Elderly Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle in Hermiston
An 80-year-old Hermiston man was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on S.W. 11th St., in Hermiston.
The Hermiston Police...
Pedestrian Killed by Vehicle in Hermiston
A pedestrian was killed early this morning in Hermiston after being struck by a vehicle, according to the Hermiston Police Department.
The accident occurred around...
Boardman Plans 2nd Public Hearing on Pot Ban
At their Oct. 6 council meeting, Boardman City Councilors held a hearing to consider a ban on recreational marijuana within the city limits. One...
Rep. Walden Coming to E. Oregon on Saturday
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon on Saturday to meet with disease and patient advocates about the 21st Century...
Think Safety When Canning Foods at Home
Families have been home canning for generations and the practice remains popular, especially with more people planting backyard vegetable gardens.
But more home canning also...
Oxbow Trail Gateway Dedication Set for Thursday
The city of Hermiston and Altrusa International of Hermiston will hold a dedication ceremony for the Altrusa Oxbow Trail gateway on Thursday, Oct. 15.
The...
Fill'er Up as Gas Prices Continue to Drop
For the week, the national average for regular gasoline rose two cents to $2.31 while Oregon’s average price for a gallon of gas fell...
Hermiston Crime Numbers Similar to a Year Ago
Violent crime and property crime were down slightly in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period a year ago, according...
OSP Ends Investigation into Wolves' Deaths
The Oregon State Police has suspended its investigation into the suspicious deaths of two wolves found in Wallowa County the week of Aug. 24.
The...
Temporary Closures Set for Hwy. 395 Near John Day
The Oregon Department of Transportation will be replacing two culverts under U.S. 395 (John Day-Burns Highway) in November.
The Sheep Gulch Culvert near mile post...
Group Seeks to Increase Hermiston's 'Livability'
Having the Tri-Cities a mere 40 minutes away from Hermiston is a major plus when employers are trying to recruit top-level professionals – after...
Ready to Stop, Drop, Cover and Hold On?
Residents Nationwide to Participate in Earthquake Drill on Thursday
At 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, Oregonians will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" for the...
Umatilla Fire District Proposes $1.8 Million Bond
Sirens interrupted a speaker at a recent Umatilla City Council meeting as the volunteer firemen helping with the presentation excused themselves and rushed out...
Hermiston to Appoint Pro Tem Municipal Judges
The Hermiston City Council initiated a new selection process for municipal court judges pro tem at Monday night’s council meeting.
In the past, the municipal...
Elm Avenue-Hwy. 395 Work to Begin Oct. 29
Oregon Department of Transportation Crews will prepare for permanent improvements to the busy Highway 395/Elm Avenue intersection in Hermiston by placing delineators on the...
HPD Captain Graduates from Police Program
The Hermiston Police Department announced the recent graduation of Captain Darryl Johnson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University.
Johnson...
Girl Scouts to Re-Dedicate Peace Pole
All are invited to attend the re-dedication ceremony of the community's peace pole at the Bob Shannon Safety Center in Hermiston.
The event will be...
Umatilla Ponders Banning Alcohol in Parks
To drink or not to drink in Umatilla's city parks was one question on the council's minds during its most recent meeting.
The council faced...
The Truth About Oregon Spiders
Oregon Home to Only One Species of Poisonous Spiders
There are about 500 species of spiders residing in Oregon, about a dozen species commonly found...
Hospital Announces New Marketing Director
Good Shepherd Health Care System has hired as its new marketing and communication director
Bejarano comes to GSHCS with over 12 years of experience...
