Boardman Tackling Chronic Nuisance Property

The Boardman City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance aimed at curbing chronic nuisance properties in Boardman. The proposed ordinance defines a chronic...

Desert Arts Council Unveils Upcoming Shows

Music, dance theatre and more is on tap for the 2016-2017 Desert Arts Council season of events. “One won’t want to miss a single event,”...

St. Helens' Ends Hermiston's Season, 12-7

A week ago, the Hermiston Bulldogs withstood a late-game comeback attempt by the Pendleton Buckaroos at Kennison Field. Last night, the Bulldogs were in...

Hearing Set on Hermiston Supplemental Budget

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for the city of Hermiston is set for Monday, Nov. 14 at Hermiston City Hall. The hearing...

Man Gets 75 Months for Sex Offenses

A Walla Walla man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse on...

Man Gets 150 Months for Child Rape Charges

Umatilla County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Brauer sentenced a Pendleton man to 12 and a half years in prison after he was found guilty...

Pendleton Man Gets 200 Months for Sex Crimes

A Pendleton man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a sexual assault case. Umatilla County Circuit Court Judge...

Murder Mystery to Raise Funds for Agape House

The Agape House in Hermiston will host a murder mystery fundraiser dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12. The show gets under way at 6 p.m. The...

Police Blotter: An Election Day Warning

Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department RP = Reporting Party Wednesday, Oct. 26 Thoughtful RP would like a phone call...

Bulldogs to Travel to St. Helens for Playoff Game

The regular season is over and now the Hermiston Bulldogs are gearing up for the first round of the state 5A playoffs set for...

Feves Gallery to Show Exhibit on Mental Health

Using art as a conversation starter, the Betty Feves Memorial Art Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College will partner with BMCC’s Health and Wellness...

Good Shepherd Offers Healthy Friday Event

Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Fridays event on Friday, Nov. 4. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., participants, at no charge, can...

2 Charged with Armed Robbery in Pendleton

Two people were arrested Tuesday after allegedly taking part in an armed robbery at a gas station in Pendleton. Just before noon, according to the...

Broadband Council Submits Report to Legislature

The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) submitted its report, Broadband in Oregon, on Monday to the Oregon Legislative Assembly in accordance with ORS 285A.070...

Elks to Host Steak Dinner for Veterans, Spouses

The Hermiston Elks Lodge will host a Veteran's Steak Dinner on Friday, Nov. 11. The dinner will be served at 6 p.m. It is free...

Latino Business Network to Meet on Nov. 9

The Latino Business Network will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center. The meeting is open to the public....

Work on Highway 395 Could Mean Travel Delays

Travelers along Highway 395 in the Hermiston area may experience some traffic delays over the next couple weeks. Delays may occur as contractors work to...

Minnesota Utility Executive Returns to Hermiston

Around Minneapolis in January, the average daily low is a frigid 8 degrees above zero. As winter takes hold, fish house villages appear on...
Standoff Arrests

Irrigon Man Faces Trial for Malheur Occupation

An Irrigon man who took part in the 41-day armed occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge will stand trial in February. A federal jury delivered...

Hospital Auxiliary to Hold Fundraiser on Thursday

The Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Christmas Preview Sale on Thursday, Nov. 3. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4...