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...
Hermiston Man Charged with Stabbing Umatilla Man Monday Night
A Umatilla man is in the hospital and a Hermiston man is in jail today following a stabbing incident Monday night.
Hermiston police arrested Alex...
ODFW Warns Dirty Feeders Can Spread Disease to Backyard Birds
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging people to keep their bird feeders clean and free of bacteria so wild birds stay...
Gas Prices, Consumer Demand on Steady Decline During Holiday Season
Pump prices are falling heading into the holiday season as supply strengthens and demand for gasoline weakens. For the week, the national average for...
BMCC Agriculture Instructor Selected as President for National Board
Blue Mountain Community College agriculture instructor Nick Nelson was selected to
serve as president of the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) during the NAAE...
Morrow County Cultural Coalition Announces 2018 Award Recipients
The Morrow County Cultural Coalition, supported by Oregon’s Cultural Trust Foundation, announces the following grant recipients for 2018 projects in Morrow County schools and...
