Me and My Prince Ball Seeking Sponsors for This Year’s Dance
The Me and My Prince Ball committee of Girl Scout volunteers is seeking sponsors for this year's 14th annual father-daughter dance that will be...
UEC Holds the Line on Electric Rates
Umatilla Electric will absorb rising costs from its wholesale power supplier without the need for an overall revenue increase from its Cooperative membership.
UEC’s adjusted...
Master Gardener Classes Offered
Looking to turn over a new leaf in 2018? Consider becoming a certified OSU Master Gardener.
The Oregon State University Umatilla County Extension is holding...
Oregon Bottle Bill Expands to Include More Recyclable Containers
Oregon's bottle bill has expanded to allow more bottles to be recycled for cash.
The expansion began on Monday and means most beverages in sealed...
HPD Investigating Suspicious Car Fire
The Hermiston Police Department is seeking information about a suspicious car fire that occurred Tuesday morning in Hermiston.
According to the HPD, officers were called...
Man Jailed After Threatening to Kill Family Members with an Axe
A Umatilla man is in jail after allegedly threatening to kill family members with an axe.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, deputy Nathan...
Good Shepherd Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of New Year
At 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, weighing 7.4 pounds, and at 21.25 inches long, baby Jose “Joey” Phillip Escobedo was welcomed by Jose and...
City to Offer Christmas Tree Recycling
Once again, the city of Hermiston will provide a place to drop off your Christmas tree once all the presents have been opened.
Residents can...
EOT’s Joseph Franell Re-Appointed to Broadband Advisory Council
On Jan. 1, Gov. Kate Brown re-appointed Eastern Oregon Telecom’s CEO Joseph Franell to the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC).
This is Franell’s fourth consecutive...
Hermiston and Stanfield Senior Centers Offering Free Health Checks
The Hermiston and Stanfield Senior Centers will offer free blood pressure checks and health information from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 28.
The...
Public Safety Coordinator Sought for Umatilla, Morrow Counties
The Association of Oregon Counties is recruiting for a Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Coordinator to work in Umatilla and Morrow counties.
This is a...
Lamb Weston Announces $250 Million Investment in Hermiston
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., announced an expansion of french fry processing capacity in Hermiston.
The company announced an investment to expand operations at its Hermiston...
Donation in Opera Singer’s Name to Help Feed Boardman Student
A recent donation to Windy River Elementary School will help feed a student and honor a former Boardman student.
Starr Caswell recently contacted the school’s...
Children’s Rodeo Receives Donation
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) was the recent recipient of a $2,183.50 donation from Swire Coca-Cola and Pendleton Walmart.
The money will go to...
HPD to Increase Use of Social Media
Effective Jan. 2, 2018, citizens who utilize Facebook and follow activity on the Hermiston Police Department page, will begin to see more information posted....
Forecast Calls for White Christmas
If a white Christmas is on your wish list this year, you’re in luck.
New snow began falling Sunday afternoon and is expected to continue...
Law Enforcement Searching for Kidnapping, Shooting Suspect
The Oregon State Police and area law enforcement are searching for people responsible for the alleged kidnapping and shooting of a man Thursday morning.
Around...
Swine Disease Keeps Oregon Animal Health Officials Busy
Animal health officials in Oregon and other states are keeping busy as they deal with Seneca Valley Virus, an emerging disease showing up in swine. The...
Free Christmas Dinner to Be Served at Hermiston High School Commons
The organizers of the Community Fellowship Dinners in Hermiston are seeking donations and volunteers for the annual Christmas Day free meal – and, as...
Hermiston Chamber Closing Today, Will Re-Open on Jan. 2
The Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will close today as it prepares to move into its new temporary quarters.
The chamber will be closed until...
