District Announces Kennison Field Behavior Standards
With the opening of the newly-renovated Kennison Field Complex, the Hermiston School District has announced behavior standards for youth spectators in an effort to...
Comments Sought on Proposed Generation Facility
The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking public comment on a proposal to build a natural gas-powered electric generation facility in Hermiston.
The facility, to...
Altrusa Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Altrusa is now accepting applications for the fall/winter term for the Linda Gilleese Memorial Educational Scholarship.
Each year in the fall and spring, Altrusa International...
Eagles Spotted Along Columbia Gorge
I was heading west along the Columbia Gorge last fall when I came across these two beautiful bald eagles perched on a branch of...
New Wednesday School Schedule Takes Effect
The Hermiston School District will open its doors for the 2013-14 school year on Monday, Aug. 26. One of the changes to the school...
HAC Remains Hopeful Immigration Reform Will Pass
While the immigration reform bill passed by the U.S. Senate in June appears to be stalled in the House of Representatives, members of the...
Boy Helps OSP Save Father's Life
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is crediting the help of a 5-year old Spokane, Wash., boy for possibly saving the life of his 46-year...
New Principals Ready for New School Year
The 2013-14 school year is just around the corner, and for three local educators, the first day of school will be one of change.
The...
18 OSP Recruits Graduate from Basic Training
Eighteen Oregon State Police (OSP) recruit troopers, along with 11 recruit officers from other law enforcement agencies, graduated Friday, Aug. 16 from the Department...
Umatilla Board Postpones Action on Drug Testing
School Board to Wait Until it Fills Vacant Seats
The Umatilla School Board has opted to postpone discussions on random student drug-testing – but not...
Postcard Returns Home – 60 Years Later
This is the story of a humble postcard’s journey from Hermiston to The Dalles to Coeur d’Alene to Florida – and likely many parts...
An Evening With the Hermiston Melon Smashers
Roller Derby Team Also Smashes Stereotypes
I had a distinctly uneasy feeling Wednesday evening as I pulled into the parking lot of a Hermiston establishment....
Inside Hermiston's Underground Music Scene
The Grimm Den Promotes Up-and-Coming Bands
Tucked away on the outskirts of Hermiston sits an unassuming old building that most people don’t even know exists...
Investment in Ag Centers Said to be 'Game Changer'
Every year another 130 million people are born around the world, while 30 million of us die annually. That leaves a net gain of...
Fair Announces Muttin Bustin Winners
At the end of the fifth and final day at the Umatilla County Fair, Frank Rendon of Wool Busters awarded a Montana Silver Belt...
Head Start Offers Parenting Classes
The Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start is offering a variety of parenting education classes and workshops.
Classes are offered on child development, finances and budgeting, nutrition...
Health Care Topic of Chamber Luncheon
Health care will be the topic of the day at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Business To Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
The event...
Friends, Family Seek Donations for Cancer Patient
Family and friends of a Hermiston woman battling cancer are asking the community for donations to help with her medical costs.
Stefanie Reinhart, daughter of...
Hermiston Gives Financial Backing to Water Group
A new organization aimed at advocating at the state level for local water users gained a key member this week when the city of...
Police Arrest Man Who Fled on Motorcycle
One week after fleeing police on motorcycle, a Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was spotted in a local restaurant.
Gregory A. White,...
