OSP Seize 748 Pounds of Illegally Caught Chinook
Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife troopers cited an Astoria man on several commercial fish-related charges after seizing 748 pounds of illegally caught...
Library Seeks Volunteers for Book Sale
The Hermiston Public Library is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s Friends of the Library Book Sale.
The annual book sale may be canceled...
Hermiston Library to Display Local Artwork
The first in a series works of art by local artists will go on display Sept. 2 at the Hermiston Public Library.
First up will...
Pendleton Inmate Shot, Killed By Officer
A Pendleton inmate was shot and killed this morning by a correctional officer during an assault involving three prisoners at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
State to Kick Off 'Drive Sober' Campaign
Oregon State Police (OSP), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and law enforcement agencies in Oregon are continuing a nationwide effort to prevent traffic crashes...
Voters to Weigh In On Boardman Rec Center Bond
Information on Center Available at Sept. 8 Public Meeting
Voters will be asked to support a proposed Boardman Community Recreation Center this November.
Boardman Park &...
Boardman to Get New Playground
Work Party Set for Saturday, Sept. 13
Community contributions are making a new playground possible in Boardman.
The project – to serve south-side neighborhoods – was...
Free Hearing Screenings for Students Offered
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will provide free hearing screenings to public elementary school students through November.
Hearing screenings are conducted annually by the...
EOTEC Board to Meet on Friday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29.
The meeting will be held in the...
Fitzgerald Sworn in as Hermiston Councilor
The Hermiston City Council is now back to full strength.
Hermiston City Attorney Gary Luisi swore in Clara B. Fitzgerald Monday night to fill out...
Rome Appointed to Hispanic Advisory Committee
One down, two to go for the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee.
On Monday, Jesus Rome was confirmed to one of the three vacancies on the...
Burns Appointed to Airport Advisory Committee
The Hermiston City Council filled a vacancy on the Airport Advisory Committee on Monday.
Dan Burns was appointed to fill a vacancy for Position #1....
First Façade Grant Application Approved
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency (HURA) approved a grant worth up to $4,920 to the first applicant for a façade improvement program Monday night.
The...
Hermiston Library Book Sale in Jeopardy
Lack of Volunteers Could Mean Event Canceled This Year
The annual Hermiston Public Library book sale is facing the same challenge many other nonprofit events...
Business Coalition Endorses Greg Smith
The Oregon Small Business Coalition (OSBC) announced their endorsement of State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) in his re-election bid for House District 57.
OSBC represents...
Man Charged with Stabbing Truck Driver
One man is in the hospital and another man is in jail after a bizarre stabbing incident on Interstate 84 on Monday west of...
BACK TO CLASS!
Hermiston School District Expects Record Number of Students
Monday marked the beginning of a school year full of growth and change for students, teachers, and...
Council Hears from Senior Center Proponents
The Hermiston City Council was urged Monday night to seek a Community Development Block Grant to build a new senior center.
The current senior center,...
Hermiston Looks to Create Gas Utility Company
When the dust settles and the history books are written about Hermiston, it could be said that a mathematical error led to the creation...
5 Charged with Unlawful Killing of Mule Deer
Five people are facing wildlife-related charges following an investigation that led to the discovery of the head of a freshly killed mule deer in...
