No Cuts or Layoffs for Umatilla School District
In a time of budget constraints for many districts, no layoffs or program cuts are planned for the Umatilla School District.
According to Umatilla District...
Pendleton Man Has No Good, Very Bad Day
A Pendleton man faces a host of charges, including a felony, after leading an Oregon State Police trooper on a 50-plus-mile chase that didn’t...
Umatilla Seeks More Citizen Involvement
How can Umatilla improve the quality of life for its residents?
At least two city business owners are taking an active approach to the question.
Dave...
Hermiston's Proposed Budget Available Online
The city of Hermiston's proposed budget is now available online at the city’s website.
The Hermiston Budget Committee will meet and hear public input on...
Water Rate Increases Concern Umatilla Residents
Discounts Available for Eligible Residents
Water and sewer rates again usurped discussion for the Umatilla City Council on Tuesday night.
In April, the council authorized a...
Test Drives to Raise Money for Outdoor School
Across the United States, educational programs are being cut annually, primarily due to growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding.
The budget cuts to schools...
Maiocco Recommends Roberts for Desert View Job
Hermiston School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Maiocco said on Tuesday that he will recommend Michael Roberts to the Board of Education for appointment as...
Pheasant Cafe Offers Mother's Day Brunch
The Pheasant Café & Lounge, 149 E. Main St., in Hermiston is offering a special Mother's Day Brunch.
The brunch will be offered from 7...
Spaces Available for Hermiston Bus Tour
There are still 13 spaces available for a guided bus tour of City of Hermiston facilities set for Saturday, May 11.
The free tour will...
HHS Jazz Band to Perform at Library on May 18
The Teen Advisory Council of the Hermiston Public Library will host the award-winning Hermiston High School Jazz Band at a special Saturday, May 18...
Library to Host John Wambeke Student Concert
The Hermiston Public Library will host the John Wambeke Spring Music Student Concert Friday, May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The concert will be...
'Historic' Cinco de Mayo Attracts Large Crowds
Cinco de Mayo in Hermiston hit the big time Sunday with an emphasis on BIG.
Well over 1,000 people attended the day-long festivities which featured...
Art Walk Shows Off Hermiston's Artistic Side
The first thing people noticed during the annual Art Walk in downtown Hermiston Saturday was the wind. With wind speeds gusting up toward 30...
Man Wanted by Police Captured in Boardman
A Boardman man wanted by Hermiston police was captured around 1:30 a.m. this morning in Boardman.
Juan Antonio Tellez, 21, was wanted for questioning following...
Bingo Night to Raise Funds for UHS Band
Umatilla High School is hosting a Bingo Night next week to help send UHS band members to Music in May at Pacific University.
The night...
Transient Faces Multiple Burglary, Theft Charges
A local transient with more than a dozen arrests on his record was charged in connection with a string of burglaries following investigations by...
Funfest Seeks Main Street Vendors
The eighth annual Funfest in downtown Hermiston is seeking vendors for the July 13 event.
Spaces are available on Main Street for anyone who would...
Multi-Vehicle Crash Kills 10 Cows, Injures Motorist
A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 204 near milepost 18 in Umatilla County Tuesday morning resulted in the death of 10 cows and one injured...
The Art of the eBay Sale
Retired Electronics Enthusiast Finds Business Success Online
As of 6 a.m., this morning, there were 1,858 ceramic cows for sale or for bid on eBay....
BMCC to Host NW Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals
The Blue Mountain Community College rodeo team is hosting the Fourth Northwest Region Intercollegiate Rodeo as well as the Northwest Regional Finals May 3-4...
