Hermiston City Council Takes Look at Finances of Hermiston Airport
The Hermiston Airport and its finances were the topic of a Hermiston City Council work session Monday night.
The question posed at the end of...
Woman Dies in UTV Accident
A family outing turned tragic on Sunday when a Sublimity woman died in a UTV accident in South Morrow County.
Kristi Lulay, 61, was operating...
Oregon House Passes Bill to Provide Child Tax Credit to Working Parents
The Oregon House on Thursday passed HB 3235, Oregon's first ever state-based child tax credit that will provide $1,000-per-child for working parents struggling to...
Business Resource Center to Offer Class Focusing on Online Platforms
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center will be offering a class to help businesses improve their online presence.
The class is set for 9...
Investment Group Seeking to Boost Oregon-Based Shari’s Restaurants
The parent company of Shari’s restaurants, Gather Holdings LLC, announced Tuesday, June 20, a deal to boost the company’s 42 Oregon-based restaurants.
The first Shari’s...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
One Person Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident on Westlund Road
One person was hospitalized Thursday morning in a two-vehicle accident on Westlund Road in Hermiston.
This morning at 6:59 a.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1...
Mobile Classroom Making STEM Education Fun for E. Oregon Students
The excitement was palpable Thursday afternoon as a couple dozen middle schoolers lined up to shoot off rockets they had just finished making during...
Sherrell Chevrolet to Host Route 395 Car Show on Saturday
Sherrell Chevrolet of Hermiston is hosting the second annual Route 395 Car
Show this Saturday, June 24.
The entry fee is $15; lunch will be provided....
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 19: Jairo Esau Mateo Francisco, 27, was arrested on the 1200 block of...
City’s IT Department Keeps Busy Servicing Outside Entities
Over the past year, the city of Hermiston has been taking on a side gig - providing IT services to neighboring cities and organizations.
That...
Wildhorse Pow Wow Celebrates Native American Culture and Heritage
The Wildhorse Pow Wow returns for its annual celebration of Native American culture and heritage.
From June 30 to July 2, Wildhorse Resort & Casino...
Parks Department Seeks Vendors for Fourth of July Celebration
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking vendors for this year’s Stars & Stripes Fourth of July Celebration in Butte Park.
The free fun...
City of Boardman Names Rolf Prag as New Public Works Director
The city of Boardman has hired Rolf Prag to lead the city’s Public Works Department.
Prag will be replacing former Public Works Director Kevin Kennedy...
Umatilla Preparing for This Weekend’s Landing Days Celebration
The city of Umatilla is preparing for another year of its Landing Days Festival, with a couple of changes in tow.
On June 23 and...
Broken Barrel in Stanfield Commissions Local Artist
Three new pieces commissioned by artist Barb Swan are now on display at the Broken Barrel, 120 W. Coe Ave.
The installations were commissioned after...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class tomorrow, June 21 at the Hermiston Senior...
Fire Chief Reflects on Massive Effort to Battle Hat Rock Fire
Scott Stanton knew the moment when last week’s Hat Rock Fire got away from the many dozens of firefighters battling the massive blaze.
Early on,...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 17: Patricia J. Johnson, 25, was arrested near N. First Place and W....
Desert Rose Ministries Blooms with Umatilla Electric Cooperative Grant
Desert Rose Ministries recently received a $2,500 grant from the Umatilla Electric Cooperative.
Mike Mehren, a volunteer at the Hermiston-based ministry, said the money will...
