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:
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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...
'Life is Sweet' Shirts Available at City Hall
The city of Hermiston is offering T-shirts with the new city brand logo for $10 while supplies last.
The shirts features the new logo with...
2016 Big Game, Bird Hunting Forecasts Available
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's 2016 big game and bird hunting forecasts are now available online. These forecasts are based on reports...
School District Officials Laud Student Test Scores
Hermiston School District officials are lauding the results of statewide test results that show Hermiston students with better scores from a year ago.
The tests,...
Column: Hermiston's EOT Has Come A Long Way
Recently, I found a copy of the Ruralite Magazine from August 2004. In it is an article about Eastern Oregon Telecom (EOT) launching fixed...
Hermiston Teacher Receives $2,000 Grant
A Hermiston middle school teacher is the recipient of a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial, Inc.
Robert Doherty, a teacher at Armand Larive Middle School,...
Police Blotter: Squatting Dopers, Bouncing Tweakers
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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Police Release Timeline of Aug. 18 Murder-Suicide
The Hermiston Police Department released a timeline of the events leading to the murder-suicide in Hermiston on Aug. 18 that left three people dead...
