Hermiston City Council Approves $1.55 Hike in Garbage Rates

Beginning in February, garbage rates for most Hermiston residents will increase by $1.55 a month, with an increase in water and sewer rates starting...

Morrow County Residents Offered Chance to Get Rid of Old Junkers

If you live in Morrow County and have an old junker or abandoned vehicle you’d love to disown but aren’t sure how to go...

T-C Cancer Center to Give Free Presentation Healthy Living

The Hermiston office of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center in Kennewick will offer a free community presentation, Best Practices for Healthful Living, on Thursday, Jan....

Bread Tribute Band to Perform Live at Hermiston High School on Friday

Hermiston High School is once again hosting a fun, family-friendly performance by the tribute band A Toast to Bread this Friday, Jan. 17. The...
Hermiston Conference Center

Kids 6 Months to 7 Years Old Invited to Movie, Play Time on Thursdays

The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will host Kids’ Movie & Active Play days each Thursday through Feb. 27 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415...

HPD Weekend Activity Report

Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday: 2 hit and run reports 2 found...

HHS, Willamette University Choirs to Give Free Concert This Evening

The Hermiston High School (HHS) and Willamette University choirs will perform a free concert tonight in the high school auditorium. The event begins at 7...
Lori Davis

Lori Davis Elected to Small Cities Council for National League of Cities

Hermiston City Councilor Lori Davis has been selected to serve on the National League of Cities Small Cities Council. The council’s mission is to connect...

Hermiston Semi-Truck Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 207

On Friday, January 10, 2020 at approximately 6:24 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy...

Snowy Winter Weather On the Way

Snow, cold, wind and ice may conspire in the days ahead to create extremely hazardous traveling conditions throughout much of the state.  Heavy snow...

Hermiston Parks Department Offering Dinner Plate Painting Class on Feb. 8

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering the Klassy Glass Dinner Plate Painting class on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Hermiston Community Center,...

Today is Final Day to Nominate Someone for Hermiston DCA

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host the 50th annual Distinguished Citizens Awards banquet on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Hermiston Community Center. A no-host...

Search and Rescue Free Two Couples Stranded in Snow Near Ukiah

A Umatilla County Search and Rescue (SAR) team pulled two vehicles stranded in the snow east of Ukiah last Saturday. Around 10 p.m. on Saturday,...

Stanfield Public Library to Host Paint Night for Kids 13 and Up Jan. 13

The Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., is hosting a Paint Night on Monday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The activity is for ages...
Ag Census

SAIF to Host Ag Safety Seminar

SAIF Corporation will host an Agricultural Safety Seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. The free event...

E. Oregon Workforce Board to Host Business Lunch at Riverfront Center

Eastern Oregon Sector Partnerships will be the topic of discussion at a business luncheon sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB) and the...

Free Family Rock Painting Event Set for Hermiston’s ARC Building Jan. 11

Cason's Place is sponsoring a free family rock painting event at the ARC building in Hermiston on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. The aim...

Dancing with the Hermiston Stars Set for Hermiston High on Saturday

The annual Dancing with the Hermiston Stars returns once again at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Hermiston High School auditorium. The event...

Groove City to Play Live at Wildhorse

Groove City will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The R&B band takes the stage at 9...
Police Crime Scene

Major Crime Team Investigating Homicide of Milton-Freewater Man

The Umatilla-Morrow County Major Crime Team is investigating the homicide of a Milton-Freewater man. The Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office released a statement on Wednesday...