Chamber to Host Grand Opening on Wednesday
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tannery & Boutique on Wednesday.
The event will take place...
HERMISTON: BY THE NUMBERS
Demographic Profile Shows Hermiston's Strengths, Weaknesses
Hermiston is a young city compared to the rest of the state with a median age of 32.4 years...
Hospital Offers Online Access to Medical Records
Good Shepherd Health Care System is making it easier for patients to access their medical records online.
With the advent of the Electronic Health Record...
Hermiston Chamber to Hold Business Meeting
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business Luncheon on Oct. 27 at 11:45 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The...
Wolf from N.E. Oregon Shot and Killed
The Grant County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing an incident involving the shooting of a wolf that was originally from the Umatilla River pack...
BMCC Hires Architect for Bond Projects
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education approved a contract with LKV Architects of Boise, Idaho, for bond projects during its most recent...
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...
