Donation in Opera Singer’s Name to Help Feed Boardman Student
A recent donation to Windy River Elementary School will help feed a student and honor a former Boardman student.
Starr Caswell recently contacted the school’s...
Children’s Rodeo Receives Donation
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) was the recent recipient of a $2,183.50 donation from Swire Coca-Cola and Pendleton Walmart.
The money will go to...
HPD to Increase Use of Social Media
Effective Jan. 2, 2018, citizens who utilize Facebook and follow activity on the Hermiston Police Department page, will begin to see more information posted....
Forecast Calls for White Christmas
If a white Christmas is on your wish list this year, you’re in luck.
New snow began falling Sunday afternoon and is expected to continue...
Law Enforcement Searching for Kidnapping, Shooting Suspect
The Oregon State Police and area law enforcement are searching for people responsible for the alleged kidnapping and shooting of a man Thursday morning.
Around...
Swine Disease Keeps Oregon Animal Health Officials Busy
Animal health officials in Oregon and other states are keeping busy as they deal with Seneca Valley Virus, an emerging disease showing up in swine. The...
Free Christmas Dinner to Be Served at Hermiston High School Commons
The organizers of the Community Fellowship Dinners in Hermiston are seeking donations and volunteers for the annual Christmas Day free meal – and, as...
Hermiston Chamber Closing Today, Will Re-Open on Jan. 2
The Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will close today as it prepares to move into its new temporary quarters.
The chamber will be closed until...
RHS Seniors to Host Showing of ‘Elf’ at SAGE Center on Dec. 22
The senior class of Riverside High School will host a special one-night showing of “Elf “on Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:15 p.m. at the...
Hermiston Man Charged with Stabbing Umatilla Man Monday Night
A Umatilla man is in the hospital and a Hermiston man is in jail today following a stabbing incident Monday night.
Hermiston police arrested Alex...
Parks Department Offering Film Class for Kids Beginning in January
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a film class for kids.
All equipment will be provided and each student will get the opportunity...
ODFW Warns Dirty Feeders Can Spread Disease to Backyard Birds
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging people to keep their bird feeders clean and free of bacteria so wild birds stay...
Gas Prices, Consumer Demand on Steady Decline During Holiday Season
Pump prices are falling heading into the holiday season as supply strengthens and demand for gasoline weakens. For the week, the national average for...
Boardman Senior Center Serving Lunches
The Boardman Senior Center will serve lunch at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 19, and Thursday, Dec. 21.
The cos1t is $4 for those 55 and...
BMCC Agriculture Instructor Selected as President for National Board
Blue Mountain Community College agriculture instructor Nick Nelson was selected to
serve as president of the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) during the NAAE...
Morrow County Cultural Coalition Announces 2018 Award Recipients
The Morrow County Cultural Coalition, supported by Oregon’s Cultural Trust Foundation, announces the following grant recipients for 2018 projects in Morrow County schools and...
Wildhorse Resort Plans New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration
Wildhorse Resort & Casino has a full night of fun and entertainment planned for their New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration on Dec. 31.
The Sports...
Fair Offering Discounted Carnival Tickets Now Through Sunday
The Umatilla County Fair is selling "early, early-bird" discounted carnival tickets beginning today and running through Sunday, Dec. 17.
The fair is offering wristbands for...
Cutting of WWII-Era Tree is Appalling
To the editor:
At what cost?
A Western Red Cedar (thuja plicata) was cut down in the park and placed into the asphalt on N.E. 2nd...
Parks Department Offers Pancakes with Santa Claus on Saturday
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is giving people of all ages the opportunity to have pancakes with Santa this month.
Pancakes with sausage will...
