Council Receives Draft Ordinance on Food Vendors
Hermiston moved one step closer Monday night to regulating mobile food vendors within the city.
The Hermiston City Council’s subcommittee on mobile food vending presented...
Hermiston to Join County Dispatch System in 2014
If everything goes according to plan, Hermiston will be part of a county-wide emergency dispatch system by July 2014.
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday...
Umatilla Council Seeks Applicants for Vacant Seat
Applications are open for anyone interested in serving on the Umatilla City Council.
At its most recent meeting, the council declared a vacancy in position...
Umatilla County Fair Announces Contest Winners
The Umatilla County Fair wrapped up a week of exhibits, entertainment and carnival rides, but there’s one last piece of business left before closing...
A Haunting in Umatilla?
Ghost Hunters Northwest Investigate Strange Occurrences in Umatilla Home
The e-mail landed in my inbox on July 22. It was short and to the point:
“We...
Rambouillets: Built to last
Imposing-Looking Sheep Catch Fairgoers' Attention
Take a stroll through the sheep barn on the Umatilla County Fairgrounds and you’ll see dozens of them eating, sleeping...
Public Invited to Kennison Field Grand Opening
The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the newly-renovated Kennison Field Complex at Hermiston High School on Friday, Aug. 23.
The ceremony...
Umatilla Aims to Continue 'Safe Routes' Program
Increased Construction Costs Could Downsize Project
Both the city and the local school district will likely put up funds to help a “Safe Routes to...
Police on Lookout for Hermiston Man
A father and 6-year-old son riding their bikes together is one thing, but when the bikes are motorcycles, that’s another.
That was the case Tuesday...
School District Reviews Crisis Response Plans
Hermiston School District administrators met with first responders this week to review crisis response plans and conduct a “table top” exercise.
The training was coordinated...
Zaniac Embraces His 'Inner Dork'
The best compliment Alex Zerbe ever received came from none other than Sharon Osbourne, wife of heavy metal icon and rock and roll crazy...
Umatilla Repeals Gun Restriction Ordinance
It’s no longer illegal to carry a firearm into a bar in Umatilla – if you have the correct permits, of course.
Until Monday night,...
Kennison Field Rated High for Quality, Safety
Grand Opening Set for Aug. 23; Season Kicks Off Following Week
What do the Dallas Cowboys and the Hermiston Bulldogs have in common? They both...
District Maintains Strong Credit Rating
Standard and Poor’s recently affirmed the Hermiston School District’s strong issuer credit rating (ICR) of AA- with a AA+ enhanced and underlying rating. ...
Familiar Faces Leaving School Board, Council
Meeting Dates Changed for August to Avoid Conflicting with Fair
Two Umatilla governing boards will announce vacancies at meetings this month. The Umatilla City Council...
Hermiston Unveils City's Brand Identity
Hermiston has been growing steadily for the past 10-15 years, fueled in large part by its agricultural industry.
With an eye on future growth, the...
Fair Announces 2013 Parade Winners
The judging for the Umatilla County Fair Parade could not have been easy, considering there were 151 registered entries, plus another 20 or so...
Parading Through Town
Parade Signals Start of Umatilla County Fair Week
Just after 6:30 p.m., the first entrant in the 2013 Umatilla County Fair Parade made its way...
