Good Shepherd Welcomes New Pediatrician to Hermiston
Pediatrician Lina Castillo, M.D., is an idealist. When conversing with her, it does not take long to discover what Castillo’s passion is – children.
She...
Motorist Dies in Early Morning Wreck
A Pendleton man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover accident on State Highway 11.
Just before 3:30 a.m., Oregon State Police troopers and...
Gas Prices Holding Steady
Pump prices are fairly steady this week with slight increases or decreases in most states. For the week, the national average for regular adds...
Chamber to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Subdivision
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today at noon for Wolf Run, Hermiston’s newest premier subdivision.
The event...
Senate Republicans Withdraw Nomination of Ryan Bounds
Senate Republican leadership today withdrew the nomination of Ryan Bounds for the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bounds is a former Hermiston resident and the...
Hermiston Police Says Door-to-Door Solicitor Does Not Represent HPD
The Hermiston Police Department is cautioning residents about a person going door to door claiming to represent the local police.
“We received a report of...
‘Little Sheriff’ Joins Sheriff’s Office
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has temporarily increased its staff with the addition of 10-year-old Nathan Betts, who has been tapped as “Little Sheriff...
Police Often Forced to Deal with People Suffering from Mental Illness
Like all law enforcement across the country, Hermiston police officers deal with criminal activity every day. Often, however, the crimes are not committed by...
Walden Holds Hearing on Expanding Broadband Access in Rural Areas
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) held a hearing this week to examine solutions to expand broadband access for rural communities in Oregon and...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Monthly Business Luncheon on July 24
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, July 24 at Bennett Botanical Gardens, 32632 E. Punkin Center...
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...
