Landing Days Called 'Best Ever'
The sun was shining on Umatilla Saturday while the city celebrated its 152nd anniversary with the annual Umatilla Landing Days celebration.
“I personally think it...
Community Fights Back Against Cancer
Hundreds Turn Out for Hermiston Relay for Life
Cancer survivors, their caregivers and hundreds of community members joined forces Friday and Saturday in Hermiston to...
USDA Acreage Reporting Deadline Nears
Agricultural producers have until mid-July to submit annual acreage reports on all cropland.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Oregon Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director...
Semi-Truck Crashes into Hermiston Fire Station
A semi-truck crashed into Hermiston Fire Station 2 early Friday morning, causing major damage to the building and sending the driver to the hospital.
According...
Umatilla County Declares Temporary Burn Ban
The Umatilla County Commissioners declared a temporary ban on all non-agricultural burning within the unincorporated areas of the county on Thursday. The ban is...
Ready to Ride
Bike Program Offers Challenges and Rewards
Monday marked the beginning of a challenging but exciting week for the 20 kids who participated in this year’s...
School District Reseals School Parking Lots
If you drive past Hermiston High School on a regular basis, you may have noticed that its parking lot has been out of commission...
Saturday Market Seeks Talent Show Contestants
The Hermiston Saturday Market is looking for contestants for Hermiston’s Got Talent set the Saturday market on July 19 at McKenzie Park.
The talent show...
Epilepsy Fundraiser Takes In Nearly $8,000
The 2014 Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy in Hermiston has raised nearly $8,000.
The event was held June 21 at McKenzie Park to raise money for...
Hermiston Man Graduates from Apprentice Program
A Hermiston man was among three who graduated Thursday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Power Plant Apprentice Program.
The graduation took place during...
Umatilla County Jobless Rate Falls in May
Umatilla County’s unemployment rate fell a tenth of a percentage point in May, while Morrow County’s rose two-tenths.
According to the Oregon Department of Employment,...
Anglers to Get Rare Opportunity on Grande Ronde
For the first time in almost 40 years, anglers will have a chance to fish for spring chinook on the Grande Ronde River June...
Study: Oregon Job Vacancies Hard to Fill
Businesses reported that almost half (48 percent) of Oregon’s job vacancies in 2013 were “difficult to fill,” according to a new report from the...
Head Start Offers Learning Picnics for Young Children
Umatilla Morrow Head Start is promising to give young children a chance to mix fun with learning with its upcoming Learning Picnics.
All children up...
Echo Woman Arrested After I-84 Car Chase
A 31-year old woman was arrested Wednesday by Oregon State Police (OSP) after allegedly stealing a relative's car and then attempting to elude troopers...
City to Add New Feature to Aquatic Center
Visitors to the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will be treated to a new attraction, but will have to wait until next summer to enjoy...
250 Walkers Have Joined Trail Trakkers Program
Hermiston’s summer walking program is proving to be a hit.
Hermiston Parks and Recreation Director Larry Fetter said 250 people so far have signed up...
Band Booster Event Yields 11 Donated Instruments
The Hermiston School District will have 11 additional instruments for its music students, thanks to a recent instrument donation program.
The program, hosted by the...
Hermiston Masons to Expand Bikes for Books Program
The Hermiston Masonic Lodge plans to expand its Bikes for Books program to all five elementary schools in town.
The Masons will purchase and donate...
Hermiston Identifies Top Legislative Priorities
The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is developing its legislative agenda for the 2015 session and Hermiston has identified four issues it hopes will...
