Christmas Trees Keep on Giving
Last year’s Christmas Trees will be this year’s mulch, thanks to a partnership between the city of Hermiston and RDO Equipment.
The city of Hermiston...
New Plant Pathologist Arrives in Hermiston
The Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center has announced the hiring of Dr. Ken Frost as an assistant professor and extension plant pathologist.
Frost succeeds...
UEC Considers Solar Project Development
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is exploring whether to build one or more solar projects within its service territory in the next two years.
Several factors play...
Mulvihill Named 'Boss of the Year'
Intermountain Education Service District Superintendent Dr. Mark Mulvihill has been named "Boss of the Year" for 2015 at the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce's 2015...
OSP: Have a Safe Plan for Super Bowl Sunday
Football fans around Oregon are gearing up for this weekend's Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb.1, as our neighbors to the north contend for top...
City to Re-Apply for Enterprise Zone Designation
The city of Hermiston is inviting the public to meeting in February to learn more about the Hermiston Enterprise Zone (HEZ) and its plans...
Letter: Tour of Knowledge Supports Pet Rescue
To the editor:
Last year the Tour of Knowledge was able to take a tour of the Pet Rescue facility. All of those who took...
HHS Touts High Graduation, Low Drop-Out Rates
Data from the Oregon Department of Education shows Hermiston High School exceeded the state average in both graduation and dropout rates.
According to the Oregon...
UHS Graduation Rates Exceed State Average
Umatilla High School’s graduation rate of 72.34 percent, released by the Oregon Department of Education today, is more than 3 percent higher than...
HHS Junior to Represent UEC in Nation's Capital
Madilyn Hofbauer, a junior at Hermiston High School, has been selected to represent Umatilla Electric Cooperative at the 2015 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour from...
Extra Deputies on Patrol for Super Bowl Sunday
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office will have extra deputies patrolling the county roads during Super Bowl Sunday.
“Historically, Super Bowl Sunday is associated with high...
Veterans Health Care Town Hall Set for Feb. 5
The Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon will be the site of a Veterans Health Care Transportation Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The town...
Driver in Fatal Crash Faces Manslaughter Charge
A Klamath County grand jury has indicted the driver in a crash that killed two people last month, including Hermiston resident Garrett Zimmer.
The Oregon...
Hermiston to Honor Top Citizens on Feb. 4
The Stratton Agency presents the 45th Annual Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m.
The Chamber is...
Oregon in Phase 2 of Wolf Recovery Plan
Six Pairs of Breeding Wolves Located in Eastern Oregon
Oregon is moving to Phase II of its wolf recovery plan after wildlife biologists documented seven...
ODFW Unveils Interactive Map for Disabled Anglers
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today unveiled a Google-based map that highlights 133 sites across Oregon that may be suitable for anglers...
Hawman Remembered as 'True Warrior'
The Hermiston community and its agricultural industry lost a “true warrior” with the death of Phil Hawman.
Hawman died Friday after a long battle with...
Council Approves Liquor License for La Hacienda
The Hermiston City Council approved a liquor license application for La Hacienda.
The council approved a full on-premises sales application for the Mexican restaurant during...
Council OKs Street Vacation Settlement
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to vacate a portion of W. Ridgeway Avenue after reaching a settlement agreement with the owner of...
Voters to Decide Who Selects Muni Judge
Proposed Charter Changes to Appear on Ballot
The voters in Hermiston will have a chance to determine who selects the city’s municipal court judge in...
