Hermiston's John Smith Passes Away at 85
John Alden Smith of Hermiston died on March 5, 2016 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 85.
He was born on May...
Reflecting on 44 Years at UEC
Steve Eldrige Stepping Down After 4-Plus Decades
I grew up here. It's been the blessing of a lifetime to watch from a front-row seat how...
The Latest Events at Hermiston High School
The last week of February was bustling with activity for the students and staff of Hermiston High School. Here’s a quick sum up of...
BMCC Saves Students $225,000
March 7-11 is National Open Education Week, and Blue Mountain Community College is celebrating the week with the announcement that the use of Open...
Hwy. 395 Construction Schedule for Week of March 7
Day and nighttime construction activities continue in Hermiston along Highway 395 for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million highway improvement project. Motorists and...
Sheriff Addresses Homeless Encampment Near River
Sheriff Says Public Getting Fed Up with Encampment
The following is a statement from Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan issued Friday, March 4:
For the past...
Rep. Smith Helps Create 'Trophy Trout' Program
Thousands of extra-large rainbow trout will be released in several Oregon fishing holes this spring as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife rolls...
Highway 395 Committee to Meet March 8
The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Highway 395 Committee which will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Leap Year Baby
Being a Leap Year Day baby is something pretty special. Statistically speaking, a baby being born on any given day has a one-in-365 chance,...
Fishing Licenses Now Required for 12 Year Olds
As families venture to the outdoors this spring, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife remind parents that youths between the ages of 12...
BMCC Receives $43,000 in Grant Money
Blue Mountain Community College was recently awarded two grants that will help high school students achieve their higher education goals.
BMCC received a $25,000 GEAR...
HHS Boys to Host Play-In Game on Wednesday
The Hermiston High School boys basketball team will host La Salle Prep for a play-in game on Wednesday, March 2.
The game starts at 6...
Oregon Wolf Population Grew 36% Last Year
Oregon’s known wolf population continued to grow in 2015. The minimum Oregon wolf population is now 110 wolves, a 36-percent increase over the 2014...
Latino Business Network to Meet on March 9
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
For more information about the Latino Business...
DOC Investigating Two Rivers' Inmate Death
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate died unexpectedly Saturday at a Portland-area hospital. He was housed at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
Hwy 395 Work Schedule for This Week
Day and nighttime construction activities continue in Hermiston along Highway 395 for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million highway improvement project.
Motorists and pedestrians...
The Latest Hermiston High School Happenings
Hermiston High School never sleeps! Here’s a quick sum up of the past week from the viewpoint of a Bulldog:
Basketball – The Hermiston High...
Hermiston Planning Commission Applicants Sought
The city of Hermiston is looking to fill three positions on the Hermiston Planning Commission.
The three-year term for each position begins April 11 and...
Hermiston's Smith a Finalist for Walla Walla Job
Deputy Superintendent Wade Smith of the Hermiston School District is a finalist for the Walla Walla School District superintendent position.
The other finalists for the...
What You Should Know About Food Product Dates
It’s very likely that many Oregonians who observe various expiration dates on products throw away food that may have lost some freshness and quality,...
