Hermiston Community Foundation to Manage Wilcox Endowment Fund
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has formed a partnership with Alan and John Wilcox to create The Wilcox Family Endowment Fund.
The endowment fund...
Hermiston Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge Among Others
A potential murder victim and Hermiston city employee helped police apprehend and arrest a Hermiston man on several charges including attempted murder.
Hermiston Police Chief...
Hermiston School Board Hears from Frustrated Parents, Students
Eleven months of social distancing, isolation and distance learning came to a head Monday night as parents and students vented their fears and frustrations...
Craving for some Girl Scout Cookies? You Can Now Order Them Online
For the first time ever, consumers who don’t know a Girl Scout can now purchase Girl Scout Cookies online from a local troop for...
Hermiston Rotary Club Adding New Picnic Shelter to Funland Playground
With the help of the Walmart Distribution Center, Hermiston Rotary Club members are contributing to the new Funland Playground by funding and constructing a...
UEC, University of Oregon Partnering to Provide Free COVID Testing
Thanks to a partnership with University of Oregon and its research project, RADx-Up, Umatilla Electric Cooperative will be one of four local sites hosting...
Man Appeals His 50-Month Sentence; Re-Trial Gets Him 70 Months
A Milton-Freewater man who appealed a 50-month sentence for a stabbing incident has now been sentenced to 70 months in prison after being granted...
Hermiston Man Gets 200 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Incest
A Hermiston man was sentenced to 200 years in prison after pleading guilty to 19 sexual offense counts involving his granddaughter.
Umatilla County District Attorney...
City of Hermiston Gives Its Dogs Something to Bark About
Part of Butte Park has gone to the dogs - literally.
The city of Hermiston has created a dog park near the spray pad at...
Hermiston Joins Nationwide Protests Over May 25 Killing of George Floyd
Several dozen people came together in Hermiston today to join the nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd.
A small crowd began gathering at...
Severe Weekend Wind Storm Uproots Trees
This weekend's Eastern Oregon wind storm caused havoc throughout the area, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines. The National Weather Services recorded wind...
Oregon Gas Tax to Increase on Jan. 1
The second of four planned increases in the state gas tax goes into effect Jan. 1. The increase is part of House Bill 2017,...
Rich Betz, Co-Founder of Bud-Rich Potato, Passes Away at 76
Hermiston lost one of its pioneers with the recent death of Rich Betz.
Betz died on Nov. 26 at the age of 76.
The co-founder of...
InteMountain ESD Teacher Named 2019 Migrant Teacher of the Year
Edelmira “Connie” Garcia, a longtime InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) employee, was named the 2019 Title I-C Mirant Education Teacher of the Year by...
‘Education is Rehabilitation’ in BMCC Corrections Programs
The students in Blue Mountain Community College’s Corrections Education Programs know the work they do in the classroom to earn a GED certification is...
Hermiston Council OKs Annexation for Residential Development
The Hermiston City Council approved a request Monday night to annex approximately 40 acres of land to allow for the development of single-family homes...
Hermiston Police Find Suspect Who Allegedly Dropped Gun During Pursuit
The man who allegedly dropped a gun that discharged when it hit the ground while fleeing on foot from police was apprehended and is...
Hermiston Police, 7-Eleven Teaming Up for Annual Operation Chill
In conjunction with 7-Eleven, the Hermiston Police Department will again participate in Operation Chill.
Operation Chill is celebrating its 24th anniversary as a community relations program...
Umatilla County Fair to Admit Kids 10 and Under Into Fair for Free This...
This just in from the Umatilla County Fair: Children 10 and under will be admitted into the fair for free this year.
Fair officials announced...
Smith Touts Several Bills To Benefit Hermiston, Eastern Oregon Programs
The 2019 Oregon legislative session has adjourned with Rep. Greg Smith touting several bills to help out constituencies in Eastern Oregon.
Among the nearly 400...
