Armand Larive Receives Cultural Coalition Funding
Armand Larive Middle School's choir program is the recipient of $770 in funding from the Umatilla County Cultural Coalition.
The funds will cover the...
Umatilla Prison Inmate Dies
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution inmate died unexpectedly Tuesday morning of apparent natural causes.
At approximately 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017, David Purcell, 72,...
Girl Scouts Offer Fear Factor Challenge for Girls
Local Girl Scouts are presenting a Fear Factor challenge for girls on Friday, March 24 in Hermiston.
What makes your skin crawl? Here’s a chance...
Library District to Hold Executive Session
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board will hold an executive session on Thursday, March 23 in the library district office.
The session, set for...
Walden Seeks to Fight Opioid Abuse in Oregon
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) led a hearing today on how to address the opioid addiction crisis that is plaguing...
Students Learn About Technology at Expo
More than 190 students, in eighth through 12 grades, participated in the InterMountain Education Service District's Student Technology Expo at Eastern Oregon University in...
Hermiston Council OKs 3 Leases for EOTEC
The Hermiston City Council tackled several remaining issues regarding Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) Monday night by approving three leases which now...
Blood Drive Set for Today at Good Shepherd
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive today in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at the...
Letter: Support Our Students, Support School Bond
To the editor:
When my family and I first visited Hermiston in 2008 to decide whether to accept a job in the area, one...
Dinner to Benefit Joe and Laurie Ball-Kiser
A benefit dinner will take place on Sunday, March 26 for Joe and Laurie Ball-Kiser, organizers of the annual Community Holiday Dinners in November...
Final Day Today in Playground Equipment Contest
Today is the final day in the contest between Hermiston, Portland and Tillamook to see which city wins $20,000 worth of new playground...
McNary Re-Opens Early to River Traffic
The navigation lock at McNary Dam near Umatilla re-opened to river traffic Friday evening, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in the Walla Walla...
State Celebrating Ag Week 1 Day at a Time
Oregonians and citizens across the US are invited to say thanks to those who produce food and fiber for a living as part of...
Advanced Orthopedics Joins GSMG
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (AOSM) has joined the Good Shepherd Medical Group (GSMG), a part of Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS).
This...
Mid-Columbia Hiring Bus Drivers
The Mid-Columbia Bus Company is seeking bus drivers for Morrow County as well as Hermiston and Umatilla.
Mid-Columbia has part-time positions available, offers paid training,...
Sturgeon Season Ends on March 25
Recreational sturgeon seasons in Bonneville and The Dalles pools will close effective Saturday, March 25, under rules announced by fishery managers from Oregon and...
BMCC Rodeo Comes Out Strong in Walla Walla
The Blue Mountain Community College women’s rodeo team swept the Walla Walla Community College Rodeo and Northwest Regional #2 Rodeo March 10-12.
The men’s...
Police Blotter: Gang of Girls & Combustible Coats
Here's a look at what folks have been reporting to the Hermiston Police Department lately:
RP = Reporting Party
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Rude Car
RP advises a black...
Hermiston Registering Kids for Indoor Soccer
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is registering kids for indoor soccer.
The activity is for kids ages 3 years old through third grade. There...
Car Seat Safety Check-Up Set for Boardman
Sam Boardman Elementary School in Boardman will be the site of a car seat safety check-up on Thursday, March 16.
Drop by between 1 and...
