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Hermiston Council OKs 3 Leases for EOTEC

The Hermiston City Council tackled several remaining issues regarding Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) Monday night by approving three leases which now...

Blood Drive Set for Today at Good Shepherd

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive today in Hermiston. The blood drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at the...

Letter: Support Our Students, Support School Bond

To the editor: When my family and I first visited Hermiston in 2008 to decide whether to accept a job in the area, one...

Dinner to Benefit Joe and Laurie Ball-Kiser

A benefit dinner will take place on Sunday, March 26 for Joe and Laurie Ball-Kiser, organizers of the annual Community Holiday Dinners in November...

Final Day Today in Playground Equipment Contest

Today is the final day in the contest between Hermiston, Portland and Tillamook to see which city wins $20,000 worth of new playground...

McNary Re-Opens Early to River Traffic

The navigation lock at McNary Dam near Umatilla re-opened to river traffic Friday evening, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Walla Walla...
Ag Census

State Celebrating Ag Week 1 Day at a Time

Oregonians and citizens across the US are invited to say thanks to those who produce food and fiber for a living as part of...

Advanced Orthopedics Joins GSMG

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (AOSM) has joined the Good Shepherd Medical Group (GSMG), a part of Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS). This...

Mid-Columbia Hiring Bus Drivers

The Mid-Columbia Bus Company is seeking bus drivers for Morrow County as well as Hermiston and Umatilla. Mid-Columbia has part-time positions available, offers paid training,...

Sturgeon Season Ends on March 25

Recreational sturgeon seasons in Bonneville and The Dalles pools will close effective Saturday, March 25, under rules announced by fishery managers from Oregon and...
2017 BMCC Rodeo Teams

BMCC Rodeo Comes Out Strong in Walla Walla

The Blue Mountain Community College women’s rodeo team swept the Walla Walla Community College Rodeo and Northwest Regional #2 Rodeo March 10-12. The men’s...

Police Blotter: Gang of Girls & Combustible Coats

Here's a look at what folks have been reporting to the Hermiston Police Department lately: RP = Reporting Party Tuesday, Feb. 28 Rude Car RP advises a black...

Hermiston Registering Kids for Indoor Soccer

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is registering kids for indoor soccer. The activity is for kids ages 3 years old through third grade. There...

Car Seat Safety Check-Up Set for Boardman

Sam Boardman Elementary School in Boardman will be the site of a car seat safety check-up on Thursday, March 16. Drop by between 1 and...

BMCC Players Selected for All-Region Teams

Two Blue Mountain Community College student-athletes have been named to the Northwest Athletic Conference’s men’s basketball All-Eastern Region Teams for 2016-2017. Sophomore forward Jared...

Free Family Fishing Days Coming to Hermiston

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife invites Oregon families to come fishing at one of 28 free Family Fishing events scheduled throughout the...

Willow Creek Symphony to Perform in Boardman

The Willow Creek Symphony, under the direction of music director and conductor, R. Lee Friese, and associate conductor, Ralph Werner, will be performing in...

School District Honors Classified Employees

Superintendent of Hermiston Schools Dr. Fred Maiocco recognized the 2016-17 Classified Employees of the Year at the board of education meeting Tuesday night. There...

Hermiston Chamber’s Event Calendar Always Filled

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce regularly hosts many events throughout the year. Here are just a few that will be happening in the coming...
Hermiston Conference Center

Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for March 28

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, March 28. The guest speaker will be Nick Bejarano,...