Man Dies in Farming Accident
A freak farming accident has led to the death of a 35-year-old man, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office responded to...
District’s Homebuilder Program Could Serve as National Model
The Hermiston School District’s Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program (CBSHP) is being considered as a program model to follow at the national level.
Alicia George,...
Take Precautions to Avoid Danger in Extremely Hot Weather
Water management and recreation officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District urge people to keep safety in mind while enjoying outdoor...
Umatilla Plans Eclipse Tailgate Party
The public is invited to attend Oregon’s only Path of “Almost” Totality Tailgate Party at Umatilla Marina Park. The fun begins at 11 a.m....
Buttercreek Boys to Play Free Concert Tonight in Irrigon
The Buttercreek Boys will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series at 7p.m. on tonight at the Irrigon Marina Park.
The Buttercreek...
BMCC Officially Opens Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center
If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Thanks to the efforts of Blue Mountain Community College and a host of others, the grand...
Parks Department Offering Youth, Adult Sports Leagues
Registration is now open for fall youth and adult volleyball and flag football leagues available through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department. Here’s the...
Fall Salmon Seasons Kick Off Aug. 1 with Mixed Forecasts
The popular Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River opens on Tuesday, Aug. 1 with a mixed forecast for Chinook, coho and...
Good Shepherd Announces Addition of New Pediatrician
With the start of school looming in the near future parents are beginning to be inundated with back to school shopping ads for school...
Pregnancy Care Services to Host Annual Golf Fundraiser in August
Pregnancy Care Services will present their 15th annual Golf “Fore” Life four-person scramble tournament on Saturday, August 26 at Echo Hills Golf Course.
Entry fees,...
Parks Department Offering Theater Classes for Young People
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a great opportunity for youth to learn the basics of theater and gain confidence and friends...
Hermiston Aquatic Center to Host Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Course
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is gearing up now for next summer’s lifeguard coverage by offering an American Red Cross lifeguard/CPR/first aid course next...
Irrigon’s Lady Knights to Host Free Movie at High School on Friday
The Lady Knights soccer team of Irrigon Junior/Senior High School will host a free outdoor movie night this Friday, July 28 on the high...
Frank Harkenrider: A Salute to “Hermiston’s Greatest Cheerleader”
Frank Harkenrider, who dedicated for more than a half a century in public service to his beloved hometown of Hermiston, died Monday at the...
Good Shepherd Launches Personal Home Caregiving Services
In her book, No Place Like Home, Karen Buhler-Wilkerson, PhD, RN, FAAN, writes, “The earliest US efforts to care for the sick at home...
Ag Leaders Seek Service District to Secure Additional Funding
The Oregon State University Extension Service will ask local taxpayers to become part of its ongoing funding source by creating a service district in...
BMCC to Host Opening for Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) will host a grand opening celebration for its new Precision Irrigated Agriculture Center on Thursday.
The event will get under...
School Board Selects Tricia Mooney as Interim Superintendent
The Hermiston School Board unanimously voted to select Tricia Mooney as the interim superintendent for the next 12-18 months.
Mooney will fill the role while Dr....
SAGE Center to Host STEM Camp for Middle Schoolers This Week
The Oregon State University Extension Service will present a free STEM camp for sixth- through eighth-graders at SAGE Center in Boardman July 26-27.
Participants in...
Dallin Puzey to Perform at Boardman Marina Park Tonight
Local favorite Dallin Puzey will perform for the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series tonight at the Boardman Marina Park.
The concert is set...
