Ordinance Could Put Damper on Smoke City
Smoke City has been in business in Hermiston for about a year. After Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting, however, it’s unclear how much...
Express Employment Professionals Celebrate New Location
Anyone looking for employment knows how frustrating and stressful the job market can be. Likewise for businesses looking to fill a job opening. Finding...
District Officials Break Ground for Two New Elementary Schools
On the day when all Hermiston students returned to in-class instruction, Hermiston School District officials and board members held ground-breaking ceremonies for two new...
After 2 Years, Hermiston’s New Funland Playground Opens to Public
Hermiston had plenty to celebrate on Sunday with the Fourth of July, the opening of Funland Playground and a resounding 'good riddance' to the...
Living Life to the Fullest
Jean Christofori Howton's Life Is a Work in Progress
A couple of years ago, Jean painted her three-story house by herself — by hand. Last...
Hermiston Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges
Charges Stem from March Auto Accident That Killed Ione Man
A Hermiston woman is in jail on manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal traffic...
School District Hires Dave Padilla to Lead Hermiston High Baseball Team
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Dave Padilla as the new Hermiston High School head baseball coach.
A former Bulldog baseball...
School District to Sign $12.6 Million Contract for HHS Addition
On Monday, the Hermiston School District Board authorized the district to enter into a contract with Fowler General Construction for the base bid amount of...
Ports Gain Control of Industrial Lands on Former Umatilla Chemical Depot
The industrial properties of the former Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston have new owners. At least for the time being.
The Columbia Development Authority owns...
A Closer Look at the BMCC Bond Renewal Measure
When Blue Mountain Community College marked its 50th anniversary last year, it not only celebrated its first 50 years of existence, it also used...
Good Shepherd Urgent Care Welcomes Physician Stewart Swena
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) recently welcomed Dr. Stewart Swena to Good Shepherd Urgent Care.
Swena joined Drs. Buck, Carlson, Johnson, Trask and Irma...
New Road Going In at South Hermiston Industrial Park
A new road is going in at the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP).
In order to open up new mid-sized industrial lots for development, the...
Girls at HHS in Trouble for Dress Code Violations Far More Often than Boys
Teachers and administrators at Hermiston High School since the start of the 2021 school year sent 146 out of 1,712 students to the office...
Tickets on Sale for Ed Asner's FDR Performance
Thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Desert Arts Council, history will come to life on Oct. 15, 2013 when Ed Asner brings his...
Hermiston Looks to Create Gas Utility Company
When the dust settles and the history books are written about Hermiston, it could be said that a mathematical error led to the creation...
Poachers Kill 2 Pronghorn, Leave 2 Others Mortally Wounded in Thrill Kill
Poachers left two pronghorn antelope dead and two more to suffer on the night of Jan. 16 in a thrill kill near the eastern...
Board gives go-ahead to contractor to begin Kennison project work
The Hermiston School District Board voted unanimously to approve construction of the $5 million Kennison Field renovation project and gave the go-ahead for work...
Hermiston Council Selects New City Manager
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to offer the city manager job to Byron Smith.
The selection of the current Fort Madison, Iowa...
Council OKs Police, City Manager Contracts
It’s official – Byron Smith will begin the job of Hermiston city manager on Aug. 25. The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to...
Council Examines Homelessness in Hermiston
Who are the homeless in Hermiston and what services are available to them?
Those questions were discussed at length Monday night during the Hermiston City...
