City's First Car Salewoman Dies at 74
The first female car salesperson in Hermiston passed away Saturday in Hermiston.
Joann Murray died Saturday at the age of 74. Murray moved to Hermiston...
Nominations Sought for Distinguished Citizens
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet.
The event will be held at the Hermiston Conference Center on...
ODFW Releases 2014 Winter Steelhead Guide
With the first winter steelhead of the season arriving at some coastal rivers, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today released its 2014...
Weather to Warm Up as Weekend Nears
Believe it or not – the National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the low 40s by Friday and continuing into the weekend.
But don’t...
HHS Video of the Week: How Many Twitter Followers?
Think Twitter followers only follow celebrities? Think again. This week, Hermiston High School senior and Northeast Oregon Now intern Tory Gertsch asked her fellow...
Council Amends Pair of Recent Annexations
The Hermiston City Council had a light agenda Monday night. The meeting began promptly at 7 p.m. and Mayor Dave Drotzmann gaveled the meeting...
Umatilla to Improve Foot Traffic Access to Downtown
From one side of town to the other, streets in Umatilla will take on a new look in the near future as plans move...
1,300 Homes Lose Power On Coldest of Year
About 1,300 Umatilla Electric customers in and around Irrigon lost power early Sunday during the coldest night of the year when a piece of...
City Urges Residents to Insulate Water Meters
The Hermiston Water Department is urging water users to insulate their water meters to prevent freezing. Overnight temperatures have been dipping into the...
Boardman Briefs and Upcoming Events
Winter Coat Program Under Way
Columbia River Community Health Services is providing winter coats for those in need this winter. Anyone who needs a warm, gently-used...
Festival of Trees Auction Raises Over $15,000
The 19th annual Hermiston Festival of Trees raised more than $15,000 for two local nonprofit organizations in auction bids alone Saturday night. The event...
Oregon Lifts Amber Alert for Missing Teenager
The Amber Alert has been de-activated in Oregon for a 14-year-old Kennewick girl believed to have been abducted on Thursday by her boyfriend.
The suspect...
EOT Speeds Up Internet Service in Umatilla
If you’ve been noticing the smile on the faces of Internet users in the McNary area recently, there’s good reason for it. Thanks to...
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Teen
An Amber Alert has been activated in Oregon for a 14-year old female last seen Dec. 4 getting into a vehicle and believed to...
Volunteer Needed for Historic Cemeteries Commission
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking a volunteer to fill one open position. It will accept applications until Friday, Dec. 6. The...
Precision Ag is the Future of Farming
When it comes to efficient, high-production farming, success is in the details.
And when it comes to details, nothing tops unmanned aerial vehicles for giving...
TRCI Reports Death of Inmate
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate died unexpectedly late Saturday evening at a local hospital. As with all unanticipated deaths of state prison...
Tips for a Safe Holiday Season
Put safety under your tree this year and every year
Pacific Power offers tips to keep everyone's holidays safe and bright
When pulling the holiday decorations...
State Warns Against Unlicensed Payday Lenders
With the holiday spending season under way, the Oregon Division of Finance and Corporate Securities warns consumers about the dangers of unlicensed payday lenders.
"While...
