Burns Appointed to Airport Advisory Committee
The Hermiston City Council filled a vacancy on the Airport Advisory Committee on Monday.
Dan Burns was appointed to fill a vacancy for Position #1....
First Façade Grant Application Approved
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency (HURA) approved a grant worth up to $4,920 to the first applicant for a façade improvement program Monday night.
The...
Hermiston Library Book Sale in Jeopardy
Lack of Volunteers Could Mean Event Canceled This Year
The annual Hermiston Public Library book sale is facing the same challenge many other nonprofit events...
Business Coalition Endorses Greg Smith
The Oregon Small Business Coalition (OSBC) announced their endorsement of State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) in his re-election bid for House District 57.
OSBC represents...
Man Charged with Stabbing Truck Driver
One man is in the hospital and another man is in jail after a bizarre stabbing incident on Interstate 84 on Monday west of...
BACK TO CLASS!
Hermiston School District Expects Record Number of Students
Monday marked the beginning of a school year full of growth and change for students, teachers, and...
Council Hears from Senior Center Proponents
The Hermiston City Council was urged Monday night to seek a Community Development Block Grant to build a new senior center.
The current senior center,...
Hermiston Looks to Create Gas Utility Company
When the dust settles and the history books are written about Hermiston, it could be said that a mathematical error led to the creation...
5 Charged with Unlawful Killing of Mule Deer
Five people are facing wildlife-related charges following an investigation that led to the discovery of the head of a freshly killed mule deer in...
Boardman Fire District Seeks $14 Million Station
Voters within the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District will vote on a nearly $14 million bond measure in November to fund a new emergency...
Bicyclist Killed in Interstate 84 Accident
A 52-year-old Oregon woman was killed when she was struck by a truck from behind while riding a bicycle on Interstate 84 on Sunday.
The...
Council to Consider Forming Gas Utiltity
The Hermiston City Council will consider a resolution at tonight’s meeting to create its own gas utility to serve industrial customers.
The resolution comes after...
Umatilla Offers Free Meals to All Students
Every single student in the Umatilla School District can receive free breakfast and lunch this school year.
The district received final approval on Friday for...
State Approves Port of Morrow Project Funding
The Oregon Transportation Commission today approved $6 million in funding for the Port of Morrow’s cold storage rail transload facility.
The port will provide an...
New Book Focuses on Earthquake Preparedness
The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) released a new comic book titled, "Without Warning," this week aimed at teaching earthquake preparedness to teenagers....
Desert Cobbler Stands the Test of Time
These days, when more and more products are becoming disposable, shoe repair shops are becoming less common. However, this change in society has not...
Brookshier Ready to Turn the Page
In 1991, grunge music dominated the charts, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 3,000 for the first time, the Internet was in its...
S&P Raises Hermiston's Credit Rating
The credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s, has raised its long-term rating of city of Hermiston general obligation debt from “A+” to “AA-.”
S&P revised...
No West Nile Virus in Umatilla County (So Far)
The number of human cases of West Nile virus has been steadily climbing around the nation and one case was reported in Morrow County...
Construction Begins on Student-Built Home
Early this week, local students began preparatory work for the foundation phase of the first student-built home.
Working under the direction of local professionals provided...
