Hermiston to Upgrade 5 Problematic Storm Drains
The city of Hermiston is working to upgrade five storm drains that tend to flood over during heavy rains.
At Monday night’s city council meeting,...
Chuckwagon Dutch-Over Cook-Off Packs 'Em In
The top prize at the 10th annual Chuckwagon Cafe Dutch-Oven Cook-Off went to Irrigon's Shannon Lancaster – for the second year in a row.
“This...
Bulldogs notch 52-45 overtime win over Lewiston
A 5-yard touchdown run by Cory Adams in overtime gave Hermiston a 52-45 come-from-behind victory over the Lewiston Bengals Friday night at Kennison Field.
The...
9 Months After Closing, Desert River Inn Re-Opens
Just in time for the Columbia River Power Marathon, the Desert River Inn has re-opened its doors with new owners, new management and a...
Two Men Arrested in Hermiston Pawn Shop
Cooperation between the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Department and the Hermiston Police Department led to the arrests of two men on Wednesday.
Around 10:13 a.m., HPD...
Hey Kids! Get Your Portrait Warholized
Just admit it – you’ve always wanted Andy Warhol to create a portrait of you using his tripped-out, psychedelic style he employed with his...
Registered to Vote? If Not, Here's Your Opportunity
The League of Women Voters of West Umatilla County will be registering voters on three different occasions in September.
The first registration drive will be...
Montana Picnic Set for McKenzie Park on Saturday
A Montana Picnic will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at McKenzie Park.
Anyone with a Montana connection is encouraged...
District to Host Parent University Nights
The Hermiston School District will host Parent University Nights with guest speaker Dr. Luis Cruz, an education reformer from inner-city Los Angeles, to assist...
Pain in the Neck? New Clinic is Here to Help
Most people, at one time or another, find themselves trying to cope with physical pain. Maybe they fell and injured their back, suffered an...
Immigration Supporters Increase Pressure on Walden
For months, local supporters of immigration reform have been working to persuade Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) to give his full support to the...
80 MPH Gust Recorded in Sunday Storm
Below is the National Weather Service's summary of Sunday's windstorm as it ripped through Northeast Oregon. Quarter-sized hail hit Ione at 4:30 p.m., a...
Want to Investigate Ghosts? Here's Your Chance
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a paranormal investigator? Well now you will have a chance to find out, thanks to...
Grand Opening Set for New Hermiston Business
The public is invited to help the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce celebrate the grand opening of Premier Physical Therapy.
The new business and Physical Therapist...
Girl Scouts Holding Open House on Friday
The Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington in Service Unit 22 are holding an open house on Friday for current members, and girls...
Chuckwagon Cafe to Host Cook-Off Saturday
Food, auctions and fundraisers will fill the back parking lot at the Chuckwagon Cafe on Saturday, Sept. 21, as the restaurant celebrates its 43rd...
Power Still Out for 380 Butter Creek Residents
3:30 p.m. Monday update
About 380 Umatilla Electric customers remain out of power – mostly in the Butter Creek area – following Sunday’s powerful windstorm.
Among...
No. 1 Ranked Sherwood Routs Bulldogs, 63-9
The Hermiston Bulldogs had the tables turned on them Friday night as the defending 5A state champs and No. 1 ranked Sherwood Bowmen built...
Broken Power Pole Touches Off Outage
Some 9,450 Umatilla Electric and Hermiston Energy Services customers lost power early today when a 115-kilovolt line was damaged during a farm harvesting operation.
Beginning...
Hermiston Students Show Achievement Gains
Hermiston School District student test results showed improvement in several key areas, according to results announced earlier today.
The Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills...
