oregon...
All Boardman Schools Put on Lockout After Another Threat Was Made
For the second time in less than two weeks, all three Boardman schools were placed on lockout by the Boardman Police Department due to...
