Winter Travel Requires Caution Around Snow Plows
Few people will argue that this winter in Eastern Oregon is more severe than recent memory, with back to back snow storms, sub-zero temperatures,...
Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for Feb. 28
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
The guest speaker will be Hermiston School District...
Wildhorse Raises Funds for Veterans
For the fifth consecutive year, Wildhorse Resort & Casino donated the funds of their Red Zone Raffle to a veteran organization. This year, the...
Ag, Employer Resource Fair Set for March 8
Latino Business Network will hold the fourth annual Community Agricultural Workers and Employers Resource Fair in March in Hermiston.
The event will be held on...
Fair Hands Out Honors at Appreciation Dinner
The Umatilla County Fair held its Appreciation Dinner recently and unveiled “New Faces, New Places & Old Friends” as the theme for the 2017...
Gas Prices Hold Steady Due to Decreased Demand
Retail gas prices are holding fairly steady. For the week, the national average remains at $2.27 a gallon, while Oregon’s average ticks up a...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Committee Seat Openings
The city of Hermiston is looking to fill a number of seats on standing committees.
There are three open seats on the city's Budget Committee...
Sheriff's Office to Conduct Safety Blitz Feb. 6-19
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in extra patrol and enforcement with an emphasis on seatbelts/child...
Hermiston Chamber Booking Trip to Italy
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is looking for travelers who want to get a taste of Italy.
The chamber is now booking a nine-day adventure...
School District Mourning Death of HHS Senior
The Hermiston School District is mourning the death of a Hermiston High School student today.
The Hermiston Police Department informed the district of the death...
Latino Business Network Meets on Wednesday
The Latino Business Network will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The meeting is open to the public....
Heidi Van Kirk Joins BMCC Board of Directors
Heidi Van Kirk was appointed the newest member of the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education.
Van Kirk will take over the Zone 3...
Lind Named Hermiston Teacher of the Year
Garth Lind has been named Hermiston School District Teacher of the Year
Lind is a fifth grade teacher at Desert View Elementary. He has taught...
Oregon Hops, Beer: A Winning Team for Super Bowl
Well before the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots take to the field in this year’s Super Bowl in Houston, the beer will be...
Little League Registering Players in February
Hermiston Little League will hold a pair of registration events this month.
The first will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6...
Walden to Hold Live Phone Town Hall on Monday
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he will host a live telephone town hall event on Monday, Feb. 6, from his...
No Injuries in Snow Plow-Semi Accident on I-84
A semi-truck driver was cited after his vehicle struck a snow plow while he was attempting to pass on Interstate 84.
The accident took place...
Community Service Highlighted at DSA Banquet
Like past recipients, the 2016 Hermiston Man and Woman of the Year share something in common with one another – a deep commitment to...
Idaho Power to Work with Landowners After ROD
Since 2008, Idaho Power has worked collaboratively with agencies, property owners and other stakeholders as the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) Project moves through federal...
Good Shepherd Offers Healthy Friday Event
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Fridays event on Friday, Feb. 3.
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., participants, at no charge, can...
