Hermiston Parks & Rec Offering Free Lunches to Kids This Summer
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Oregon Department of Education in the Summer Food Service Program to provide free lunches...
BLM Seeks Public Comment on Limiting Wild Horse Numbers
Federal officials want the public’s help in curbing Oregon’s growing wild horse population.
The Bureau of Land Management has asked for comment on three birth-control...
Hermiston High Names Omar Medina as New Girls Soccer Coach
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced today that Omar Medina will step up as the next Hermiston High School head...
Gov. Brown Declares Emergency as Heatwave Continues Across State
Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency Tuesday for most of Oregon - including Umatilla and Morrow counties - through the end of...
High Voltage to Light Up the Stage at Wildhorse Sports Bar
High Voltage will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The rock band will take the stage at...
Hot Times Ahead: Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-Related Illness During
With temperatures soaring well over 100 degrees this week, it's a good idea to take extra precautions to stay cool and hydrated.
The Center for...
Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC
A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...
Nearly $5 Million Going to Pendleton Airport for Runway Improvements
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Monday announced that airports in Pendleton, Corvallis and Klamath Falls will receive a combined nearly $17.5...
Arlington Show-N-Shine Car Show Set to Take Place July 30
The 2022 Arlington Show-N-Shine car show is set for this Saturday, July 30 at Earl Snell Memorial Park.
Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m....
Eastern Oregon Educators to Focus on School Security at August Summit
InterMountain ESD has collaborated with local law enforcement and regional school districts to host an event focusing on school security. IMESD serves districts in...
Many Drivers Hit the Road After Taking Potentially Impairing RX Meds
A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that half of drivers surveyed say they used one or more potentially impairing...
2022 West Winds Golf Tournament Now Taking Reservations
Registration is open for the 2022 West Winds Tournament, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27-28 at Marker 40 Golf Club in Boardman.
The entry...
Columbia Development Authority to Meet in Pendleton on July 26
The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at the Nixyaawii Governance Center, 46411 Timine Way in Pendleton.
The public...
National Weather Service Says This Week is Going to Be . . . HOT
This week will likely see the hottest temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service out of Pendleton.
Hermiston is forecast to be...
Mirasol Family Health Center to Host Health Fair on July 23
Mirasol Family Health Center will hold a health fair on Saturday, July 23.
The event goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health...
Morrow County Waits for State Money to Help With Contaminated Water
By Alex Baumhardt
It’s been more than two-and-a-half months since Mayra Colin found out the water coming from her kitchen tap in Boardman contained high...
Lower Crude Prices, Shrinking Demand Fuel Declines in Gas Prices
Gas prices are down for the fifth week in a row, with declines driven by lower crude oil prices and shrinking demand for gasoline...
Ukian School District Announces Laura Orr as New Superintendent
Ukiah School District has named longtime science teacher Laura Orr as new district superintendent.
Over the past 18 years, Orr has taught science classes for...
Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in August
The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo will celebrate its 100th anniversary during this year’s Morrow County Fair in Heppner.
The rodeo takes place Aug. 19-20. More...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 17: John Joseph McKinley, 48, was arrested on the 300 block of W....
