Hermiston Laundry Mat Dryer Catches Fire; No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon when a dryer unit at a Hermiston laundry mat caught fire.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to the...
Hermiston Giving Residents Chance to Help Shape City’s Future
The city of Hermiston is asking the community to help lay out the road map for the next couple of decades with its Hermiston...
City Council Approves Purchase of 44 Acres of Developable SHIP Property
The Hermiston City Council agreed Monday night to approve the purchase of 44 acres at the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP).
The intent of the...
Hermiston Turns back Pasco, 44-20, in Battle of the Bulldogs
Hermiston’s Isaac Corey rushed for four touchdowns and threw for two more in the Bulldogs’ 44-20 home victory over Pasco on Friday night.
The Bulldogs...
Man Life Flighted to Hospital Following Snow Bike Accident
A Walla Walla man was Life Flighted to a hospital Saturday evening following a snow bike crash south of Highway 204.
Around 5:13 p.m. on...
Hermiston Community Foundation Introduces Valley Giving Guide
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) is involved in a new effort to bring donations and attention to several nonprofits making a difference in...
Driver From Fatal Christmas Day Crash in Jail on Manslaughter
The driver involved in a Christmas Day crash near Hermiston that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy now is in the Umatilla...
Crews Clean Up Hydrochloric Acid Leak on Interstate 84
No injuries were reported Wednesday when hydrochloric acid leaked from a commercial trailer on Interstate 84.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1) responded around 6:46...
An Open Invitation to Steal
60 Percent of Stolen Vehicles Had Keys Left Inside
Analysis presented to Hermiston’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday night by Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston shows...
Umatilla to Improve Foot Traffic Access to Downtown
From one side of town to the other, streets in Umatilla will take on a new look in the near future as plans move...
Umatilla Puts Moratorium on Adult Businesses
The Umatilla City Council unanimously passed a 120-day moratorium on adult businesses Tuesday night.
The moratorium will prevent any new adult businesses – defined in...
Umatilla County Fire District Puts $13.1 Million Bond Measure on Ballot
Umatilla County Fire District #1 is asking voters to consider a bond measure in the May election, which will fund a variety of equipment,...
Former Competitors Team Up to Open Eastern Oregon Computers
Will Studer and Chris (CJ) Nycz like to say that a computer is like a car. It needs a little TLC from time to...
Hermiston School District Set to Hire Contractor for New Rocky Heights
The Hermiston School Board has authorized district administration to enter into contract with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for the Rocky Heights Elementary School bond...
I-84 Now Open in E. Oregon
The westbound and eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now open in eastern Oregon, however, many other routes remain closed.
Crews from the Oregon Department...
HHS Generation College Wins Statewide Honor
Hermiston High School’s Generation College program received The Excellence in Access Award this week.
The award, presented by the Oregon College Access Network (OrCAN), is...
City Crew Replacing Water Valves on Orchard
The water department crew for the city of Hermiston is busy replacing water valves along Orchard Avenue.
Roy Bicknell, water superintendent for the city of...
Irrigon Junior-Senior High Prepares New Track for 2022-23 School Year
Students and staff returning to Irrigon Junior-Senior High School will notice some upgrades when they return to classes next week, including the new track...
Lucky Endz Gifts Celebrates 20 Years of Business Success on Main Street
Starting a new business is a leap of faith. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20 percent of new businesses fail during the...
Cromwell Joins Umatilla Electric as Vice President of Power Supply
An experienced utility professional has joined Umatilla Electric Cooperative as vice president of Power Supply, a new position at the Hermiston-based cooperative.
Robert Cromwell, originally...
