Energy- and Money-Saving Tips to Cool Off When the Heat is On
Warm spring weather is here, and many Oregonians may feel their homes and energy bills heating up. Energy Trust of Oregon offers some simple...
With Move to WIAA, Changes Coming for Hermiston Student Athletes
With the Hermiston School District’s transition to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), the district must change some athletic practices, beginning this fall.
WIAA has...
Tribes: Pacific Lamprey Returning to Umatilla River in Record Numbers
Pacific lamprey, a prehistoric fish native to the Columbia River Basin and treasured by Native American people, are returning to Oregon’s Umatilla River in...
HHS Says Goodbye to the Largest Graduating Class in School History
A huge crowd watched as the largest graduating class in the history of Hermiston High School walked across the stage at the Toyota Center...
Summer Season a Deadly Time for Teen Drivers, According to AAA
More than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day...
Hermiston School Committee Seeks Direction for Future Bond Measure
Hermiston residents voted against a $104 million school bond measure a little over a year ago. Now, a committee is trying to figure out...
Can You Tell the Difference Between a Wolf and a Coyote? Take the Quiz
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has launched a new online Coyote and Gray Wolf ID Quiz to help people differentiate between wolves and...
Hermiston Community Remembers Harkie with Love and Laughter
Frank Harkenrider would have enjoyed Saturday’s memorial service in his honor. The former Hermiston mayor, who passed away in July at the age of...
Trump Nominates Hermiston Native to Spot on Federal Court
Today, President Donald Trump announced that he has nominated 16 individuals to federal judgeships, including Hermiston native Ryan Bounds.
If confirmed, Bounds will serve as a Circuit...
Hermiston School District Responds to Trump’s DACA Decision
The Hermiston School District issued a statement in reaction to President Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that he is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood...
General Surgeon Trading Big Apple for Hermiston’s Watermelon Haven
General surgeon R. Todd Jones, MD, is trading in skyscrapers and taxi cabs for agriculture and glistening streams at Good Shepherd Medical Group (GSMG) upon...
HHS honored for Transforming Education Through Digital Learning
Hermiston High School was one of five schools and districts that were awarded the Fuel Education Transformation Awards for using online and blended learning...
Switch to a Bike? Cost of Owning New Vehicle is Pricey, Says AAA
Owning and operating a new vehicle in 2017 costs an average of $8,469 per year or $706 per month according to AAA’s 2017 Your...
Boardman Quilt Group Adds New Exhibit Categories for 2017 Quilt Show
Two new categories have been added to the Oct. 13-14 Boardman Quilt Show.
The categories: People’s Choice Award for ages 9-11; and People’s Choice Award...
EOTEC Gets Rave Reviews Following Fair, Rodeo Week
The Umatilla County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo wrapped up their inaugural week at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) and the...
BMCC Officially Opens Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center
If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Thanks to the efforts of Blue Mountain Community College and a host of others, the grand...
Hermiston Awards Grant for RoeMark's Building
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to award a $10,000 façade grant for the old RoeMark’s building on Main Street.
The building is owned...
District Sprays in Response to West Nile Virus
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District conducted targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Sunday.
The application took place...
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...
Oregon Agriculture Is a Fruitful Endeavor
From berries to cherries to pears, Oregon continues to be a leader in the production of many types fruits. This summer and fall is...
