Hermiston Mayoral Candidates Emphasize Community in Forum
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which also featured a panel with the state Senate District 29 candidates, at Hermiston City Hall....
Stanfield City Manager Explains Why City Has No Primary Election
Other cities in Oregon may be wedded to local primary elections at every opportunity, but Stanfield shrugs them off.
“The process of elections for a...
CTUIR Awarded $3M for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation (CTUIR) will receive $3 million in federal funding to build a wastewater treatment plant to recycle water...
Hermiston High School FCCLA Students Celebrate Success
Students involved with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America from Hermiston High School celebrated successes during the Oregon FCCLA State Leadership Conference.
Advisor Angie...
Smith Gives Legislative Review at Hermiston Chamber Event
Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, told the crowd Wednesday, March 27, at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon they could ask him any questions they...
Hermiston Adopts Naming Rights Policy for Publicly-Owned Facilities
With the lure of a potential $1 million donation to the HEROS fields looming large, the Hermiston City Council on Monday adopted a city...
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...
Hermiston Council Declines to Put Cannabis Sales on November Ballot
The Hermiston City Council voted 7-1 during Monday’s regular meeting to take no action on drafting and submitting a commercial cannabis measure for voters’...
Locals Weigh in on Proposal for Wind Farm in Umatila, Morrow Counties
A few Morrow County residents gave their input Thursday, March 21, on an energy company’s proposal to expand a wind farm that it has...
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...
Solemn Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of Depot Explosion
Eighty years ago today at 9:21 p.m. an explosion inside an igloo at the Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot outside of Hermiston instantly killed the...
Hermiston Shines Light on Selfless Citizens at Annual DSA Banquet
A ground-breaking cowboy, a Stanfield stalwart and a desert oasis were among the winners Wednesday night at Hermiston's 54th Distinguished Service Awards banquet.
Held at...
Grant Helps Boardman Marina Park Get New Fishing-Cleaning Machine
Boardman-area anglers rejoice! A new fishing-cleaning machine is now available at Marina Park.
A large crowd turned out on Tuesday, March 19 for the grand...
Mission’s Esther Bambrough Has a Passion for Helping People in Need
Meet Esther Bambrough, a fiercely religious woman who describes herself on her Facebook page as a Pentecostal Apostolic servant of God.
She is also a...
At 80, Pilot Rock Man Ready to Celebrate New Lease on Life
Rod Anderson turns 80 on Saturday and he’s inviting several dozen friends and family to help celebrate.
The purpose of the celebration isn’t his 80th...
Hermiston’s New Psychiatric Care Facility ‘a Step in the Right Direction’
Mental health advocates, elected officials and community members turned out en masse on Thursday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rivers Edge Acute Center for...
Hermiston School District Announces New Communications Officer
The Hermiston School District has a familiar face as its new chief communications officer.
The district on its website announced the hire of Maryanna Hardin...
Good Shepherd Announces Addition of Hospital-Based Dialysis Care
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced on Tuesday that it has equipped its Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department to provide dialysis treatment,...
Second Street Gateway Improvement Project Begins This Week
Contractors will begin work this week on the Second Street Gateway Project at the intersection of S.E. Second Street and Highway 395 in Hermiston.
The project will realign...
Hermiston Customers to See Big Jump in Garbage Bill On April 1
Hermiston residents will pay 37 percent more each month for garbage service beginning April 1.
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to approve a...
