Hermiston High School Happenings
The end of February is only a blink away, and Hermiston High School is bustling with activity! Here’s a look into the events and...
Gift Puts Tour of Knowledge Back on the Road
After a few idle months, Hermiston’s Tour of Knowledge is gearing up for a busy season.
On Dec. 6, Hermiston’s only grass roots citizen group...
Pilot Rock School District Names Tyler Zyph as New Athletic Director
The Pilot Rock School District has hired Tyler Zyph as its new athletic director.
Zyph is starting his fourth year working at Pilot Rock Jr/Sr...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet on Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st St.
Hermiston...
Fire District Offers Tips to keep Recreational Fires Safe This Summer
In a press release issued on June 18, Umatilla County Fire District #1 laid out a few tips to insure small backyard recreational fires...
Tattoo Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
The owner of a tattoo shop in Pendleton pleaded guilty Tuesday to drug charges in the Sixth Circuit Court, but will not spend time...
Grinding, Paving Work Continues on Hwy. 395
Grinding and paving will continue over the next week or two on Highway 395 as part of the $3.7 million improvement project in Hermiston.
After...
Boardman Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident on Sunday
A Boardman man died Sunday from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 74.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded around...
City of Boardman to Offer Garbage Vouchers During July Clean-Up Event
The city of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of July.
The city has garbage vouchers available, with a $50 limit, to residents...
Armand Larive Receives $3,555 Grant
Armand Larive Middle School was awarded the Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in the amount of $3,555.
OSU Extension Center and Armand Larive Middle...
Hermiston Mayor Drotzmann Files for State Senate District 29 Race
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann on Thursday, Sept. 14, filed for election in Oregon State Senate District 29 to replace Sen. Bill Hansell, who is...
Stanfield PD Receives Report of Cougar Sighting
The Stanfield Police Department have notified the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife of a possible cougar sighting on Tuesday.
Stanfield Police Chief Bryon Zumwalt...
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...
EOCI Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Keith Edward Wild, passed away March 15.
Wild was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI)...
Umatilla Public Health Bringing Movie & Education Night to Region
The HOME (Healthy Oregon Modernization East) Collaborative group, led by regional staff at Umatilla County Public Health, are bringing a family friendly movie night and...
Public Invited to Meet the Three Candidates for Umatilla City Manager
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the city of Umatilla and the Umatilla City Council will co-host a public forum to introduce...
Hanford Site to Host Virtual Job Fair on December 7 and 8
A Hanford virtual job fair will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is hosted by...
Breakfast of Champions to Recognize Area Students on Thursday
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host the next Breakfast of Champions this Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway...
Snow Blankets Lower Columbia Basin
A blanket of snow fell on the Lower Columbia Basin overnight causing slick driving conditions and canceled school classes around the area.
School districts in...
Oregon-Washington Fishery Managers Extend Chinook Fishing Days
Following a second run upgrade, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted additional fishing days (Tuesday, May 24 - Friday, June 3) for recreational...
