Career Fair Broadens Students' Perspectives
Hermiston students learned about different career opportunities in the area during the Bulldog Career Discovery Fair Wednesday at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The event, sponsored...
School District Announces Administrative Changes
Mishra, Kay To Take on New Roles Within Hermiston School District
Two Hermiston School District administrators will be leaving their current positions to take on...
Two-County Spelling Contest to Be Held May 12
The Umatilla-Morrow County Spelling Contest will be held May 12 at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton.
Students in grades 1-12 will compete in the...
Hermiston Budget Committee to Hold Public Meeting
The city of Hermiston’s Budget Committee will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.
The committee will discuss the city budget...
3 Openings on Hispanic Advisory Committee
There are three upcoming openings on the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee.
The openings are for positions 1, 2 and 3, currently held by committee members...
Hermiston Saturday Market Kicks Off Season Saturday
Hermiston Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3 at McKenzie Park.
Saturday marks the opening of...
Spring's Here, So Watch Out for Wildlife
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists warn drivers that deer, elk, turtles, frogs and other wildlife are on the move, crisscrossing roads as...
City to Celebrate Oxbow Trail Opening on Saturday
The city of Hermiston will celebrate the official opening of the Oxbow Trail and Trail Tracker Program on Saturday, May 3.
The event will begin...
Planning Commission Moves Meeting to May 21
The Hermiston Planning Commission has moved its May meeting from May 14 to May 21 to avoid a scheduling conflict with the city’s budget...
Athena Officer Shoots, Kills Suspect
An Athena man was shot and killed Monday morning by an Athena police officer following a high-speed pursuit.
The deceased, 55-year-old Tere David King, was...
Hermiston Volunteer Wins Governor's Award
A longtime Hermiston volunteer was honored by the governor’s office last week for her work with local children in foster care.
Chris Hull, a volunteer...
ODOT Worker Finds Man Injured, Trapped in Truck
A Stayton man is in stable condition at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland after being trapped in his pick-up truck that had rolled down...
Local Residents Share Coverage Ideas with OPB
Oregon Public Broadcasting may be based in Portland, but it sees itself as a statewide media outlet covering stories that affect all Oregonians.
It was...
Pearl Harbor Survivor Overcame Early Tragedies
Longtime Hermiston Resident, George Bennett, Passes Away at Age 90
George Bennett was a mere 17-year-old radioman stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked...
Relay for Life Set for June 27-28 at New Location
The 2014 Hermiston Relay for Life will be held June 27-28 at a new location – Armand Larive Middle School.
The Survivor Dinner and registration...
Bomb Threat Forces OSU Dorm Evacuations
Most of Oregon State University dorm residents have been allowed back into their halls following a bomb threat that was phoned in to the...
Umatilla Mourns Passing of Mayor Pat Lafferty
Service Set for Saturday at Clara Brownell Middle School
Umatilla Mayor Pat Lafferty died Thursday morning after a battle with cancer at the age of...
Free Flagger Training Course Offered in Boardman
A free Flagger Training Course will be offered Friday, May 2 at the Morrow County Center of Blue Mountain Community College in Boardman
The course...
Walking Your Thing? Join City's Trail Trakkers
For those who enjoy walking outdoors, the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has just the program for you.
Trail Trakkers, Hermiston’s summer walking program, gets...
Your Chance to Win Big Game Dream Hunt in Oregon
Some people spend thousands of dollars for the chance to hunt a trophy animal anywhere they want in Oregon. But it could cost you...
