The Clock Doc
Dick Jackson Brings Dead Clocks Back to Life
Dick Jackson has no excuse for ever being late to anything. After all, the Hermiston man has...
Take a Walk Through Hermiston's History
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Highlight's City's Past
“If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development.”
A local Girl Scout would agree with...
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 Council Approves Annexation for New Subdivision
The Hermiston City Council annexed 7.4 acres into the city limits Monday night, paving the way for up to 35 new homes and an...
Umatilla County Announces Response to Big Spike in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 cases in Umatilla County are rapidly rising. Last week there were 352 cases of COVID-19 - a fourfold increase in cases from the...
All 36 Oregon Counties to Receive Federal Assistance Over 2 Years
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced that all 36 Oregon counties will receive a combined $113.1 million in federal assistance over the next two years...
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Hermiston Man on Robbery, Other Charges
A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly breaking into a home, threatening the resident and stealing several power tools.
Around 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Lawsuit Over Shearer’s Foods Fire in Hermiston Seeks $90 Million
Insurers of the Shearer’s Foods plant that burned down in 2022 in Hermiston are seeking more than $90 million in a lawsuit.
Attorneys filed the...
Truck Driver Hospitalized After Rollover on Power Line Road
The driver of a commercial truck hauling potatoes was hospitalized Tuesday morning after the vehicle rolled on to its side at Power Line Road.
At...
Fire District Gives Update on Aftermath of Shearer’s Foods Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 provided an update on its Facebook page on the fire at Shearer’s Foods and the aftermath.
Crews conducted a fire...
Hermiston, Helix Have Umatilla County’s Highest Vaccination Rates
Hermiston and Helix have the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the county, according to the Umatilla County Health Department.
As of Oct. 7, both Hermiston...
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...
City to Officially Unveil South Hermiston Industrial Park
The city of Hermiston will officially unveil the development project that extended road, water lines, sewer pipes, and upgraded electrical power to the South...
Round-Up Contestant Dies in Collision
A Pendleton Round-Up contestant was killed Thursday evening and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police...
Good Shepherd Among Top Hospitals in Nation for Nursing Communication
When a patient is admitted to a hospital, they can experience a wide range of emotions including anxiety and confusion.
Sure, they want to get...
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...
Hermiston High School FFA Team Places 3rd in National Competition
The Hermiston High School FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Team finished third at the FFA National Convention on Wednesday.
A field of the best 16 teams...
Hermiston Man Dies in 2-Vehicle Accident in Morrow County
A Hermiston man died early Tuesday morning in an accident on Interstate 84 in Morrow County.
The Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash...
One Man Dead, 2 Others Seriously Injured in Fall South of Pilot Rock
A Pilot Rock man died and two others were seriously hurt in a fall while recreating near West Birch Creek south of Pilot Rock.
Cody...
Former UHS Student Arrested After Posting Threatening Video
A former Umatilla High School student was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly posting a video of himself with a weapon and a threatening statement.
According...
