Police Blotter: A Question About Adultery
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Oct. 19
The Dog’s A Player
Occurred on E...
Hermiston High to Host Debate Final on Nov. 2
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6:15-7:15 p.m., Hermiston High School will hold the second annual advanced placement language and debate final in the auditorium.
The...
'Fake' Bus Stops Spotted Around Hermiston
City Seeks Feedback on Proposed Bus Stops, Routes
Hermiston residents may notice fake bus stops near their homes and businesses for the next week.
Each stop...
Gas Prices Up on West Coast, Down Nationally
Retail pump prices on the West Coast are edging higher due to seasonal refinery maintenance while the national average is moving slightly lower.
For the...
BMCC to Offer Help Applying for Financial Aid
Blue Mountain Community College’s Financial Aid Office will hold a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 27 for current and future students wanting to learn more...
Two People Die in I-84 Head-On Collision
Two people died Monday evening in a head-on collision on Interstate 84 east of Boardman.
A preliminary investigation by the Oregon State Police indicates a...
BMCC to Kick Off Women's Soccer on Saturday
In honor of Blue Mountain Community College’s first-ever women’s soccer program, BMCC will host a field dedication and program inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Oct....
17 Graduate from Hospital's Nursing Program
Good Shepherd Health Care System recently graduated 17 people from its nurse residency program – the largest cohort since the program’s inception.
The graduates have...
Survey Shows Support for Hermiston School Bond
The Hermiston School Board received the results of a second community survey that shows support for a proposed school bond that would replace two...
City Paves Way for New Multi-Use Trail
The Hermiston City Council paved the way Monday night for a new trail that will connect S.W. 11th Street to Riverfront Park along the...
Fair Court Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for next year's Umatilla County Fair Court.
The Umatilla County Fair Court program is open to Umatilla County students enrolled...
Bracing for the Avian Influenza Season
After surviving last fall and winter without a case of highly pathogenic bird flu virus, Oregon and other states inside the Pacific Flyway are...
Outdoor School Gets Kayak Donations
Each year fifth-grade student and teachers in the Hermiston schools take delight in having classes in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
This year over...
Boardman to Hold Month-Long Clean-Up Event
The city of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of November.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to residents...
BMCC Grant to Help with College Transition
Blue Mountain Community College was this week awarded a $5,000 grant to help bring high school and BMCC students together to improve the transition...
Columbia River Salmon, Steelhead Seasons Ending
Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing will close starting Saturday on the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the Highway 395 Bridge near Pasco, Wash.,...
Police Blotter: Angry Wives & Finger Biters
Here's a look at this week's Hermiston police logs. Note - Clown reports are down to a trickle:
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Coat Tale
RP...
Walden to be In E. Oregon This Week
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon this week to meet with local veterans and veterans’ advocates in Umatilla,...
Hermiston Instructor Named State's Top Ag Teacher
Melissa (Missy) Doherty, a third grade teacher at Rocky Heights, was recently selected as the 2016 Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Teacher of...
Hermiston School District to Offer Dental Screenings
The Hermiston School District, in partnership with the Oregon Community Foundation Comprehensive School Based Dental Health Program will be conducting dental screenings for students...
