Spotlight Shines on Businesses Without Storefronts
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce held an Alive After 5 event at the Hermiston Conference Center Wednesday to acknowledge several local businesses which have...
5 Injured in 4-Vehicle Crash Near Pendleton
Five people were injured – one seriously – Thursday morning in a four-vehicle accident on Highway 11 north of Pendleton.
According to the Oregon State...
Umatilla Puts Moratorium on Adult Businesses
The Umatilla City Council unanimously passed a 120-day moratorium on adult businesses Tuesday night.
The moratorium will prevent any new adult businesses – defined in...
Umatilla Residents to Vote on Fire Levy
In less than two months, Umatilla voters will take a look at their ballots and see a proposed tax levy from the Umatilla Rural...
Take a Walk Through Hermiston's History
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Highlight's City's Past
“If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development.”
A local Girl Scout would agree with...
IMESD Cited as a 'Top Workplace'
The largest-ever survey of U.S. companies has identified the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) as one of the best places to work in Oregon.
The...
Results from Pendleton Round-Up Dress-Up Parade
The Hermiston Realty entry was among the winners at the Pendleton Round-Up Dress-Up Parade.
The Hermiston business took first place in the miscellaneous autos category....
Sept. 21 Proclaimed International Day of Peace
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann and the Hermiston Rotary Club are encouraging area residents to take part in the International Day of Peace on Sunday,...
Hermiston's Secret Gardens
Bennett Botanical Gardens Hosts Weddings, Dinners, Tours and More
Doug and Kris Bennett own and run one of Hermiston’s better-kept secrets: Bennett Botanical Gardens.
Since the...
Truck Loses Load of Rocks on I-84
Interstate 84 eastbound lanes are nearly clear of rock that spilled from a dump trailer traveling near Boardman.
On September 12, 2014 at approximately 2:00...
Bulldogs Take on Kamiakin at Home Tonight
The Hermiston Bulldogs host their home opener tonight against the Kamiakin Braves at Kennison Field.
The Bulldogs are coming off a 48-13 victory over Hanford...
Secretary of State Urges Students to Get Involved
What would the world look like if more people between the ages of 18 and 24 voted?
Kate Brown, for one, thinks the world would...
Groundwater Management Area Committee to Meet
The Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area committee will meet Thursday, Sept. 18 at Hermiston Agriculture Research and Experiment Center conference room.
The Communications Committee...
Hermiston Students Show Academic Gains
Hermiston students showed growth in 15 of 23 tested areas in reading and math, according to results announced on Wednesday.
The Oregon Assessment of Knowledge...
Make Your Devices Work for Your Business
During Wednesday’s Latino Business Network meeting at the Hermiston Conference Center, attendees learned a few ways that mobile applications can help their businesses.
U.S. Cellular...
Umatilla Named State's 6th Safest City
The city of Umatilla has had some unwanted publicity of late over the town’s debate regarding adult businesses, but some good news came to...
Walden Co-Sponsors Water Bill
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) has co-sponsored a bill that would block a proposal by the Obama Administration to unilaterally increase their regulatory...
Council Drops Bilingual Requirement for HAC
The Hermiston City Council paved the way this week for more community members to join the Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC).
At the request of the...
Hale Memorial Fund to Benefit Echo Food Drive
A memorial fund in the name of longtime Echo farmer Bob Hale has been set up to benefit the Echo Boosters Food Drive.
Hale, who...
'Tidal Wave' of Students Hitting Hermiston
Capacity Challenges Loom for Hermiston School District
Population growth holds promise for the Hermiston community, but the Hermiston School District is facing a challenge when...
