Students Begin Work on Framing House
With the completion of the foundation phase wrapping up, local contractor and Northeast Oregon Homebuilder’s Association (NEOHBA) member, Findley Brothers Construction, has partnered with...
A Look Ahead to November Elections
Two well-known Umatilla residents will face off in November for the Umatilla mayor’s seat.
Current City Councilman Lyle Smith and former mayor Dave Trott have...
McNary Navigation Lock to Close Temporarily
McNary Dam's navigation lock, located near Umatilla, will be temporarily closed to all river traffic on Sept. 8-10, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m....
Anglers Get Extra Day to Keep Unclipped Chinook
Fishery managers announced on Wednesday that anglers on much of the lower Columbia River will be able to keep any Chinook salmon, fin-clipped or...
Here's the Lowdown on the Hermiston Water Tower
New Paint Expected to Match Old Paint After Oxidization
The city of Hermiston inadvertently caused a minor uproar earlier this year when it repainted the...
Chamber Announces Dates for Farm Fair
It may be three months away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the 41st annual Hermiston Farm Fair.
The three-day event takes...
Umatilla Residents Speak Out on Adult Businesses
Umatilla’s residents sounded off Tuesday night in favor of an ordinance that would place a moratorium on adult businesses.
If adopted, the ordinance would prohibit...
Public Invited to Boardman Rec Center Meeting
The public is invited to an informational meeting on a proposed bond measure of a Boardman Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on...
Hermiston No. 2 on List of Oregon Cities on the Rise
The folks at Nertwallet.com have crunched the numbers and like what they see when it comes to Oregon in general and Hermiston in particular.
A...
Secretary of State Brown to be in Hermiston Sept. 11
Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown will be the guest speaker at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Team meeting at noon on...
Man Arrested After Harassing Motorists
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers arrested a 47-year old Nampa, Idaho man Tuesday afternoon on multiple charges after citizen complaints of a driver harassing...
Hermiston District to Give Students Vision Screening
The Hermiston School District is partnering with Lions Club International to provide a free, preliminary vision screening for all students in kindergarteners through fifth...
Pedestrian Struck by Hermiston Police Car
A pedestrian was hospitalized today after being struck by a Hermiston Police officer.
The accident occurred after two police officers responded to an alarm call...
Labor Day Weekend Deadliest in 6 Years
Preliminary information reported to the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicates six people died in five separate traffic crashes in...
Pendleton Prison Returns to Normal Operations
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) transitioned from lockdown to normal operations today. Visiting will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
EOCI was placed on lockdown following...
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...
