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...
Forums to Focus on Crowded Schools
The Hermiston School District will hold two community forums in the coming weeks to discuss district facilities and student growth challenges.
The meetings are scheduled...
Dad Accidentally Kills Son While Deer Hunting
A hunter was accidentally shot and killed Wednesday evening by his father near Meacham, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office.
The two men were...
Umatilla Moves Forward on Tribal Development
The Umatilla City Council moved forward this week on a plan to extend roads and utilities to tribal land east of McNary.
The road will...
Feves Gallery to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Betty Feves Memorial Art Gallery will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring the artist for which the gallery is named with an exhibit that...
Harvest Festival Draws Huge Crowds
The second annual Morrow County Harvest Festival started as a gloomy day, but as the sun came out, so did over 800 festival attendees.
The...
Event to Connect Those in Need with Help, Services
The Home for Hope Coalition is organizing the sixth annual Project Community Connect & Veterans Stand Down event this evening in Hermiston.
The event takes...
E. Oregon Man Dies in Head-On Collision
An Eastern Oregon man was killed Monday morning in a head-on collision near La Grande.
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into...
ODOT Plans Elm Avenue-Hwy. 395 Improvements
Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation will prepare for permanent improvements to the busy Highway 395/Elm Avenue intersection in Hermiston by placing delineators...
Two Teens Charged in Poaching Case
Two Eastern Oregon men were arrested in connection with a long-standing poaching case.
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers in Baker City concluded a...
42nd Annual Farm Fair Set for Dec. 2-4
Mark your calendars for the 42nd annual Hermiston Farm Fair & Trade Show set for Dec. 2-4 at the Hermiston Conference Center
Agriculture-related businesses will...
