Umatilla Seeks School Volunteers
The Umatilla School District is looking for some volunteers to help out with various needs throughout the district.
Volunteers are needed for the district's After...
Fire District Pitches Scaled-Down Ballot Measure
Last year, Hermiston Fire Chief Scott Stanton tried to convince voters to pony up some extra tax revenue so the department could keep up...
Work Done on McNary Dam's Potable Water System
Construction of McNary Lock and Dam's new potable water distribution system was completed and put into service on Friday, Nov. 20, according to U.S....
Hermiston Seeks Brand New Brand
An extensive survey of Hermiston residents was recently conducted to find out what people really think of the Hermiston brand, You Can GROW Here,...
Hospital Offers New Range of Motorized Scooters
In 1979 Elmo and Patsy released what would become an unlikely holiday anthem, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.
“But I can guarantee this...
Public Weighs In On Community Wish List
The results of a survey of more than 1,000 area people indicate the Hermiston community is in favor of a youth activity center and...
Stanfield Police Department Under Investigation
Oregon's Department of Justice is investigating the chief and lieutenant of the Stanfield Police Department on a range of allegations, including that the officers...
Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday
Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday and the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to shop local.
Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for...
Hermiston Chamber to Hold Business Meeting
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 11:45 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference...
It's Never Too Late to Quit Smoking – Seriously
Statistics on cigarette smoking show both good news and bad news. The good news? The percentage of Americans who smoke has fallen by more...
EOTEC Authority Board to Hold Meeting Friday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Dennis D. Doherty Conference Room at the...
Fish & Wildlife to Target Mule Deer Poachers
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division will be taking extra steps to protect mule deer on winter ranges in Eastern Oregon, along...
Local Effort Aims to Brighten Children's Christmas
Thousands of shoeboxes are filling New Hope Community Church this week destined for children worldwide, and there is still time to include your own...
Research Facility Dedicated in Horneck's Name
A large crowd of family, friends and colleagues gathered on Wednesday for a dedication ceremony that the honoree surely would have hated.
At least that’s...
Heavy Snow Expected in Region
The National Weather Service is reporting a storm system is moving into the region and will bring several inches of snow to the eastern...
High Winds, Dust Cause Multiple Crashes, 1 Fatality
High winds and blowing dust contributed to a series of collisions involving multiple vehicles that killed an Idaho man on Interstate 84 near Stanfield...
County Gets Funding for Public Health Initiative
The Umatilla County Plan4Health Initiative has received a $130,000 grant from the American Planning Association through its Plan4Health program to combat two determinants of...
High Winds Cause Outages, Accidents
High winds knocked down trees and caused numerous power outages Tuesday evening, while poor visibility was to blame for a five-vehicle accident on Interstate...
Hood River Native to Receive Medal of Freedom
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) applauded the news that President Obama has named Hood River native Minoru Yasui as a recipient of the...
Kennison Field to Host State Playoff Games
The Hermiston School District has been selected by the Oregon School Activities Association to host two OSAA football playoff games at Kennison Field on...
