Irrigon Man Faces Trial for Malheur Occupation
An Irrigon man who took part in the 41-day armed occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge will stand trial in February.
A federal jury delivered...
City Closing Shelters, Park Restrooms for Season
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the seasonal closing of outdoor shelters and park restrooms on Monday, Oct. 31.
Shelters and restrooms are...
Proposed Plan Could Pit HHS Against Portland Teams
A draft from the OSAA classification and districting committee released last week takes the Hermiston Bulldogs out of its current conference and would place...
Hunters Asked to Keep CWD Out of Oregon
Are you planning to hunt deer, elk or moose in another state? Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife want to...
Boardman Ranked 16th Safest City in State
SafeWise announced their 20 Safest Cities in Oregon for 2016 and Boardman made the list.
Boardman was ranked the 16th safest city in Oregon due...
Volunteers Need to Decorate Boardman
The Boardman Christmas Decoration Committee will be decorating Boardman on Saturday, Nov. 19 and is seeking volunteers to help.
Throughout the morning volunteers will set...
Good Shepherd to Welcome New Doctors
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will host a Fall Harvest Open House Meet-and-Greet event for the system’s newest physicians on Thursday, Nov. 17.
“It...
Police Blotter: A Question About Adultery
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Oct. 19
The Dog’s A Player
Occurred on E...
Hermiston High to Host Debate Final on Nov. 2
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6:15-7:15 p.m., Hermiston High School will hold the second annual advanced placement language and debate final in the auditorium.
The...
'Fake' Bus Stops Spotted Around Hermiston
City Seeks Feedback on Proposed Bus Stops, Routes
Hermiston residents may notice fake bus stops near their homes and businesses for the next week.
Each stop...
Gas Prices Up on West Coast, Down Nationally
Retail pump prices on the West Coast are edging higher due to seasonal refinery maintenance while the national average is moving slightly lower.
For the...
BMCC to Offer Help Applying for Financial Aid
Blue Mountain Community College’s Financial Aid Office will hold a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 27 for current and future students wanting to learn more...
Two People Die in I-84 Head-On Collision
Two people died Monday evening in a head-on collision on Interstate 84 east of Boardman.
A preliminary investigation by the Oregon State Police indicates a...
BMCC to Kick Off Women's Soccer on Saturday
In honor of Blue Mountain Community College’s first-ever women’s soccer program, BMCC will host a field dedication and program inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Oct....
17 Graduate from Hospital's Nursing Program
Good Shepherd Health Care System recently graduated 17 people from its nurse residency program – the largest cohort since the program’s inception.
The graduates have...
Survey Shows Support for Hermiston School Bond
The Hermiston School Board received the results of a second community survey that shows support for a proposed school bond that would replace two...
City Paves Way for New Multi-Use Trail
The Hermiston City Council paved the way Monday night for a new trail that will connect S.W. 11th Street to Riverfront Park along the...
Fair Court Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for next year's Umatilla County Fair Court.
The Umatilla County Fair Court program is open to Umatilla County students enrolled...
Bracing for the Avian Influenza Season
After surviving last fall and winter without a case of highly pathogenic bird flu virus, Oregon and other states inside the Pacific Flyway are...
Outdoor School Gets Kayak Donations
Each year fifth-grade student and teachers in the Hermiston schools take delight in having classes in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
This year over...
