Work Begins on McNary Dam Water System
Construction began on a new potable water distribution system for McNary Lock and Dam, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
McNary's existing potable...
26 Vehicles Crash on I-84; 12 People Injured
Black Ice Blamed for Interstate Pileup
Oregon State Troopers are continuing their investigation into Saturday's early morning crash involving 26 vehicles on Interstate 84 near...
Black Ice Causes 20-Vehicle Collision
As many as 20 vehicles collided due to black ice on Interstate 84 near Baker City early Saturday morning, blocking about 50 vehicles at...
Pest Training Course Set for Hermiston
A training course designed for university extension field faculty, agency professionals, and crop consultants on insects, diseases and weeds identification, management and control will...
Pesticide Applicator Training Offered Next Month
The Oregon State University Extension Service will offer ODA Private Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training in February.
The free training session is designed to cover the...
Crime in Hermiston Down 35 Percent from 2013
Crime in Hermiston fell 35 percent in 2014 from the previous year, according to a new report issued by the Hermiston Police Department.
The report...
Hermiston to Use Prison Work Crews
The city of Hermiston has signed an agreement with Two Rivers Correctional Institution that will allow inmates to do landscaping work in town.
The city...
Letter: Delegation Concerned Over Depot Plans
Wyden, Merkley, Walden Urge Hagel to Accept No-Cost Transfer
Dear Secretary Chuck Hagel:
We are writing to express our strong concerns about reports that the U.S....
Cheaper Gas Expected to Stick Around
Gas prices continue to test lows not seen since May 2009. The national average for regular unleaded has fallen for a record 110 days...
BMCC Offering Free Suicide Intervention Training
Blue Mountain Community College, in collaboration with Yellowhawk Youth Suicide Prevention Program, will be offering a two-day suicide intervention training this month.
The Applied Suicide...
Fair Board Re-Schedules Meeting
The Umatilla County Fair Board meeting scheduled for this evening has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held...
Horneck Scholarship Fund Halfway to Goal
The Don Horneck Memorial Scholarship Fund is halfway to its goal of raising $100,000.
Phil Hamm, director of the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center...
PGE Exhibit Opens at SAGE Center
The SAGE Center in Boardman is now home to a Portland General Electric exhibit, expanding the amount of energy information available at the facility.
The...
Hermiston Swears in Councilors
Site Committee to Identify Location of New Senior Center
Four Hermiston city councilors were sworn in Monday night, including the newest member, Doug Smith.
Smith was...
Friends Salute 'Mr. Hermiston'
Harkenrider Retires After More than 50 Years of Service
Friends, family and colleagues gathered Monday evening to wish Mr. Hermiston – otherwise known as Frank...
Hermiston Reaches Settlement with Auto Kool Owner
The Hermiston City Council announced Monday night that it has reached a settlement agreement with the owner of Auto Kool related to a proposed...
Walden to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Pendleton
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will hold his first town hall meetings in 2015 beginning on Saturday, with meetings scheduled in seven counties...
No Street Vacation Ordinance on Council's Agenda
At its last meeting in December, the Hermiston City Council held a public hearing on a proposed street vacation that drew a number of...
Latino Business Network to Meet Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The Latino Business Network serves to promote,...
Elvis Takes Home Disco Ball Trophy
Dave Smith Wins Dancing with Hermiston Stars Competition
Elvis left the building Saturday night and he took with him the disco ball trophy.
Elvis – otherwise...
