Hermiston – No to Pot; Umatilla – Yes to Schools
Hermiston voters said no to marijuana while Umatilla voters approved a school bond measure Tuesday night.
Voters in Hermiston approved a local measure that prohibits...
Gas Prices Down in Oregon, Unchanged Nationally
Retail gas prices are ticking lower in Oregon and are flat nationally.
For the week, the national average for regular unleaded remains at $2.21 a...
City Seeks Applicant for Vacant Committee Seat
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Hispanic Advisory Committee.
The person selected with serve the remainder of a...
Wildhorse Foundation Announces Grant Winners
The Wildhorse Foundation has announced their grant awards for the third quarter of 2016. A total of $210,896.91 was awarded to 30 recipients, bringing...
HHS Dives Into College Application Week
Hermiston High School are joining more than 100 high schools and community-based organizations around the state in hosting Oregon College Application Week events this...
HHS Students Have Spoken: Clinton Edges Trump
Polls won't close until this evening, but students at Hermiston High School had their say in the election on Monday and the winner in...
Former Herald Owner Jerry Reed Dies at 81
Longtime newspaper owner and publisher G.M. “Jerry” Reed died Friday, Nov. 4 at the age of 81.
Reed owned the Hermiston Herald from 1970 to...
New Pediatrician Takes Holistic Approach
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has announced the additon of Daniel G. Canal, M.D., to the Good Shepherd Medical Group Pediatrics practice in...
Annual Farm Fair Kicks Off Nov. 30 at EOTEC
The 43rd annual Farm Fair and Tradeshow will be Wednesday, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 at a new location - Eastern Oregon Trade and...
Suspect Pulled from Inside Badger Hole
An Ontario man’s life was saved after he was pulled from a badger hole that he was hiding in after fleeing from police.
On Nov....
Boardman Tackling Chronic Nuisance Property
The Boardman City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance aimed at curbing chronic nuisance properties in Boardman.
The proposed ordinance defines a chronic...
Desert Arts Council Unveils Upcoming Shows
Music, dance theatre and more is on tap for the 2016-2017 Desert Arts Council season of events.
“One won’t want to miss a single event,”...
Hearing Set on Hermiston Supplemental Budget
A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for the city of Hermiston is set for Monday, Nov. 14 at Hermiston City Hall.
The hearing...
Man Gets 75 Months for Sex Offenses
A Walla Walla man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse on...
Man Gets 150 Months for Child Rape Charges
Umatilla County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Brauer sentenced a Pendleton man to 12 and a half years in prison after he was found guilty...
Pendleton Man Gets 200 Months for Sex Crimes
A Pendleton man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a sexual assault case.
Umatilla County Circuit Court Judge...
Police Blotter: An Election Day Warning
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Thoughtful
RP would like a phone call...
2 Charged with Armed Robbery in Pendleton
Two people were arrested Tuesday after allegedly taking part in an armed robbery at a gas station in Pendleton.
Just before noon, according to the...
Broadband Council Submits Report to Legislature
The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) submitted its report, Broadband in Oregon, on Monday to the Oregon Legislative Assembly in accordance with ORS 285A.070...
Latino Business Network to Meet on Nov. 9
The Latino Business Network will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public....
