Barton Named HHS Distinguished Alumnus
Hermiston's Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fred Maiocco announced Robert “Bob” Barton as the 2017 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumnus during the recent HHS Evening...
Wildhorse Gives Out $264,541 in Grants
The Wildhorse Foundation, a community benefit fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), hosted their annual Recipients Luncheon recently...
PGE Asks State to Suspend Permit Applications
Portland General Electric has formally asked the state to suspend its permit applications for the two natural gas-fired plants at its Carty Generating Station...
Mushroom Picking Plans? Read This First
With mushroom hunting season under way, the U.S. Forest Service is reminding people of guidelines for gathering on agency lands.
A permit is not required...
Radie to Chair NW Food Processors Association
Debbie Radie, vice president of operations at Boardman Foods, was inducted as chairman of Northwest Food Processors Association Board of Directors at its annual...
Hermiston Voters Reject $104 Million School Bond
Hermiston School District officials are "extremely disappointed" at the results of Tuesday's election which saw Hermiston voters reject a $104 million school bond by...
Chamber to Host State of the City Address on May 23
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business to Business Breakfast on Tuesday, May 23.
City officials will give an update on...
County Library District Board to Meet on Thursday
TheUmatilla County Special Library District will hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, May 18 at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held at...
ODA Awards Wolf Grant Funds to Counties
Umatilla County is one of 10 in the state to receive funding to compensate for livestock losses caused by wolves.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture...
City Disposing of Old Commercial Blue Prints
The city of Hermiston's Building Department will be disposing of commercial blue prints from years 2006 and older.
Anyone who would like to obtain...
Scouts Help Stock Local Food Pantries
Local Girl Scout and Boy Scout groups recently proved that anyone can make a difference in their communities, no matter their age.
On April...
Job Fair Set for Pendleton on May 16
A Regional Job Fair and Business Showcase will take place on Tuesday, May 16 at the Pendleton Convention Center.
The event will be held from...
Pendleton Man Dies in Highway 97 Accident
Saturday’s hail storm may have played a role in the death of a Pendleton man in a single-vehicle accident Saturday evening on Highway 97.
According...
Walden Gives Statement on Comey Firing
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River)released the following statement on the removal of James Comey as FBI Director:
"FBI directors serve at the pleasure of presidents....
Missing Portland Man Found Near Pilot Rock
The Portland man reported missing in Umatilla County on Tuesday was found Thursday night near Pilot Rock, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office.
Jeffrey...
District Issues Warning Over ’13 Reasons Why’
The Hermiston School District is warning parents about 13 Reasons Why, a novel by Jay Asher, that has been converted into a Netflix miniseries,...
Motorcyclist Dies in Accident Near The Dalles
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after an accident on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded to s suspicious vehicle...
Pump Prices Reverse Course to Start May
An unseasonable glut of gasoline in the U.S., high refinery output and a recent drop in crude oil prices are all putting the brakes...
EOU, BMCC Offer Concurrent Enrollment
Students can soon look forward to accessing more courses, programs, degrees and resources through Eastern Oregon University and Blue Mountain Community College simultaneously.
A new...
Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Man
A search is under way for a Portland man last seen walking toward Pendleton on Tuesday after running out of gas.
According to the Umatilla...
