City of Hermiston Selling Tickets for Annual Fourth of July Pool Party
Tickets are on sale for Hermiston’s annual Fourth of July Pool Party at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. They’re available only at the pool,...
City Has Openings on 4 Committees
The city of Hermiston has openings on four committees it is looking to fill.
The openings are on the city's Budget Committee, Hispanic Advisory Committee,...
Wyden Calls SCOTUS Ruling on Internet Sales Taxes ‘Catastrophic’
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to collect internet...
Eastern Oregon Telecom to Hold Open House at New Location on June 23
Eastern Oregon Telecom is all settled in their new location, and they’re inviting the entire community to join their celebration at an open house...
Gas Price Increases Hit the Brakes, But Hikes Could Be Down the Road
Gas prices are steady or edging lower in most states but that trend may reverse soon due to spiking demand.
For the week, the national...
BLM to Hold Pair of Public Meetings on Sage-Grouse Amendments
As the next step in aligning federal habitat conservation efforts with state wildlife management plans, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold two...
County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect in Hermiston Motel Robbery
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of robbing the Comfort Inn & Suites in Hermiston...
Boardman Planning Commission Cancels Meeting Set for June 20
The Boardman Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 has been canceled.
The commission was scheduled to hear a zoning change request for an...
Leave Young Wildlife in the Wild
Put it back. That’s the advice you’re likely to hear if you bring a young wild animal home to “take care of it” —...
Gas Prices Drop, But Still 50 Cents Higher Per Gallon Than Last Summer
Gas prices are ticking lower but still remain at least 50 cents a gallon more expensive than last summer in every state. For the...
Two Rivers Correctional Institution Reports Death of Inmate
Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla reported the death of an inmate on Sunday.
Anselmo Salinas, 85, died on June 10 at a local medical...
Boardman Council Candidate Filing Period Approaching
The Boardman Clerk’s Office reminds residents that the official candidate filing period for the Nov. 6, 2018 election is quickly approaching.
The city has three...
Hermiston Street Department to Apply Slurry Seal to Several Streets
A handful of streets around Hermiston will get a little extra TLC this summer with “Slurry Seal” projects as part of the city’s Street...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting on June 21
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. in the...
Altrusa International of Hermiston Installs New Officers
Altrusa International of Hermiston recently installed new officers to serve for the new Altrusa year.
The installation was held on May 31, 2018, at the...
Hermiston School District Cited for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Hermiston School District’s business department has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)...
Hermiston Parks Department Offering Free Summer Lunches for Youth
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will begin its free Summer Food Service lunch program tomorrow, June 13, for any child 18 years or...
Pendleton Teen to Pay $50,000 Fine for Poaching-Related Convictions
An 18-year-old Pendleton man was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to a slew...
Hermiston School District Providing Free Breakfast, Lunch in June
The Hermiston School District will be participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program from June 11-29. Meals will be provided at no cost,...
Mosquito Control District to Spray Along Highway 730 on Tuesday
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Tuesday, June...
