BPA Customers Get Inside View of McNary Dam
Electricity isn’t the only form of energy that a federal dam is capable of reliably producing – there’s also curiosity, wonder and respect.
That energy...
Keep Eyes Open for Wildlife in Roadways
October and November are the two busiest months for vehicle-wildlife collisions, statewide and nationally. With more wildlife crossing roads all over the state, Oregon...
HHS Coach to Preview Upcoming Game
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley,...
Umpqua to Open in New Location in December
Umpqua Bank, formerly Sterling Savings Bank, will open at its new location in December.
The bank has been operating out of its temporary location on...
BMCC to Give Bond Measure Another Shot
The Board of Education for Blue Mountain Community College has decided to move toward placing a capital improvement bond on the May 2015 ballot...
Depot Reaches 'Closure Complete' Milestone
The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) reached the “closure complete” milestone on Oct. 2, meaning all the physical work involved in closing the...
Car Destroyed in Fire on Interstate 84
No one was injured, but a car was extensively damaged after catching fire along the eastbound shoulder of Interstate 84 in Pendleton early Saturday...
Vote for Kennison FIeld as Best Stadium in Oregon
Fans of the Hermiston Bulldogs and Kennison Field will have a chance to cast their vote for Prep Sports Best Stadium in the state...
Letter: Coal, Oil Equals Trouble
I live about 50 yards from the railroad 10 miles east of Pendleton. I counted over 20 nice big, shiny, oil cars headed...
VA Grants to Benefit Area Veterans
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) welcomed today’s announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs that it is providing $400,000 in grants to improve transportation...
4 Simple Rules for a Safe Hunting Season
Last year, one person was killed and three people were injured in hunting incidents in Oregon.
The hunters involved made some of the common mistakes...
Tooth Taxi Coming to Sunset Elementary School
Hermiston School District announced that the Tooth Taxi will visit Sunset Elementary School the week of Oct. 6 to assist students with dental issues.
The...
Local Students Encouraged to Walk to School
Elementary schools within the Hermiston School District will participate in the Oct. 8 International Walk to School Day, a global event that involves communities...
BMCC Works to Make Possible Bond More Appealing
Blue Mountain Community College held a public input meeting Tuesday at the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center in Hermiston to offer information and seek...
Hermiston, Stanfield Seek Combined Fire District
Next month, voters will have the fate of the Hermiston and Stanfield fire districts in their hands.
The two districts are asking voters for a...
HSD Seeks Community Input on District's Future
The Hermiston School District will hold a pair of community meetings this month to hear from the public on the future of the district.
“As...
Horneck's 'Sphere of Influence Was Everywhere'
Don Horneck was the “go-to guy” when it came to Eastern Oregon’s soil and getting the best yields from farmers’ crops.
That description comes from...
Wyden Talks Jobs, Health Care & Immigration
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden spent a good portion of his day on Tuesday in Hermiston, including a stop at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce...
Sen. Wyden to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Team will host U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Hermiston...
Library Book Sale On After Volunteers Step Up
The Hermiston Public Library put out the call and the people answered.
After announcing that it may have to cancel the annual book sale due...
