Job Fair Set for Pendleton on May 16
A Regional Job Fair and Business Showcase will take place on Tuesday, May 16 at the Pendleton Convention Center.
The event will be held from...
Pendleton Man Dies in Highway 97 Accident
Saturday’s hail storm may have played a role in the death of a Pendleton man in a single-vehicle accident Saturday evening on Highway 97.
According...
Walden Gives Statement on Comey Firing
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River)released the following statement on the removal of James Comey as FBI Director:
"FBI directors serve at the pleasure of presidents....
Missing Portland Man Found Near Pilot Rock
The Portland man reported missing in Umatilla County on Tuesday was found Thursday night near Pilot Rock, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office.
Jeffrey...
District Issues Warning Over ’13 Reasons Why’
The Hermiston School District is warning parents about 13 Reasons Why, a novel by Jay Asher, that has been converted into a Netflix miniseries,...
Motorcyclist Dies in Accident Near The Dalles
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after an accident on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded to s suspicious vehicle...
Pump Prices Reverse Course to Start May
An unseasonable glut of gasoline in the U.S., high refinery output and a recent drop in crude oil prices are all putting the brakes...
EOU, BMCC Offer Concurrent Enrollment
Students can soon look forward to accessing more courses, programs, degrees and resources through Eastern Oregon University and Blue Mountain Community College simultaneously.
A new...
Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Man
A search is under way for a Portland man last seen walking toward Pendleton on Tuesday after running out of gas.
According to the Umatilla...
Chamber to Host State of the City Address on May 23
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business to Business Breakfast on Tuesday, May 23.
City officials will give an update on...
Walden Wants Briefing on Hanford Tunnel Cave-In
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the tunnel cave-in at the...
City Drama Class to Perform ‘The Poisoned Apple’
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department's drama class will give a pair of performances of the Brothers Grimm classic The Poisoned Apple on Thursday,...
School Nurses Help Improve Health, Learning
Hermiston School District is joining the National Association of School Nurses in celebrating National School Nurse Day.
Today, more than 73,000 school nurses in...
Hanford Workers Stay Home After Tunnel Collapses
A 400-square foot section of a tunnel containing dangerous radioactive waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation was discovered to have collapsed Tuesday morning, forcing...
School District Releases 2017-18 Calendar
An updated 2017-18 school calendar was approved by the Hermiston Board of Education at its regular meeting on Monday.
The calendar update comes after the...
Sheriff’s Office to Focus on Safety Belt Usage
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in extra patrol and enforcement with an emphasis on seatbelts/child...
Walden Wraps Up Series of Town Hall Meetings
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) completed his 147th town hall meeting since 2012 on Tuesday in Harney County. Walden also held town halls...
Pendleton Man Dies in Wrong-Way Crash on I-84
A Pendleton man was killed Sunday evening in a crash while driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 in Baker County.
Oregon State Police troopers...
Hermiston Addresses ‘Parallel Parking Phobia’
Do Hermiston drivers have a phobia when it comes to parallel parking? If they do, the Hermiston City Council stepped in Monday night to...
City Amends Contract with Hermiston Chamber
The Hermiston City Council approved an amendment to its contract with the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce that will impact chamber staffing.
Back in March, the...
