Council Votes to Fund Street Projects with Franchise Fee Hikes
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to increase franchise fees charged to a number of companies in order to raise revenue for...
Male Drowns at Warehouse Beach
The body of a drowning victim was pulled from the water at Warehouse Beach near Hermiston Saturday evening.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible...
Hermiston Police Arrest Man, Woman on Theft, Burglary Charges
Two people are in jail today after being arrested Sunday on burglary and theft charges.
Jonathan Price, 35, 1183 S.W. Sixth St., Hermiston, and Maria...
Interstate 84 Remains Evacuation Zone Due to Eagle Creek Fire
Interstate 84 remains an active evacuation zone due to the Eagle Creek Fire that is still burning.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working closely with fire...
Council to Consider Street Improvement Project Funding Tonight
The Hermiston City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances tonight that would increase franchise fees in order to raise revenue for a number...
Don’t Forget Fido: Pets Need Protection from Poor Air Quality, Too
The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster advise pet owners to be aware of the impact of wildfire smoke...
Hermiston Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges Involving Teenager
A Hermiston man is in jail on charges of sex abuse and harassment involving a 16-year-old female student.
Hermiston police arrested Joel Cardenas, 35, on...
Umatilla County Issues Air Quality Warning Due to Northwest Fires
The Umatilla County Health Department advises communities throughout Umatilla County to limit outdoor exercise and to stay indoors in well ventilated areas to the...
Wyden, Walden Weigh In On Trump Ending DACA Program
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Rep Greg Walden issued statements today following the decision by President Trump to rescind the Deferred Action for...
Boardman to Review City Manager’s Job Performance Tonight
The Boardman City Council will hold an executive session tonight to review the job performance of City Manager Karen Pettigrew.
The council will also consider...
Agriculture in the Classroom Gears Up for Another School Year
The old song, “School Days” could use a little updating. It’s not just “reading and writing and arithmetic” that kids are learning as they...
Latino Business Network Meets on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public. For...
Hermiston to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Sunset Park
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to join Moda Health and the Portland Trailblazers for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Releases Fall Activity Guide
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has released the 2017 Fall Activity Guide. Copies have been sent to all Hermiston public elementary schools so...
Pendleton High Celebrates New Athletic Complex with Ribbon Cutting
Pendleton High School will celebrate the opening of its new athletic complex with a ribbon cutting event tonight, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
The new...
Hurricane Harvey Impact So Far Sparing Oregon Drivers at the Pump
As Harvey continues to blast Texas and the Gulf Coast with heavy rains, inflicting some of the worst flooding in history in the Houston...
City of Hermiston, Irrigation District Honored for Recycled Water Project
The city of Hermiston and the West Extension Irrigation District (WEID) are being honored by the Oregon Water Resources Department with the Tyler Hansell...
McNary Dam’s Navigation Lock to Be Out of Service on Wednesday
McNary Dam’s navigation lock will be out of service for recreational vessels on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
The outage is necessary for critical inspections of the...
Neal Early Learning Center in Boardman Set to Open on Wednesday
The Neal Early Learning Center will celebrate its opening with a Ribbon Cutting event on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m.
The new center in...
Hermiston Council Give City Manager Smith a $5,000 raise
Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith received a $5,000 raise and an extra year on his contract during Monday's Hermiston City Council meeting.
The raise and...
