Oregon Has 2nd-Biggest Price Drop for Gallon of Gas in the Nation
Oregon drivers are enjoying gas prices that are falling more quickly than in other states.
For the week, the national average for regular slips two...
Hermiston Council to Seek Better Taxi Service
The Hermiston City Council will consider establishing a new taxi program tonight designed to encourage better competition.
The council will also vote on a resolution...
Smith Bringing Transportation Hearing to Hermiston
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) and the Joint Committee on Transportation Preservation and Modernization will hold public hearings in Hermiston today.
The committee is...
BMCC Shares Good News with Hispanic Committee
In May, Umatilla and Morrow county voters approved a bond measure that will pay for two new Blue Mountain Community College learning centers and...
BMCC Plans Welcome to the Pack Event
Are you getting ready to start your higher education at Blue Mountain Community College and are feeling a bit overwhelmed? Then register today for...
Hermiston Offers Prescription Discount Card
The city of Hermiston today launched a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications.
Through the program...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 11: Robert James Scaplehorn, 31, was cited and released on the 100 block...
Hermiston High Fundraiser on June 2 to Benefit School Volleyball Program
Hermiston High School will be the site of a Drive 4 UR School fundraiser on Saturday, 31June 2.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., test...
Oregon’s Gun Control Law Faces Hearings in Harney County Court
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
A voter-approved gun control law that’s been on hold for the past nine months heads back to court this week,...
25th Annual Martin Luther King March Set for Monday, Jan. 15
The 25th annual Martin Luther King March is Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hermiston City Hall, 180 NE Second St.
Hosted...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Internist Bradley Tymchuk
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) welcomed Internal Medicine physician, Bradley Tymchuk, MD, earlier this week. He joins Brian Larsen, MD, in the Internal...
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...
New Dealership Helping Feed the Hungry
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, August is a good month to check out the new and used vehicles at Tom’s...
Rocky Heights Staff to Participate in McTeacher’s Night Tonight
The staff of Rocky Heights Elementary School will be behind the counter taking orders at the Hermiston McDonald's tonight from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m....
Mayor, Municipal Court Judge Seats on May Ballot
Hermiston voters will have the opportunity to choose its next mayor and municipal court judge when the May 17 ballots arrive in the mail.
The...
UEC Donation Will Provide New Drone to Search and Rescue Team
Umatilla County Search and Rescue Foundation received a donation of $5,000 from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the purchase of a new drone.
The drone will...
Walden Seeks Wounded Warrior Fellow
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) announced today that his office has been selected to host a Wounded Warrior fellow, who will serve as a...
HPD Releases Information on Investigation into Missing Woman
The Hermiston Police Department (HPD) is continuing an eight-month investigation into the disappearance of Graciela Garcia, who was reported missing on Nov. 11.
HPD Chief...
Umatilla Superintendent Elected to National Education Governance Board
Umatilla School District Superintendent Heidi Sipe was elected to a three-year term on the executive committee of AASA, the School Superintendents Association.
The 22-member committee, elected by...
Eastern Oregon Computers to Celebrate Grand Opening on Saturday
Eastern Oregon Computers, 207 N.E. Fourth St. in Hermiston, is hosting a grand opening celebration this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2...
