Morrow County Harvest Festival Set for Saturday
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...
AAA: Don't Bother with Premium Gasoline
With 16.5 million U.S. drivers having used premium fuel despite the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation in the last 12 months, AAA evaluated vehicle performance, fuel...
Children's Author Roland Smith Coming to Hermiston
Author Roland Smith, a Portland native, will be visiting the elementary and middle schools in the Hermiston School District from Oct. 4-7.
Connie Nicodemus, Title...
Stanfield Man Threatens Firefighters
Local police are investigating an incident that happened Friday in which firefighters battling a brush fire were threatened by Stanfield man.
According to Stanfield Police...
Wildhorse to Host Country Showdown Oct. 2
Wildhorse Resort & Casino will host the 2016 Oregon Regional Finals for The Country Showdown talent contest on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in...
Umatilla Woman Dies in Crash
A Umatilla woman died Tuesday night in a two-vehicle accident just outside of Hermiston.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, a 2005 Chevy Impala...
Fire Chief Touts Seasonal Firefighters
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 saw a reduction in delayed responses during the summer months, thanks to the addition of four seasonal firefighters,...
Police Blotter: Intoxicated Dogs & Cars
Northeast Oregon Now has dug into the Hermiston police logs to pluck out some of the more unique reports received by the HPD:
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Hospital Employees Honor Shooting Victims
The Good Shepherd Health Care System recently showed its support for the victims of the Aug. 18 murder-suicide in Hermiston by raising money for...
Festival Street Kick-Off Event Set for Oct. 10
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency (HURA) will hold an open house on Monday, Oct. 10 to kick off the planning and design of the...
City Hall to Close Temporarily on Thursday
The Hermiston City Hall will close temporarily on Thursday, Sept. 22 for a planned power outage.
City Hall will close from 1 to 3 p.m....
Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for Sept. 27
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Umatilla County Sheriff...
Area Prisons Recruiting New Employees
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) and Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) have joined resources to hold a one-day recruiting event on Saturday, Oct. 8,...
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...
