Hermiston Ed Foundation Awards $17,650 in Grants
The Hermiston Education Foundation has awarded more than $17,000 in grants to local teachers for classroom projects.
The foundation helps provide funding for projects and...
Sheriff's Office Investigating Check Fraud Case
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation of a check fraud case.
According to the sheriff’s office, a...
E. Oregon Travelers: Watch for High Winds
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a high wind watch for sections in Eastern Oregon. Travelers are advised to be prepared, especially...
Umatilla to Hold Open House for Sidewalk Project
An open house for the downtown Umatilla sidewalk project will be from 3-6 p.m. today in the Umatilla City Council chambers at city hall.
There...
District Hires New Technology Director
The Hermiston School District has hired Mattias Rahm to serve as its technology director.
The current HSD technology director, Bob Silva, tendered his resignation effective...
Umatilla To Seek Local Solution to Port Dispute
The Umatilla City Council voted Tuesday night to continue working with Port of Umatilla officials in an effort to resolve a zoning dispute that...
School District Releases 2015-16 Calendar
The Hermiston School Board approved the 2015-16 school calendar at its meeting Monday night.
Next year's school calendar includes a Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, start...
Anonymous Donor Buys 54 Bikes for Local Kids
Christmas for local children will be much merrier this year thanks to a donation of 54 bikes, trikes and helmets by an anonymous donor.
Hermiston...
District Seeks Distinguished Alumnus Nominees
The Hermiston School District is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The award will be granted annually to recognize deserving Hermiston High School graduates...
District Partners with HPD for K-9 Training
The Hermiston School District has announced that over the coming week it will partner with area law enforcement for K-9 officer training.
Coordinated through the...
Local Chamber Executives Visit China
Karen Hutchinson-Talaski and Debbie Pedro got an extra perk recently for being chamber of commerce executives when they spent nine days in China as...
City Receives Grant for New Senior Center
A round of applause broke out at Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting when Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith announced the city had received...
Council Postpones Street Vacation Hearing
The Hermiston City Council postponed a scheduled hearing centering on a proposed street vacation Monday night and announced it will hold the hearing at...
Chamber to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Sandy’s Home Adult Day Facility, 1330 S.W. 16th St.
The...
ODFW Relocates Bighorn Sheep
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife captured and relocated California bighorn sheep at several locations this week to improve genetic diversity among herds...
Main Stylin' Nook Holding Canned Food Drive
The Main Stylin’ Nook in Stanfield is holding its 10th annual canned food drive.
Starting today and going through Dec. 19, customers can receive $3...
Festival of Trees Kicks Off Holiday Season
The annual Hermiston Festival of Trees helped kick start the holiday season this past weekend as crowds filled the Hermiston Conference Center to take...
Open House Set for Retiring Boardman Officer
The city of Boardman is inviting the public to an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in honor of retiring Boardman police officer George...
Officials Break Ground on EOTEC Site
Despite a cloudy, overcast sky, Hermiston’s future looked pretty bright Thursday morning as officials broke ground on the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center...
