County Fair Parade Winners Announced
A huge crowd turned out Saturday night for the Umatilla County Fair parade, officially kicking off fair week in Hermiston.
Parade watchers began setting their...
Lady Washington to Lock Past McNary Dam
McNary Lock and Dam staff will allow access to the north side of the navigation lock Monday afternoon to allow visitors an up-close look...
Umatilla Council Says 'No' to Marijuana
Despite public comment in favor of the measure, the Umatilla City Council did not approve a resolution establishing permits for medical marijuana dispensaries.
On Tuesday...
Home Sweet Home
Former Hermiston Teachers Buy Student-Built Home
It was only fitting that a home built by local students would be purchased by former Hermiston teachers.
Tim and...
Interstate 84 Re-Opens in Eastern Oregon
Eastbound and westbound lanes on Interstate 84 are now open in Eastern Oregon between Pendleton (Exit 216) and Ontario (Exit 371).
The Lime Hill Fire...
District Completes Sale of Student-Built Home
The Hermiston School District will hold a special ceremony this morning to commemorate the sale of the first student-built home.
The 2,200-square-foot home was purchased...
Gasoline Prices Inching Downward
The national average for regular unleaded gasoline dropped six cents to $2.64 last week, while Oregon’s average lost two cents to $3.10,” according to...
Fair Manager Leaving for Josophine County
Umatilla County Fair Manager Peggy Anderson will be leaving her post after next week’s fair to take a similar position in Josephine County.
“While I...
Hearing to Focus on Hermiston Landscaping
The Hermiston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Aug. 12 to consider adding a landscaping requirement to the city’s code of ordinances.
The...
Portland Gets a Taste of Hermiston
A friendly reunion between the biggest city in the state and the biggest city in Eastern Oregon took place in downtown Portland on Saturday.
Representatives...
Anteau Remembered for His Humor, Selflessness
About 1,000 friends and family filled the commons at Hermiston High School on Saturday to celebrate the life of Jason Anteau.
An area coordinator for...
Sheriff's Office Investigating Attempted Kidnapping
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attempted kidnapping of a female in Athena around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred near the...
SWAT Team Arrests Hermiston Man on Drug Charges
An Oregon State Police SWAT team arrested a Hermiston man on Thursday after an early-morning search was conducted at his residence.
At approximately 5:30 a.m.,...
Suspicious Letter Case Closes with No Arrests
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory completed the preliminary testing of a sample of suspicious letters received by law enforcement agencies around the state....
Suspicious Letter Case: Person of Interest ID'd
Investigators have identified a Eugene man as a person of interest in the case involving suspicious letters sent to law enforcement agencies across the...
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Ukiah
The Oregon State Police are investigating the cause of a crash near Ukiah on Tuesday that took the life of a 79-year-old man.
Around 11:16...
ODFW Offers Hunter Education Classes
Keep the kids occupied this summer and get them ready for fall hunting. Register them for a hunter education class or field day...
Aerial Spraying to Combat West Nile Virus
Aerial spraying of 15,000 acres in Hermiston will take place this week to combat West Nile virus after it was detected last week.
The West...
'American Pickers' Stars Seek Oregon Treasures
The stars of the television show American Pickers will be in Oregon in September to film episodes of their History Channel show and wants...
Commission to Hold Discussion on Volunteering
The Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service is inviting the public to a discussion about volunteering and engaging in the community.
The event...
