BMCC Offers Excel Class in Boardman

Blue Mountain Community College is offering a four-week session on Microsoft Excel 2013. The classes will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays starting Feb....

Boardman Chamber Forming Marketing Committee

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is forming a new marketing committee. The first meeting will be at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the chamber...

Boardman Chamber Luncheon Set for Feb. 19

Hans Rudolph of the Oregon Department of Forestry will be the guest speaker at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The...

Tamástslikt Announces Junior Art Show Winners

At the artists' reception on Feb. 1, Tamástslikt Cultural Institute recognized the winners of the juried competition in ArtWORKz 2014, the third annual junior...
HHS Growth

District Gets Good News in State Report

The Hermiston School District got a double dose of good news today when a new report showed the graduation rate among district students exceeds...
Pet Rescue

Coming to the Rescue

For 20 Years, Pet Rescue Has Been Serving Pets and Their Future Owners For 20 years, Pet Rescue in Hermiston has taken in stray or...

Retirement Party Set for Hermiston Fire Chief

Hermiston Fire Chief Pat Hart will retire on May 3 after 30 years on the job. A retirement party and dinner in honor of Hart...

Irrigon Restaurant to Hold Grand Opening

Sub Zero Restaurant and Lounge will hold a grand opening at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Sub Zero, formerly Bake’s in Irrigon, will have...

Bill Aims to Extend Scholarships to Reserves' Children

A bill to honor a slain reserve police officer would allow scholarships to be available to the children of all reserve officers and volunteer...

No Arrests in Tuesday's Shooting in Hermiston

An apparent fatal shooting took place near Hermiston Tuesday, but no arrests have been made, according to a story posted on KNDU’s website. According to...

Injured Hermiston Marine Back in U.S.

A Marine from Hermiston who lost his right leg in an explosion in Afghanistan is back in the United States receiving treatment. According to KNDU,...

No Injuries in Hermiston House Fire

No one was injured Monday night when a house caught fire on Alora Drive. The fire occurred at 22 Alora Drive around 11:30 p.m. when...
Fair Grand Marshal

Fair Names Gary Garrard 2014 Fair Grand Marshal

Longtime fair volunteer and former board member Gary Garrard has been named the 2014 Umatilla County Fair Grand Marshal. Garrard was named grand marshal at...

Red Cross Seeks Blood, Platelet Donations

Blood Drives Set for Hermiston on Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 The American Red Cross needs blood and platelet donors to help restock the blood...

Election Filing Deadline is March 11

The deadline to file as a candidate for Hermiston mayor, municipal judge and the four open council seats is March 11. Filing forms are available...

Chamber to Honor Distinguished Citizens on Feb. 5

The 41st annual Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet is just a day away, so be sure to get your tickets before...

Hermiston Man Taking Part in National Clinical Trial

A Hermiston man is one of only two Oregonians taking part in a national clinical trial that could extend or save the lives of...

IMESD Seeks Crystal Apple Award Nominations

The InterMountain Education Service District is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Awards. The awards recognize individuals who help to...

Brace Yourself for Some Frigid Temperatures

The snow that’s falling today won’t be sticking around, but the cold temperatures will be. The National Weather Service reports arctic air is moving south...

Planning Commission Has 3 Vacancies

The city of Hermiston has three vacancies on its Planning Commission. The deadline to apply for positions No. 4-6 is Feb. 21. The terms for...