Construction Starts on New Rodeo Arena
Dirt work has officially begun at the site of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center to construct a new rodeo arena.
The arena, being...
Hoof Disease on Rise as Elk Hunting Season Nears
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed 16 cases of hoof disease in Oregon elk since the first case was confirmed in...
Passing Down the Farm Gets New Emphasis
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for older farmers to hand over their operations or keep them in the family. It’s as challenging as ever for...
Police Blotter: Clown Town & Angry Abel
It started as a trickle, but now the clowns are coming in waves. Here's a look at this week's Hermiston police logs:
RP = Reporting...
Tanya Tucker Concert Rescheduled for Jan. 8
Country music star Tanya Tucker was forced to postpone her concert scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino due to a...
Warming Station Seeks Volunteers
The Hermiston Warming Station is gearing up for a new season with a new location and are recruiting volunteers.
The station, which provides a warm...
Mayor Honors Pair of Hermiston Girl Scouts
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann signed a proclamation Monday night honoring the work of two longtime Hermiston Girl Scouts.
Sisters Sofia Gispert Tello and Andrea Gispert...
Applications Sought for Parks Committee Vacancy
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Committee is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy.
The person selected will fill an unexpired portion of a one-year term...
ODOT Experiments with Variable Speed Signs
In a first of its kind project in the state, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) highway managers are testing new variable speed signs to...
Ex-Homeland Security Officer Coming to Hermiston
Former Homeland Security officer Philip Haney, author of the book See Something Say Nothing, will speak in Hermiston on Sunday, Oct. 16.
The appearance is...
Gas Prices High, But Steady on West Coast
Retail gas prices are fairly stable on the West Coast this week while the national average has increased for 12 of the past 14...
Chamber Luncheon Set for Oct. 25
The manager of the unmanned aircraft range in Pendleton will be the guest speaker at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Luncheon...
City Kicks Off Festival Street Planning
The Hermiston City Council hosted an open house Monday night to kick off the planning stages for a proposed festival street that will run...
BMCC to Offer Help Applying for Financial Aid
Blue Mountain Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host multiple opportunities throughout the month of October for current and future students to learn more...
School District Says Vendor Making False Claims
A vendor from the Midwest is contacting local businesses to sell sports poster ads. The salesman claims to be a representative from Hermiston High...
UEC Lists $140,000 in Unclaimed Capital Credits
Umatilla Electric Cooperative gives notice that Capital Credit payments are now and have been available since 2012 at the office of the Cooperative at...
Workshops Scheduled for Those with Disabilities
FACT Oregon is offering two workshops this fall for individuals with disabilities and their families about transitioning to adulthood.
The workshops are offered in partnership...
Festival Street Kick-Off Event Set for Tonight
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency (HURA) will hold an open house tonight to kick off the planning and design of the new downtown festival...
GSHCS Touts Patient Safety Improvements
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced on Friday patient safety improvements as a result of participation in the Partnership for Patients (PfP) initiative,...
Corps Awards Contract for McNary Lock Repair
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $505,000 contract to a registered small business from Wilsonville to complete several repairs to the downstream...
