Man Arrested After Harassing Motorists
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers arrested a 47-year old Nampa, Idaho man Tuesday afternoon on multiple charges after citizen complaints of a driver harassing...
Hermiston District to Give Students Vision Screening
The Hermiston School District is partnering with Lions Club International to provide a free, preliminary vision screening for all students in kindergarteners through fifth...
Pedestrian Struck by Hermiston Police Car
A pedestrian was hospitalized today after being struck by a Hermiston Police officer.
The accident occurred after two police officers responded to an alarm call...
Labor Day Weekend Deadliest in 6 Years
Preliminary information reported to the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicates six people died in five separate traffic crashes in...
Pendleton Prison Returns to Normal Operations
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) transitioned from lockdown to normal operations today. Visiting will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
EOCI was placed on lockdown following...
OSP Seize 748 Pounds of Illegally Caught Chinook
Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife troopers cited an Astoria man on several commercial fish-related charges after seizing 748 pounds of illegally caught...
Library Seeks Volunteers for Book Sale
The Hermiston Public Library is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s Friends of the Library Book Sale.
The annual book sale may be canceled...
Hermiston Library to Display Local Artwork
The first in a series works of art by local artists will go on display Sept. 2 at the Hermiston Public Library.
First up will...
Pendleton Inmate Shot, Killed By Officer
A Pendleton inmate was shot and killed this morning by a correctional officer during an assault involving three prisoners at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
State to Kick Off 'Drive Sober' Campaign
Oregon State Police (OSP), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and law enforcement agencies in Oregon are continuing a nationwide effort to prevent traffic crashes...
Voters to Weigh In On Boardman Rec Center Bond
Information on Center Available at Sept. 8 Public Meeting
Voters will be asked to support a proposed Boardman Community Recreation Center this November.
Boardman Park &...
Boardman to Get New Playground
Work Party Set for Saturday, Sept. 13
Community contributions are making a new playground possible in Boardman.
The project – to serve south-side neighborhoods – was...
Free Hearing Screenings for Students Offered
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will provide free hearing screenings to public elementary school students through November.
Hearing screenings are conducted annually by the...
EOTEC Board to Meet on Friday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29.
The meeting will be held in the...
Fitzgerald Sworn in as Hermiston Councilor
The Hermiston City Council is now back to full strength.
Hermiston City Attorney Gary Luisi swore in Clara B. Fitzgerald Monday night to fill out...
Rome Appointed to Hispanic Advisory Committee
One down, two to go for the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee.
On Monday, Jesus Rome was confirmed to one of the three vacancies on the...
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...
