City to Transfer Class A Misdemeanors to Circuit Court
The city of Hermiston will began a 20-month experiment on May 1 in which it will turn all Class A misdemeanors over to the...
One Book, One Community Events Set for Next Week
Altrusa International of Hermiston will present a series of One Book, One Community events next week.
On Wednesday, April 16 at noon, there will be...
Lions Club Presents Murder Mystery, Potato Bar
The Umatilla Lions Club will present a Murder Mystery and Potato Bar tonight at 7 p.m.
The event takes place at the Umatilla High School...
Loan, Grant Programs Aim to Revitalize Downtown
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and Hermiston’s façade grant program aim to encourage economic growth in the community.
Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark...
Another Umatilla Prison Inmate Dies
An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution was found dead early Thursday morning – the fourth death of an inmate at the prison since...
West Park Student Wins Day Camp Logo Contest
Fifth grader Shae Boothroyd of Hermiston is the winner of the inaugural Fun at the Fair Day Camp logo contest.
The contest was put on...
Hermiston FFA Chapter Names Officers
The Hermiston High School FFA chapter named its 2014-15 officers.
The officers are Taylor Katsel-Bradshaw, president; Chase Carslon, vice president; Shandie Britt, secretary; Brady Linnell,...
Walden Speaks Out on Internet Freedom
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today appeared on Fox News to talk about legislation the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will consider today to protect...
Main Stylin' Nook Raising Funds for Chemo Patients
The Main Stylin’ Nook in Stanfield is raising money for bio-medical freezers with its third annual Rapunzel Project fundraiser.
During the month of April, the...
OSP to Crack Down on Distracted Driving
During April, the Oregon State Police (OSP) is joining law enforcement and traffic safety partners to increase awareness and save lives during national "Distracted...
Corps Begins Spring Fish Operations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has begun implementing its 2014 Spring Fish Operations Plan (Spring FOP) at the four lower Snake River...
Free Youth Fishing Day Set for McNary Ponds
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and several local partners will host a free youth fishing event at the McNary Channel Ponds near...
Elderly Man Found After 2-Hour Search
A dispute between an elderly couple on Interstate 84 near Pendleton Tuesday led to the man walking off and ended two hours later –...
Ideas Taking Root at Community Garden
On Saturday morning, volunteers and gardeners began preparing a plot of land behind Good Shepherd Medical Center to become Lovin’ Spadefuls, the Hermiston community...
EOTEC Authority Board Seeks Public Input
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will be holding public meetings April 15-17 to receive public input.
The meetings will be held...
Online Sales Techniques Training Offered May 9
The Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center along with the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is offering online sales techniques training that can...
Chamber Seeks Vendors for 9th Annual Funfest
Vendors will have a chance to sell their goods or advertise their business or organization during the annual Hermiston Funfest on Main Street.
The event...
Volunteers Plant 7,000 Trees at Oxbow Trail
Volunteers of all ages arrived at the Oxbow Trail property near Riverfront Park in Hermiston Saturday morning to help plant trees.
The 2014 Leadership Hermiston...
Man Charged After 'Slow-Speed' Pursuit
A slow-speed pursuit involving Hermiston police and a Hermiston man ended late Sunday morning with the driver facing several charges.
The incident began around 2:15...
Police Cite Another Teen-Mom Pair on Graffiti Charges
Just days after a Hermiston teenager and his mother were cited in connection to a rash of graffiti vandalism in town, Hermiston police cited...
