Warehouse Beach

Male Drowns at Warehouse Beach

The body of a drowning victim was pulled from the water at Warehouse Beach near Hermiston Saturday evening. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible...
Police Response

Hermiston Police Arrest Man, Woman on Theft, Burglary Charges

Two people are in jail today after being arrested Sunday on burglary and theft charges. Jonathan Price, 35, 1183 S.W. Sixth St., Hermiston, and Maria...
Eagle Creek Fire

Interstate 84 Remains Evacuation Zone Due to Eagle Creek Fire

Interstate 84 remains an active evacuation zone due to the Eagle Creek Fire that is still burning. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working closely with fire...
Hermiston Council

Council to Consider Street Improvement Project Funding Tonight

The Hermiston City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances tonight that would increase franchise fees in order to raise revenue for a number...
Harkie Service

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...
HHS-Lewiston

Bulldogs Shut Out Bengals, 26-0

The Hermiston Bulldogs had reversal of fortune from a year ago by shutting out the Lewiston Bengals at Kennison Field Friday night, 26-0. The win...
White House

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...
Puppies

Don’t Forget Fido: Pets Need Protection from Poor Air Quality, Too

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster advise pet owners to be aware of the impact of wildfire smoke...

Hermiston Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges Involving Teenager

A Hermiston man is in jail on charges of sex abuse and harassment involving a 16-year-old female student. Hermiston police arrested Joel Cardenas, 35, on...
Hermiston High School

Dust Devil’s Fall Youth Cross Country Signups Under Way

Signup is under way for the Hermiston High School Dust Devils’ fall youth cross country season. The program is for first- through fifth-grade students. The...
Wildfire

Umatilla County Issues Air Quality Warning Due to Northwest Fires

The Umatilla County Health Department advises communities throughout Umatilla County to limit outdoor exercise and to stay indoors in well ventilated areas to the...
Hermiston School District

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...
Good Shepherd Health Care System

Good Shepherd Auxiliary Book, Gift Sale Wraps Up Today

The Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary's two-day book and gift sale comes to an end today. The sale got under way on Tuesday. It will...
Desert Praise Quartet

Tri-Cities Choir to Perform at Sun Terrace in Hermiston on Wednesday

Sun Terrace Hermiston is inviting the public to come enjoy a couple of free events happening soon. The Desert Praise Quartet from Tri-Cities will perform...

SAGE Center Offering Fun for Whole Family on Saturday

The next SAGE Saturday event is set for this Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson...
Spaghetti

Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday

The Knights of Columbus annual spaghetti dinner will be served on Friday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels...

Wyden, Walden Weigh In On Trump Ending DACA Program

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Rep Greg Walden issued statements today following the decision by President Trump to rescind the Deferred Action for...

Boardman to Review City Manager’s Job Performance Tonight

The Boardman City Council will hold an executive session tonight to review the job performance of City Manager Karen Pettigrew. The council will also consider...
Good Shepherd Medical Center

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...

Union Upends Hermiston, 35-21

Two fourth-quarter touchdowns weren’t enough for the Hermiston Bulldogs to upend the Union Titans in Vancouver, Wash., Friday afternoon. Hermiston’s first game of the season ended...