Council Action Clears Way for Chamber to Build New Home

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will have a new building and event center after the Hermiston City Council approved a zoning change request at...

Lamb Weston to Hold Hiring Event for Hermiston Plant on Thursday

Lamb Weston will hold a hiring event for the Hermiston plant on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hermiston WorkSource....
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Good Shepherd to Host Spring Screening Heart Health Event

Good Shepherd Health Care System is presenting the Spring Screening Heart Health Event this Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...

Rocky Heights’ Battle of the Books Team Wins District Championship

After a fierce and hard-fought battle, a champion has been crowned in the Hermiston Battle of the Books competition. Hermiston School District elementary schools took...
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Snow Days Force School District to Push Back Last Day of School

Everyone loves a snow day – until the bill comes due. The Hermiston School Board voted Monday night to push back the last day of...
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Council OKs 3 for Committee Seats

The Hermiston City Council approved two appointments to the Hermiston Planning Commission and one to the Faith-Based Advisory Committee. On Monday, the council approved the...

Hermiston City Council Approves Request to Annex 71 Acres

The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to annex approximately 71 acres that clears the way for the possible construction of new elementary school...

Jasmine Strong 5K Fun Run/Walk Set for May 4 at EOTEC

The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center in Hermiston will be the site of the Jasmine Strong 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4....

New Water System Project Aims to Attract Housing Developers

If a community want to attract a larger workforce, it needs to have adequate housing. To get adequate housing, a community needs an adequate...
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Signups for Hermiston Youth Track Program Set for Tonight & March 19

The first of two signup events for the Hermiston Hurricane Youth Track Program takes place tonight, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hermiston High School old...

M.C. Libraries to Host Crafty Nights @ the Library on Wednesday

Crafty Nights @ the Library, a free craft program for adults offered by the Oregon Trail Library District, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13...

Oregon Added 11,000 New Jobs

In January, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 11,000 jobs, following a revised loss of 1,700 jobs in December. Six industries each added at...
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Nazarene Church Serving Free Meal on Tuesday

The Hermiston Church of the Nazarene will host an open table meal at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12. The church, located at 1520 W....

Pendleton Center for the Arts to Exhibit Work of Artist Ellsworth Kelly

With the help of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, the Pendleton Center for the Arts will host the exhibit, Ellsworth Kelly: From the Collections of...

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding Generator Taken From Job Site

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is asking for the public’s help in finding a generator that was allegedly stolen in Hermiston. According to the...

Hermiston City Council to Consider $3.3 Million Water System Contract

The Hermiston City Council will consider a $3.3 million construction contract Monday night which will carry out a partnership with Umatilla County aimed at...
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BMCC to Hold Information Sessions for Upcoming GED, ELA Programs

The College Prep Department of Blue Mountain Community College is holding information and placement sessions this month for their College Prep GED and English...

Columbia River Spring Walleye Classic Takes Place March 23-24

The 2019 Columbia River Spring Walleye Classic will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24 at the Umatilla Marina. Registration forms and tournament rules...

Latino Business Network to Host Resource Fair at Community Center

The Latino Business Network of Hermiston will host an Agricultural Resource, Information and Job Fair on Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 8 p.m....

Umatilla Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual DSA Banquet March 21

The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet will take place on March 21 at El Rodeo, 705 Willamette St. in Umatilla. The...