E. Oregon Economic Summit to Focus on Local, Regional, Federal Issues
Hermiston High School will be the site of the first annual Eastern Oregon Economic Summit on Friday, July 26 with a wide range of...
Hermiston Residents Strive to Continue MLK Jr.’s Unfinished Work
Reflecting on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday, Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith spoke of the work – still unfinished...
Umatilla County Library District Board to Hold Special Meeting on March 2
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The meeting...
Grillers Bring Creativity to Fair Barbecue Contest
The Umatilla County Fair wouldn’t be the same without its fair foods, and, on Wednesday, that included a buffet of barbecue.
The annual Back Yard...
Eighth Annual DVS Fund-Raising Walk Set for April 30 at Good Shepherd
The eighth annual In Her Shoes fundraising walk, hosted by Domestic Violence Services, Inc., is set for Saturday, April 30 at the Good Shepherd...
Fire Chiefs to Talk District Consolidation Thursday
The fire chiefs from the Hermiston and Stanfield fire districts will host a "Coffee with the Chiefs" event on Thursday, April 21 at the...
Spelling Contest Winners Announced
Students from Umatilla and Morrow counties showed off their spelling skills in a spelling contest earlier this month.
The students participated in the contest on...
States Set Initial 2021 Columbia River Spring Chinook Recreational Seasons
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted recreational spring Chinook salmon and steelhead seasons for the Columbia River during a joint state hearing on...
Grand Opening of Homeless Shelter Takes Place on Dec. 7
A grand opening for Project PATH will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7.
The event takes place at the homeless...
Hermiston Voters Approve Charter Update
Voters Reject Making Muni Judge an Appointed Position
Hermiston voters approved an update to the city charter on Tuesday, but rejected a measure that would...
Hermiston School District Earns 12th Straight Financial Integrity Award
The Hermiston School District has earned its 12th straight award for financial integrity and transparency from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
The school district...
Council OKs Franchise Agreement for Fatbeam
The Hermiston City Council approved a franchise agreement for a new telecom company in the area on Monday.
The council voted unanimously to approve Fatbeam’s...
April 20: Umatilla County Health Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 15 new COVID-19 cases - down one from Monday
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,042. There are...
Higher Gas Prices On the Horizon
Retail gas prices across the country have gone up for 28 of the past 30 days, with additional price increases likely on the horizon,...
Tank Explosion Kills 2 Near Bend
Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon in Deschutes County when a World War II-era tank exploded.
According to the Oregon State Police, two people were...
Aerial Spraying to Combat West Nile Virus
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Saturday, Aug....
Sports Physicals for Hermiston Student Athletes Set for Aug. 12
Hermiston middle school and high school students will be able to get their sports physicals on Aug. 12 at Hermiston High School.
The physicals will...
Free Virtual Forum on Feb. 24 to Cover ‘Staffing in the Digital Economy’
“Staffing in the Digital Economy,” a free virtual forum with local panelists will take place on Feb. 24.
The event is presented by the 7X24...
ODOT Adds 'Hermiston' to Interstate Signs
Motorists driving east on Interstate 84 were only notified of the largest city in eastern Oregon until they were just two miles from Hermiston...
HPD Reminds Public of Safe Way to Dispose of Old Prescriptions
The Hermiston Police Department is reminding residents of a safe way to dispose of unused prescription drugs.
The police department has a prescription drug drop...
