Wal-Mart Evacuated due to Bomb Threat
Hermiston’s Wal-Mart was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after an employee received a phone call from someone saying there was a bomb planted inside the store....
Hispanic Advisory Committee Has 2 Openings
The Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee has two vacancies it is seeking to fill.
The committee is seeking applicants for Positions No. 2 and No. 5....
Stanfield Invites All to Saturday Creepy Crawl
Stanfield is still welcoming mud, monsters and ghouls this Saturday for its first Stanfield Creepy Crawl.
An accidental deletion on the city’s Facebook page put...
Doctor Faces Accusations Involving Umatilla Dancer
A former Hanford doctor will be monitored by the Washington State Department of Health for 30 months after prescribing painkillers to a dancer he...
Fire District Consolidation Could Cost City Revenue
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to support a ballot issue to consolidate the Hermiston and Stanfield Fire Districts.
If approved, the consolidated district...
Property Owners, City at Odds Over Street Vacation
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to put together a resolution that would initiate proceedings to vacate a portion of W. Ridgeway Avenue,...
Driver Injured in Rollover Accident Near Boardman
A 77-year-old man was injured Sunday evening when he lost control of his vehicle while trying to pass a commercial truck on Interstate 84...
Longtime Educator Jack Jenkins Dies at Age 97
Jack Jenkins, who had a long and influential career in the Hermiston education system, has died at the age of 97.
Jenkins died Saturday in...
Hermiston Man Gets 5-Month Sentence
A Hermiston man had his probation revoked and was sentenced to 150 days in jail after being arrested Sunday on burglary, theft and other...
Bank of Eastern Oregon to Acquire Pasco Bank
BEO Bancorp and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pasco-based Bank Reale....
Hermiston City Council Meets Tonight
The Hermiston City Council will hear several reports at tonight’s meeting, including one on medical marijuana laws in town, as well as one on...
2 Injured After Vehicle Hits Dead Bear on Highway
Two people were injured and their dog died Saturday night in a rollover crash along Interstate 84 near Meacham when the driver lost control...
Deer Versus Vehicle: Both Lose
Within the last few days there have been several wildlife-involved traffic collisions on Oregon highways, serving as another reminder for travelers to be on...
City Begins Full Usage of Recycled Water Plant
The city of Hermiston is now discharging much higher quality water from its new Recycled Water Plant than it did through its old wastewater...
Hermiston Schools Get Positive Report Cards
Just like students, schools get report cards, too, and the Hermiston School District is happy with the grades it has received.
The Oregon Department of...
Two Vying for Umatilla Mayor's Seat
Two well-known, longtime Umatilla residents are facing off for the city’s open mayoral seat. Lyle Smith, current Umatilla City Council vice president, and Dave...
Students Hit the Pavement in Umatilla
A steady stream of backpacks, jackets and tennis shoes moved down Columbia Boulevard on Wednesday morning as students made their way toward McNary Heights...
Students Hit the Pavement in Umatilla
A steady stream of backpacks, jackets and tennis shoes moved down Columbia Boulevard on Wednesday morning as students made their way toward McNary Heights...
Applications Available for 2015 Fair Court
The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for the 2015 Fair Court and for the position of Fair Court Chaperone.
Court applicants must currently be...
UNLV Honors HHS Teacher Roger Berger
Hermiston High School business teacher Roger Berger has been honored by the University of Nevada Las Vegas Teacher Recognition Program.
Freshman students at UNLV were...
