District Celebrates Hermiston School Board
The Hermiston School District joins 197 school districts throughout Oregon in celebrating January as School Board Recognition Month.
“Our school board members spend countless hours...
Latino Business Network to Meet on Jan. 13
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
Donuts and coffee will be served and...
HPD Warns of Tax-Related Scams
With tax season upon us, it should be no surprise to hear that Hermiston citizens are starting to receive scam calls related to taxes.
On...
Committee Pulls Plug on 2016 Landing Days
Fireworks Show Will Go On As Usual
Fireworks will explode over the Columbia River this June, but the show will be the only part of...
Irrigation Pioneer Mac McClannahan Dies at 93
The ag community is mourning the passing of William ‘Mac’ McClannahan, an irrigation pioneer that helped launch a multi-billion dollar industry in the Hermiston-Boardman...
Everything You Want to Know About Oregon Ag
The eighth edition of the Oregon Agripedia is now available from the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
The Oregon Agripedia is a multi-purpose guide providing comprehensive...
Family Ice Fishing Workshop Set for Jan. 30
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a workshop showing anglers how to make the best of snowy, icy conditions at a...
29 Motorists Cited Between Dec. 11-Jan. 1
A total of 29 motorists were cited or warned by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office during the Dec. 11, 2015- Jan. 1, 2016, DUII/High...
Freezing Rain Forecast for Tonight
The National Weather Service is cautioning motorists to be careful on the roads tonight as freezing rain is expected to fall in the Lower...
Youth Art Work to Be on Display at Tamástslikt
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is gearing up for the fifth annual youth art show and competition, ArtWORKz 2016, featuring the artistic endeavors from youth throughout...
Safety Summit Aims to Build Community Partnerships
Blue Mountain Community College will host a regional Safety Summit on Jan. 21 to bring together schools, emergency personnel, health services, city and county...
Wildhorse Casino Handed out $57 Million in 2015
When Wildhorse Resort & Casino gave away $57,475,505 worth of $500+ jackpots in 2015 - an average of over $4.78 million a month -...
Hermiston Welcomes First Baby of 2016
Hermiston welcomed its first baby of 2016 when Edgar Orozco II was born on at 2:51 a.m. on Jan. 3 to Jaqueline Maya and...
Hermiston Seeks to Attract Entrepreneurs
The city of Hermiston is looking for regional entrepreneurs to help in its downtown revitalization efforts by starting a business in the heart of...
Open House Set for Draft Bike Plan
The public is invited to provide input on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Draft Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan at an open house from 4 – 6...
Standoff in Eastern Oregon Continues
Militiamen from several states continue to occupy the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in protest of the impending imprisonment of two Harney County ranchers
According...
3 OSP Troopers Placed on Administrative Leave
Three Oregon State Police troopers have been placed on administrative leave after a striking a vehicle driven by a man eluding the OSP and...
Names Released of Crash Victims
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's fatal collision involving a train and SUV south of Union in Union...
3 Killed in Train-Vehicle Collision in E. Oregon
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's fatal collision involving a train and SUV south of Union in Union...
City to Offer Christmas Tree Recycling
Once again, the city of Hermiston will provide a place to drop off and recyle your Christmas tree.
Residents will have until Jan. 29 to...
