Hermiston Council Holds Off on Annexation Plans
A proposal to annex 14 acres of land into the city of Hermiston so that Good Shepherd Medical Center can sell a portion of...
Landing Days Highlights Umatilla History
Large crowds drifted through the Umatilla Marina on Saturday to celebrate the city's 151st anniversary with the annual Umatilla Landing Days.
“It's great. I think...
Driver Suffers Serious Injuries in Accident
A Patterson, Wash., man was seriously injured in a collision Saturday night on Highway 207 near Hermiston.
According to Oregon State Police Sgt. Seth Cooney,...
Fire Damages Hales Restaurant
Fire broke out at Hale’s Restaurant early Friday morning.
The fire means both “good” and bad news for the owners and customers of the downtown...
City Serving Free Lunches to Children 18 and Younger
The city of Hermiston is providing a free lunch program during the summer to children 18 and younger.
The program, which began June 17, runs...
IMESD to Host Executive Summit
The Intermountain Education Service District will host the fifth annual Eastern Oregon Executive Summit for regional education administrators July 29-30.
Oregon's Chief Education Officer Rudy...
Landing Days Celebrates Umatilla's Heritage
Umatilla Landing Days, the annual celebration of the heritage of the city of Umatilla, is June 22 and will feature activities from morning...
Rib Cook Off set for Boardman
The fourth annual Scorchin’ Summer Rib Cook Off will be held Saturday, June 29 at the Boardman City Park.
Contestants can pick up an application...
Prescribed Burn set for Hermiston Butte Saturday
If the weather permits, the Hermiston Fire Department will have a prescribed burn on the Hermiston Butte Saturday, June 22.
The burn will be in...
HPD Responds to Reports of Attempted Abductions
In response to widespread social media reports of several attempted kidnappings in recent days, the Hermiston Police Department has issued a press release stating...
Another 200 Depot Jobs Come to an End
The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility reduced its workforce by about 200 positions on Thursday, June 20, the largest layoff since the project completed...
Prepaid Card Scam Targets Utility Customers
A scam circulating in the Hermiston area involving prepaid debit cards continues to target customers of Umatilla Electric and Hermiston Energy Services.
According to Erica Sandoval,...
Remodeling Closes Hermiston DMV Until July 1
The Hermiston DMV field office will be closed Wednesday, June 19, through Friday, June 28, for repairs and updates to the interior of the...
Tall Ships Pass Through McNary Dam
The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain made their way through McNary Dam Tuesday afternoon on their way to an overnight stay at the...
Mobile Food Vendors – In Search of a Consenus
A small, but keenly interested group of citizens attended the third of four public hearings Monday aimed at shaping an ordinance that would regulate...
HPD Arrest 4 Teens on Drug Charges
Hermiston police officers arrested four teenagers Saturday on drug charges.
According the Hermiston Police Department, officers spotted the four Boardman teens inside a vehicle near...
Hermiston Man Faces Graffiti-related Charges
The Hermiston Police Department’s two-officer street crime unit arrested a Hermiston man Saturday on graffiti-related charges.
Tarzziccio “Dimitri” Mexicano, 18, 1030 S.W. 11th St., No....
HPD Offers Expanded Fingerprint Services
The Hermiston Police Department is now offering fingerprint services two days a week.
“In an effort to be responsive to the demand on police services,...
Stratton Agency Buys Lackey Insurance
The Stratton Agency acquired Lackey Insurance Agency, LLC in La Grande and Elgin on June 1.
Both the La Grande and Elgin offices will continue...
