McNary Dam to Offer Tours in July, August
McNary Lock and Dam will offer tours of the Washington Fish Viewing Room and the navigation lock on Saturdays and Sundays during July and...
Sheriff's Office Gets New Patrol Boat
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office recently added a shiny new vehicle to its marine division.
The sheriff’s office, with the help of a grant, purchased...
Lamb Weston Celebrates $200 Million Expansion
ConAgra Foods, Inc., joined with community and civic leaders on Friday to celebrate the completed expansion of its Lamb Weston frozen potato facility in...
Three Rescued from Columbia River
A Umatilla County marine patrol sergeant rescued three people from the Columbia River last week after their inflatable raft began sinking.
The incident happened around...
White Pleads Guilty to Robbery, Burglary
A Walla Walla man who was charged in the 2013 murder of an 80-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
According to Umatilla County...
Imnaha River Chinook Fishing Open July 5-6
The Imnaha River will open for spring Chinook fishing on Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6, under temporary rules announced today by the Oregon Department...
Hospital to Hold Ground-Breaking Ceremony on July 8
Good Shepherd Medical Center is inviting the public to attend a ground-breaking ceremony at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8.
The groundbreaking will be for...
Cyclists Riding Cross Country to Save Boy's Life
Riders Make Pitstop in Hermiston En Route to Alabama
Angels don’t always come with wings. Sometimes, they come on two wheels.
Michael Staley and Wes Bates...
Hermiston Water, Sewer Rates to Increase 4 Percent
Water and sewer rates for Hermiston residents will go up 4 percent on Tuesday, July 1, but an analysis by the city shows local...
Lavender Festival a Hit with Attendees
Even the harshest of winters couldn’t put a damper on the 2014 Purple Ridge Lavender Festival – in fact, it may have played a...
Landing Days Called 'Best Ever'
The sun was shining on Umatilla Saturday while the city celebrated its 152nd anniversary with the annual Umatilla Landing Days celebration.
“I personally think it...
Community Fights Back Against Cancer
Hundreds Turn Out for Hermiston Relay for Life
Cancer survivors, their caregivers and hundreds of community members joined forces Friday and Saturday in Hermiston to...
USDA Acreage Reporting Deadline Nears
Agricultural producers have until mid-July to submit annual acreage reports on all cropland.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Oregon Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director...
Semi-Truck Crashes into Hermiston Fire Station
A semi-truck crashed into Hermiston Fire Station 2 early Friday morning, causing major damage to the building and sending the driver to the hospital.
According...
Umatilla County Declares Temporary Burn Ban
The Umatilla County Commissioners declared a temporary ban on all non-agricultural burning within the unincorporated areas of the county on Thursday. The ban is...
Ready to Ride
Bike Program Offers Challenges and Rewards
Monday marked the beginning of a challenging but exciting week for the 20 kids who participated in this year’s...
School District Reseals School Parking Lots
If you drive past Hermiston High School on a regular basis, you may have noticed that its parking lot has been out of commission...
Saturday Market Seeks Talent Show Contestants
The Hermiston Saturday Market is looking for contestants for Hermiston’s Got Talent set the Saturday market on July 19 at McKenzie Park.
The talent show...
Epilepsy Fundraiser Takes In Nearly $8,000
The 2014 Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy in Hermiston has raised nearly $8,000.
The event was held June 21 at McKenzie Park to raise money for...
Hermiston Man Graduates from Apprentice Program
A Hermiston man was among three who graduated Thursday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Power Plant Apprentice Program.
The graduation took place during...
