Football

Youth Sports Parent Meeting Set for Tonight at Community Center

Parents, if your child is registered in a city youth flag football or volleyball league, you are asked to attend a meeting tonight at...
Hermiston School District

Hermiston School District Names New HR Director

Hermiston School District Interim Superintendent Tricia Mooney on Monday recommended David Marshall be considered for the human resources director. Marshall will begin his employment with...
Cowboy

Tough Enough To Wear Pink to Help ‘Spur the Cure’ on Sept. 14

Are you Tough Enough To Wear Pink? The Pendleton Round-Up has been for 12 years now, and will once again participate in the national...
Coffee

Java Junkies to Celebrate Anniversary

Java Junkies in Umatilla will be celebrating seven years in business on Saturday, Oct. 7 with their Java Market event. Event organizers plan to include...
Disk Golf

Hermiston Disk Golf Course to Open

The public is invited to help the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce celebrate the grand opening of the Hermiston Disc Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept....
SAGE Center

SAGE Center to Host Movie Event

The SAGE Center in Boardman will host a movie event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23. “Captain Underpants” will be showing at 7:15 p.m. on...
Hermiston Street Plan

Council Votes to Fund Street Projects with Franchise Fee Hikes

The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to increase franchise fees charged to a number of companies in order to raise revenue for...
Warehouse Beach

Male Drowns at Warehouse Beach

The body of a drowning victim was pulled from the water at Warehouse Beach near Hermiston Saturday evening. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible...
Police Response

Hermiston Police Arrest Man, Woman on Theft, Burglary Charges

Two people are in jail today after being arrested Sunday on burglary and theft charges. Jonathan Price, 35, 1183 S.W. Sixth St., Hermiston, and Maria...
Eagle Creek Fire

Interstate 84 Remains Evacuation Zone Due to Eagle Creek Fire

Interstate 84 remains an active evacuation zone due to the Eagle Creek Fire that is still burning. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working closely with fire...
Hermiston Council

Council to Consider Street Improvement Project Funding Tonight

The Hermiston City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances tonight that would increase franchise fees in order to raise revenue for a number...
Harkie Service

Hermiston Community Remembers Harkie with Love and Laughter

Frank Harkenrider would have enjoyed Saturday’s memorial service in his honor. The former Hermiston mayor, who passed away in July at the age of...
HHS-Lewiston

Bulldogs Shut Out Bengals, 26-0

The Hermiston Bulldogs had reversal of fortune from a year ago by shutting out the Lewiston Bengals at Kennison Field Friday night, 26-0. The win...
White House

Trump Nominates Hermiston Native to Spot on Federal Court

Today, President Donald Trump announced that he has nominated 16 individuals to federal judgeships, including Hermiston native Ryan Bounds. If confirmed, Bounds will serve as a Circuit...
Puppies

Don’t Forget Fido: Pets Need Protection from Poor Air Quality, Too

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster advise pet owners to be aware of the impact of wildfire smoke...

Hermiston Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges Involving Teenager

A Hermiston man is in jail on charges of sex abuse and harassment involving a 16-year-old female student. Hermiston police arrested Joel Cardenas, 35, on...
Hermiston High School

Dust Devil’s Fall Youth Cross Country Signups Under Way

Signup is under way for the Hermiston High School Dust Devils’ fall youth cross country season. The program is for first- through fifth-grade students. The...
Wildfire

Umatilla County Issues Air Quality Warning Due to Northwest Fires

The Umatilla County Health Department advises communities throughout Umatilla County to limit outdoor exercise and to stay indoors in well ventilated areas to the...
Hermiston School District

Hermiston School District Responds to Trump’s DACA Decision

The Hermiston School District issued a statement in reaction to President Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that he is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood...
Good Shepherd Health Care System

Good Shepherd Auxiliary Book, Gift Sale Wraps Up Today

The Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary's two-day book and gift sale comes to an end today. The sale got under way on Tuesday. It will...