Latest Census Numbers Put Hermiston’s Population at 19,354
Hermiston continues to be the fastest growing city in Eastern Oregon, reaching a population of 19,354 in the 2020 census.
According to numbers released this month...
Wyden Honors Shearer’s Workers & Mayor During Visit to Hermiston
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden made a stop in Hermiston on Tuesday to honor the workers of Shearer’s Foods and the city’s efforts to support...
Motor Vehicle Accident in Hermiston Sends 1 Person to Hospital
One person was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning following a motor vehicle accident in Hermiston.
At 10:32 a.m. Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1)...
Cabin Fever to Heat Up Hermiston Stage
John Wambeke grew up in a show business family of sorts. He can remember his parents gathering up local talent from the rural parts...
Eat Your Veggies – They Probably Came from Oregon
Once again, statistics show that Oregon is among the nation’s leaders in the production of several types of vegetable crops, whether they are grown...
Physiatrists Join Good Shepherd’s Physical Medicine & Rehab Clinic
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed physiatrists Trey Rigert, MD and David Russo, DO, MPH, MS to the Good Shepherd Medical Group’s...
Morrow County Farmer Appointed to Oregon Board of Agriculture
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has appointed Eric Orem owner/operator of a diversified dryland wheat, hay, and cattle farming operation in Heppner, and Miguel Lopez,...
Hermiston School District Graduation Rates Continue to Climb
The Hermiston School District (HSD) had a graduation rate of 87.97 percent for the 2020-21 school year – an improvement of 4.23 percent over...
Hermiston Council Approves Plan to Create Adopt-a-Street Program
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to partner with the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce to create an Adopt-a-Street program.
The program encourages community members...
Hermiston Mayor Announces He’s Running for State Senate
It's official — Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann is running for the Oregon Senate.
Drotzmann announced Tuesday morning, June 6, that he will seek the District...
New Good Shepherd CEO: ‘We’re Judged Every Day by What We Do’
Shoveling two-and-a-half feet of snow off your roof in mid-April would be enough to drive a lot of people away from the snowy winters...
Two Chambers Help Cut Ribbon at First Coast Security in Hermiston
Because the COVID pandemic put so many things on hold, First Coast Security waited nearly 18 months to celebrate its new location on Hermiston...
Robotics Workshop Set for August
For the second year in a row, the Intermountain Education Service District and the Umatilla School District are partnering to create an opportunity for...
Ideas Taking Root at Community Garden
On Saturday morning, volunteers and gardeners began preparing a plot of land behind Good Shepherd Medical Center to become Lovin’ Spadefuls, the Hermiston community...
DNA Leads Hermiston Police to Make Arrest in October Rape Case
Hermiston police have arrested a 20-year-old man for rape after DNA evidence connected him to the crime from months earlier.
The arrest of Andre Davin...
Kip Moore to Headline Round-Up & Happy Canyon Kick-Off Concert
Chart-topping country star Kip Moore will bring his troubadour lifestyle and timeless sound to the Happy Canyon Arena on Saturday, Sept. 10, for the...
Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
Counselor Opens Private Practice in Hermiston
Nina Sobotta isn’t afraid of hard work. That, in part, explains why the full-time minority affairs officer with the...
Jan. 12: Umatilla County Reports 189th Death, New Case Record
New cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Umatilla County as the health department today reported the 189th county resident has died from COVID-19,...
Crews Put Out Warehouse Fire
Crews from the Umatilla County Fire District #1 were called to Campbell Drive early Tuesday morning for a warehouse fire.
No injuries were reported and...
City of Umatilla to Take Over Marina
On Thursday, the City of Umatilla will become lease holders on the Umatilla Marina & RV Park.
City staff will host a brief ceremony at...
