Wildhorse Aids in Emergency Preparedness
During the summer of 2016, members of the Hermiston Police Department provided emergency preparedness training to several local entities/organizations.
Members of the Hermiston School District...
Rep. Smith Picks Up Endorsements
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has picked the endorsements of several public safety organizations.
The organizations include the Sheriffs of Oregon PAC, Oregon Chiefs...
BMCC Welcoming New Students on Friday
Blue Mountain Community College will introduce around 250 students to all the college has to offer during its third annual Welcome to the Pack...
Pasco Man Injured in Oregon Crash
A commercial trucker from Pasco was injured early Sunday morning in an accident on Highway 42 near Roseburg.
Oregon State Police troopers responded around 4:15...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling...
Hispanic Advisory Committee Meets Tonight
The Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee will hear about the new bottle recycling facility in town as well as about an upcoming fundraiser at tonight's...
Deadline Looms for Children's Theater Classes
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging children ages 9 to 18 to take part in a community theater presentation of The Jungle...
Hermiston Schools to Focus on Constitution
Saturday, Sept. 17, marks the 229th anniversary since the 39 founding fathers of this nation formed and gave birth to the document known as...
Hospital's Cardio Rehab Program Earns Certification
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced today the certification of its Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation...
Hermiston Welcomes First Main Street Coordinator
The city of Hermiston, Umatilla County, Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, and Hermiston Downtown District has announced RARE participant Emma Porricolo will serve as...
Gas Prices Down Nationally, Up in Oregon
Gas prices have fallen for twelve of the past 13 days, bringing today’s national average to $2.17 per gallon.
"Drivers are saving two cents per...
Morrow County Harvest Festival Set for Oct. 1
The third annual Morrow County Harvest Festival is coming to the SAGE Center on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The free...
Police Blotter: 'She Is His Mistress'
Northeast Oregon Now has dug into the Hermiston police logs to pluck out some of the more unique reports received by the HPD:
RP =...
Hermiston to Install Stop Signs on NW Fifth St.
Motorists driving on N.W. Fifth Street in Hermiston will soon have to come to a stop when they approach W. Madrona Avenue.
The intersection is...
Hermiston Seeks Public Input on New Bus System
Hermiston officials are hoping to have their first fixed-route intra-city bus system shuttling residents through the community by early 2017, and are seeking feedback...
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...
Steelhead Limit Redued to 1 Fish Above McNary Dam
Sport fishermen may only retain one hatchery steelhead upstream of McNary Dam, effective Sept. 15-Dec. 31, under rules adopted by Columbia River fishery managers.
The...
Council OKs Contract for Dispatch Services
The Hermiston City Council voted to approve a new contract with Umatilla County for emergency dispatch services.
Hermiston as well as other Umatilla County jurisdictions...
Person of Interest Sought in Boardman Shooting
Law enforcement officials are seeking what is being described as a “person of interest" in the fatal shooting Sunday night of a 27-year-old Irrigon...
Community Theater Seeks Young Actors
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging children ages 9 to 18 to take part in a community theater presentation of The Jungle...
