Freezing Fog Could Make Roads Slick
Patchy freezing fog is forecast for the Hermiston area for much of the coming week, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to...
HHS Video of the Week: Christmas Favorites!
Hermiston High School senior and Northeast Oregon Now correspondent Tory Gertsch asked her fellow students to name the best Christmas gift they ever received...
Pedestrian Killed on Highway 11 in Milton-Freewater
A 69-year old Milton-Freewater man died Monday evening when he was struck by a pick-up truck as he attempted to cross Highway 11 on...
Meet the 2014 Umatilla County Fair Court
Four Umatilla County high school students have been named to serve on the 2014 Umatilla County Fair Court.
The newest court members and their families...
Council Allows Service on Multiple Committees
Prior to Monday night, if a community-minded individual wanted to serve on multiple city boards or committees, he or she was out of luck.
That...
Carpenter Re-Appointed to Budget Committee
The Hermiston City Council confirmed the re-appointment of Eric Carpenter to another three-year term on the city’s Budget Committee.
The council unanimously confirmed Carpenter’s re-appointment...
City's Water Tower Could Get New Look
Hermiston’s water tower could get a brand new look in the coming months.
The Hermiston City Council expressed interest Monday night in painting the city’s...
Economy Topic of Boardman Chamber Meeting
The economic outlook for Morrow County will be the topic of the Jan. 15 meeting of the Boardman Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting will be...
DMV Office in Hermiston Re-Opens
Two weeks after a pipe burst causing water to flood the interior, the Hermiston Department of Motor Vehicles office is back open.
The pipes, frozen...
Need Greater Than Ever for Christmas Express
On Saturday, a little girl pressed her face to the glass door of the Altrusa Room at Agape House. With her arms wrapped tight...
Sponsorships Available for Awards Banquet
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 41st annual Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet in Hermiston.
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is offering several levels of...
Umatilla Students Learn with Disastrous Results
Tornadoes and volcanos took over the cafeteria at McNary Heights Elementary on Thursday during the school's Junior FIRST Lego League Exhibition.
As part of the...
Council to Discuss 'Community Identity' on Monday
The Hermiston City Council will discuss its “community identity” efforts during an hour-long work session prior to Monday night’s city council meeting.
In 2011, the...
Hermiston Stars to Compete on Dance Floor
Back by popular demand, Dancing with the Hermiston Stars returns to the Hermiston High School Auditorium in January.
From the sultry dances of the tango,...
Snowfall Makes for Slick Driving Conditions
Cars and trucks were slipping and sliding on Hermiston’s slick, snow-covered roads early this morning as the expected fluffy white stuff piled up in...
Old Favorite Gets New Name & Look
The Desert River Inn in Umatilla was showing its age when its owners closed it down a year ago. Now, under new ownership and...
Oregon Man Found Hiding Inside Store Fitting Room
What do you do if you’ve missed your bus home and were strapped for cash?
According to the Tri-City Herald, a Pendleton man found himself...
Huston Named 2014 Fair Court Chaperone
A 4H leader, mother, wife and volunteer from Hermiston has been appointed as the 2014 chaperone for the Umatilla County Fair Court.
Shirley Huston has...
Weather Service Says No White Christmas
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas for the Eastern Oregon area, you and Bing Crosby can keep on dreaming.
The National Weather Service is...
Givens Elected Vice President of Counties Association
Umatilla County Commission Chair Larry Givens has been elected second vice-president of the Association of Oregon Counties.
Givens, a resident of Umapine, was first elected...
