Pendleton Man Gets 15 Years for Shots at OSP
A Pendleton man was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 years in prison for attempting to shoot and kill two Oregon State Police troopers during...
Kids Fish for Free at McNary Ponds on Saturday
Kids will have a chance to hone their fishing skills at a free youth fishing event at the McNary Channel Ponds near Hermiston on...
Hermiston Council OKs New City Brand
With the support from the Hermiston community, the Hermiston City Council voted this week to adopt a new brand for the city.
The Hermiston Branding...
Brass Fire to Play at Stetson's Steak House May 11
Brass Fire will play at Stetson's Stake House in Hermiston on Wednesday, May 11.
The band will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ages...
Free Workshops to Focus on Saving Energy
The Umatilla County Climate Change Focus Group will hold a free seminar on Saturday, May 21 focusing on what individuals and businesses can do...
HAREC to Host Irrigated Wheat Field Day
Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center will host its Irrigated Wheat Field Day on June 13.
The day gets started at 10 a.m. and will...
BMCC Art Show to Feature Student Pieces
The annual Blue Mountain Community College Student Art Show kicks off Thursday, May 12 with an opening reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
City Accepts Funding for Wastewater Study
The city of Hermiston will soon begin work to analyze alternatives to increasing wastewater capacity in the Southern Industrial Region of the city, thanks...
Hermiston Garbage Rates to Go Up in July
The Hermiston City Council approved a 7.81-percent rate increase for garbage customers during Monday night's council meeting.
The increase will cost residential customers with 90-gallon...
Soroptimists to Hold Bunco Fundraiser May 24
Soroptimist International of the Greater Hermiston Area will hold a Bunco fundraiser on Tuesday, May 24 at Desert Lanes Bowling Center in Hermiston.
Doors open...
Art of the Festival
Lots of sun and lots of art and entertainment greeted folks on Saturday during the Eastern Oregon Arts Festival in downtown Hermiston.
Local artists and...
Counties to Get Economic Development Help
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that 13 counties in Oregon’s Second Congressional District will receive job creation assistance in an effort...
2 Hospitalized after Shooting in Hermiston
Two Hermiston residents are in the hospital after gunfire was exchanged in the early-morning hours on Sunday in Hermiston.
Hermiston police were called to an...
Learn How to Get Government Contracts
Connect 2 Oregon events highlight government contracting opportunities
Small businesses and other groups interested in learning about contracting opportunities with government agencies have three chances...
Businesses Invited to Promote 'Family-Friendliness'
The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub is rolling out a new opportunity for community businesses and organizations.
A “Family Friendly Business” designation is available to...
Hwy. 395 Work Schedule for Week of May 9
Construction update for U.S. 395 improvement project in Hermiston
Day and nighttime construction activities continue in Hermiston along U.S. 395 for the Oregon Department of...
Eagles Lodge to Serve Breakfast Sunday
The Hermiston Eagles will serve breakfast on Sunday, May 8.
Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 160 N.W. Second...
BMCC Car Show Set for Saturday
Blue Mountain Community College will host its Cruisin’ for Scholarships Car Show on Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The show...
Chinook Season Extended Through Weekend
Salmon fishermen will get an additional two days of spring Chinook fishing in the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam.
Fishery managers today extended the...
Hermiston Library Offers Storytime
The Hermiston Public Library is offering storytime for children twice each week.
Storytime on Wednesday takes place at 11:15 a.m., and on Friday at 10:15...
