Gas Prices in Oregon, Hermiston Continue to Downward Trend
Pump prices in Oregon continue to tick down while the national average is flat. U.S. demand for gas surged near summertime highs, in part...
City Conducting Maintenance on Water Pump in S.E. Part of Town
The Hermiston Water Department wants to inform customers, in the southeast section of town, that maintenance is being done on a pump that services...
Art by Cory Peeke Going on Display at Pendleton Center for the Arts
An exhibit exploring the “allure of the unassuming” opens Thursday, Feb. 7 in the East Oregonian Gallery at the Pendleton Center for the Arts....
Police Respond to Seven Accidents, Urge Drivers to Use Caution
With several inches of snow falling on Monday, driving around town has been hazardous for some, according to the Hermiston Police Department.
Cpt. Travis Eynon...
School Immunization Clinic to be Offered to Hermiston Students
The Umatilla County Public Health Department in Hermiston will provide a walk-in immunization clinic on Feb. 14-15 for Hermiston School District students who are...
Boardman Cookie Decorating Class Scheduled for Friday is Canceled
The cookie decorating class at the SAGE Center this Friday, Feb. 8 has been canceled.
The class was to be hosted by Xocolatl Bakery.
The announcement...
Good Shepherd Announces New Emergency Services Medical Director
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has announced Robert McCauley, MD, as the new medical director over Emergency Services (ER).
McCauley is joining GSHCS from...
Baker in Boardman to Host Cookie Decorating Class Friday Evening
Xocolatl Bakery in Boardman will host their first cookie decorating class at the SAGE Center this Friday, Feb. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m....
Hermiston Parks Department Offering Portland Road, Blazer Game
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is inviting teens ages 13-17 to come along on a road trip to Portland on Saturday, March 9.
The...
Sheriff’s Deputy Interrupts Man Attempting to Burglarize Business
A Washington man was caught in the act of allegedly trying to burglarize a Umatilla business on Friday.
A Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday. According to HPD Cpt. Travis Eynon, these are...
Winter Has a Late-Season Blast
What had been a warm and wet winter turned cold and snowy Monday as a low pressure system descended onto the Lower Columbia Basin...
Boardman Council Meets Tuesday
The Boardman City Council will meet at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
The council consider a pair of resolutions...
Me and My Prince Ball Seeking Sponsors for 2019 Dance
The Me and My Prince Ball's committee of Girl Scout volunteers is seeking sponsors for the 15th annual father-daughter dance that will be held...
Hermiston Parks Department Offering Family Road Trip to Blazer Game
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Family Trail Blazer Game and Court of Dreams Clinic event on Saturday, March 9 when...
Hermiston Parks Department Offering Parents a Night Out on Feb. 15
Parents, if you’d like to plan a night out in the near future and are interested in inexpensive, safe child care for ages 8-14,...
Hermiston Police Charge 2 with Burglary, Theft, Drug Charges
Two people were arrested Friday following an investigation into a burglary and thefts that took place in December.
Hermiston Police Department officers were notified on...
Small Business Development Center Director to Retire on March 31
Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Carol Frink has announced her retirement. Her last day is set for March 31.
Frink...
BMCC, Pendleton Chamber Offer Videoconferences with Legislators
Blue Mountain Community College and the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to host twice-monthly videoconferences with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep....
Hermiston Education Foundation Fundraiser Set for Saturday
The Hermiston Education Foundation’s 10th annual Crab and Beef Dinner and Auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Eastern Oregon Trade...
