Transient Faces Multiple Burglary, Theft Charges
A local transient with more than a dozen arrests on his record was charged in connection with a string of burglaries following investigations by...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Kills 10 Cows, Injures Motorist
A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 204 near milepost 18 in Umatilla County Tuesday morning resulted in the death of 10 cows and one injured...
The Art of the eBay Sale
Retired Electronics Enthusiast Finds Business Success Online
As of 6 a.m., this morning, there were 1,858 ceramic cows for sale or for bid on eBay....
Case of Jaywalking Results in Weapons Charges
What began as a warning for jaywalking Saturday ended in the arrest of a Hermiston man on weapons charges involving an illegal shotgun.
The incident...
UHS Robotics Team Places 51st Out of 400
The Umatilla High School robotics team is returning home from the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championships in St. Louis after placing 51st out of...
Program to Provide Information on Epilepsy
"Epilepsy 101," a presentation on basic information about epilepsy, seizure awareness and first aid, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Audio Recordings of Council Meetings Now Online
Audio recordings for Hermiston City Council meetings are now available online.
Residents can find the recordings of the council meetings under the “Public Records” tab...
Revitalization Plans Aim to Draw People Downtown
A general list of projects and programs designed to revitalize downtown Hermiston was approved on Thursday, but the concepts for those plans have been...
UEC Looks Ahead to 'Bright Future'
Umatilla Electric Cooperative looked back on its past and ahead to its future during the 76th annual meeting on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at...
Urban Renewal Projects Total $2.5 Million
Project Funding Will Not Require New Taxes
After some give and take and back and forth, along with a little budget tweaking, Hermiston’s Urban Renewal...
Desert View Staff Meet Principal Finalists
The staff at Desert View Elementary School met their new principal Thursday afternoon – they just don’t know who he or she is yet.
The...
Umatilla Budget Includes Money for Marina, Library
City Council to Approve Final Budget on June 4
The city of Umatilla has set aside $40,000 to operate the Umatilla Marina and RV Park...
Camp Teaches Those with Disabilities to Ride Bikes
June Camp Now Registering Participants
Learning to ride a bike just got a little easier for people with disabilities.
iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that...
Hermiston Crime Numbers Down from Year Ago
In the first three months of the year, violent and property crimes are down almost across the board from 2012 and are at their...
Council Declines Jones' Request for Reimbursement
Jones Claims City Should Pay $1,025 Tax Penalty
Former Hermiston Assistant City Manager Ray Jones paid a visit to the council chambers at Hermiston City...
Local Fire Departments Seek New District
Hermiston-Stanfield District Would Mean Hike in Tax Rates
Hermiston and Stanfield voters will determine next year whether or not to form a new fire district.
If...
Eighth Graders Get Inside Scoop on High School
Approximately 400 Hermiston eighth graders got a sneak peek Friday at what high school life will be like for them during a tour of...
Author's Message: Don't Fear the Robot
As any science fiction fan knows, if you see a robot with red eyes glowing at you, turn and run the other way as...
Joint Ways & Means Committee Hears Wish Lists
More than 100 people made their way inside the auditorium at Hermiston High School Saturday afternoon to listen and share their opinions with the...
Ed Foundation Awards Nearly $16,000 in Grants
With the price of Apple stock still falling, now might be a good time to invest in the company, because if Hermiston teachers are...
