Man Faces Hit-And-Run Charges in Bike Incident
A Hermiston man was arrested and jailed Monday evening after allegedly hitting a bicyclist with his car and then fleeing the scene.
According to Hermiston...
Man Tries to Trade Pot with an OSP Trooper
An Oregon man attempted to swap a pound of marijuana in exchange for a snowmobile. Unfortunately for the would-be snowmobiler, the owner was an...
Suit Claims Umatilla Prisoner Denied Treatment
A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Oregon claims a transgender female prisoner in Umatilla is being denied essential medical...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling...
Echo Gearing Up for Innaugural Oktoberfest
Echo Kiwanis and Desert Arts are busy gearing up for the innaugural Echo OktoberFest set for Oct. 22 at the Echo Ridge Cellars.
The event...
Library District Board to Meet on Oct. 20
The Umatilla County Special Library District will hold its board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the...
Company Nixes Morrow Pacific Project
The company that had sought to build a coal export facility along the Columbia River in Eastern Oregon said it will exit the project.
According...
Local Girl Scouts Go for the Gold
Girl Scout Gold Award Presented to 3 Local Members
In the Olympics, to "go for the gold" means to work hard to be the best...
Bulldogs Claim 28-7 Road Win Over Bend
The Hermiston Bulldogs got off to a quick start Friday night in Bend and used a potent running game to claim a 28-7 win...
Blood Draw Set for Good Shepherd on Monday
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 17 in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from 1 to 6...
Construction Starts on New Rodeo Arena
Dirt work has officially begun at the site of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center to construct a new rodeo arena.
The arena, being...
Hoof Disease on Rise as Elk Hunting Season Nears
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed 16 cases of hoof disease in Oregon elk since the first case was confirmed in...
Passing Down the Farm Gets New Emphasis
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for older farmers to hand over their operations or keep them in the family. It’s as challenging as ever for...
Police Blotter: Clown Town & Angry Abel
It started as a trickle, but now the clowns are coming in waves. Here's a look at this week's Hermiston police logs:
RP = Reporting...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Heppner City Park.
The market will be open from 9 a.m. to...
Chamber to Host Veteran's Day Breakfast
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a free Veteran’s Day breakfast and celebration on Nov. 11 at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The event begins...
Tanya Tucker Concert Rescheduled for Jan. 8
Country music star Tanya Tucker was forced to postpone her concert scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino due to a...
Warming Station Seeks Volunteers
The Hermiston Warming Station is gearing up for a new season with a new location and are recruiting volunteers.
The station, which provides a warm...
Mayor Honors Pair of Hermiston Girl Scouts
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann signed a proclamation Monday night honoring the work of two longtime Hermiston Girl Scouts.
Sisters Sofia Gispert Tello and Andrea Gispert...
Applications Sought for Parks Committee Vacancy
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Committee is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy.
The person selected will fill an unexpired portion of a one-year term...
