Crash Just Outside Hermiston Injures 3 People
Three people were injured Tuesday morning in a crash on Highway 395 about a mile north of Hermiston.
Just before 11:30 a.m., according to the...
Wildhorse Names New Director of Sales
Wildhorse Resort & Casino has hired Debra Campbell to fill the role of director of sales. Campbell brings over 15 years of sales...
GSHC Makes Haul During 12 Days of Christmas
Good Shepherd Health Care System collected a wide variety of items during its 12 Days of Giving Campaign (#GSGivesBack) and will distribute them to...
Local Markets Vital Part of Oregon Agriculture
Farm direct marketing remains an important component of Oregon agriculture, according to a first-ever national survey on local food marketing practices released this week.
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Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for Dec. 27
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The luncheon begins...
Smith Appointed to Key Legislative Committees
Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been appointed by House Speaker Tina Kotek to the following committee assignments for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session:
▪ House...
Police Blotter: Busted by Snapchat
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department.
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Dec. 14
One Piece at a Time
RP advised...
Oregon Potato in Crossfire of Simplot Lawsuit
An owner of Oregon Potato, which operates a Boardman facility, has been sued by J.R. Simplot Co., alleging mismanagement of co-owned companies.
Washington Potato Co....
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Fellowship Dinner
Volunteers are needed to serve the hundreds of people expected to take part in the annual Christmas Community Fellowship Dinner.
The dinner will take place...
Good Shepherd Delivers Gifts to Fire District
On Monday, Dec. 12, Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) received an early present of five monitor and defibrillator combos with an additional $15,000...
Sheriff's Office Warns Against Drunk Driving
If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Due...
Foundation Honors Christmas Spirit Recipients
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has honored Virginia Miller and Cathy Putnam as the recipients of the 21st annual Christmas Spirit Award.
This award...
Parks Department Seeks Youth Dancers
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging area kids to take part in next month's Dancing with Hermiston Stars event.
A total of 24...
AAA Predicts Record-Number of Holiday Travelers
AAA projects more than 103 million Americans will travel for the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year holidays. This is the most on record and...
HHS students win 2016 Congressional App Challenge
Three Hermiston High School students recently received notification from U.S. Rep. Greg Walden’s office that they were winners of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge...
Breakfast With Santa Proves to Be a Big Hit
It turns out, Santa is something of a draw.
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Center, with the help of dozens of volunteers, sold out its...
Matching Donors to Help Farm-City Pro Rodeo
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo (FCPR) has announced that two anonymous donors have agreed to match charitable donations to the Friends of the Fair and...
Survey Crews to Collect Data in Pendleton
Oregon Department of Transportation survey crews will be working along Emigrant and Frazier Avenues in Pendleton over the next several months collecting data for...
Snow Blankets Region, Schools Cancel Classes
Several new inches of snow fell throughout the region on Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of school in Umatilla and Morrow counties. The good news?...
Police Blotter: Staff Tires of Slow-Eating Patron
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department.
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Dec. 7
While He’s Laying Down?
There is a...
