Hermiston Police Temporarily Relocated During Station Remodel
The Hermiston Public Safety Center is undergoing a significant remodel, temporarily moving Hermiston Police operations to multiple locations.
This adjustment will allow continued service while...
Hermiston Councilor Rod Hardin Signs Off After 32 Years
In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected president, the internet had not yet become a part of our daily lives and Hermston’s population was barely...
Hermiston Rotary Club Completes Pavilion at Harrison Park
The Hermiston Rotary Club has completed construction of a new pavilion at Harrison Park, the final large piece in the rejuvenation project that also...
Hermiston Councilors Say Goodbye to Long-Time Public Servants
The city of Hermiston said goodbye to its mayor and two councilors Monday night as Dave Drotzmann, Rod Hardin and Nancy Peterson took part...
Rain, Clouds Can’t Stop Bikers from Brightening Holidays for Kids
About a quarter past noon on Saturday, the rumble of motorcycles could be heard coming down Elm Avenue in Hermiston for the 21st annual...
Watch for Wildlife: Vehicle Collisions with Deer, Elk Peak This Time of Year
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them...
Lucky Star Mobile Bar Brings the Fun to Life’s Celebrations
Mikayla Bredfield is a busy woman. During the week she teaches at Irrigon Jr./Sr. High and on weekends you can find her somewhere in...
Retail Recruitment Company Discusses Opportunities in Hermiston
The Hermiston City Council learned on Monday that five national retailers have expressed interest in locating a store in Hermiston.
That news was part of...
Umatilla Electric Achieves Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) announced today a major milestone in the utility’s sustainability efforts.
Thanks to strong collaboration with power supply partners, UEC’s carbon emissions...
‘Land of Lights’ Festival Unites Hermiston’s Holiday Celebrations
A revamped and expanded holiday festival will illuminate the entire Hermiston community this December, transforming the town into a Land of Lights while building...
Firearms Stolen from Hermiston Store; $10,000 Reward Being Offered
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Aug. 16 burglary of...
Orthopedic Surgeon Zhiqing Xing Joins Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Zhiqing Xing, MD-PhD, to Good Shepherd Orthopedics.
“We are excited that Dr. Xing...
City of Hermiston Moves to Phase II of Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston has moved into Phase 2 of its Safety Action Plan.
The aim of the plan is to create safer transportation systems...
Nonprofits Highlight Commitment to Community at Hermiston’s 2nd Annual Service Fair
More than two dozen service organizations set up shop on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Hermiston Community Center for the second annual Service Fair...
Hermiston City Council Honors Hispanic Advisory Committee
The Hermiston City Council paid tribute Monday night to the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory (HAC) Committee with a certificate of recognition.
The HAC was formed in...
Oregon Livestock Farmers Will Soon Face More Oversight
By Alejandro Figueroa/OPB
Oregon farmers raising sheep, chicken or cows will soon have to comply with new state rules.
Environmental groups and some small farm advocates...
Request for Zoning Change, Annexation Goes Back for Review
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night in favor of considering a proposed change in the city’s comprehensive plan map that would allow a...
Survey: Driver Behavior Top Safety Concern Among Hermiston Residents
Hermiston residents’ primary safety concern on public roads is driver behavior, especially around schools, parks and other community centers.
That concern was revealed in a...
Good Shepherd Celebrates New Location of Cancer Center
Physicians, staff and cancer survivors celebrated the new location of the Good Shepherd Cancer Center on Thursday.
Board-Certified Hematologist & Oncologist Dr. Stephen Iacoboni helped...
Crowd Stays Cool During Chamber’s Summer Mixer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Mixer on Thursday featured an evening of food, beverages, music and socializing.
And, despite a temperature of 100...
