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,...
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,...
