Police Blotter: Beware of 'Mean Muggers'
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department.
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Dec. 21
What Kind of Scam, Exactly?
RP had...
Free Hermiston Bus Service Begins Jan. 3
Hermiston residents will find it easier to get around town in 2017, thanks to a new free fixed-route bus service which will start operations...
Irrigon Man, Accused in Standoff, Faces New Charges
Duane Leo Ehmer of Irrigon has been named on misdemeanor charges filed Dec. 19 by federal prosecutors.
Ehmer is among a second round of defendants...
Higher Gas Prices On the Horizon
Retail gas prices across the country have gone up for 28 of the past 30 days, with additional price increases likely on the horizon,...
Hermiston Holiday Inn Owner Expects Great Success
The Eugene Register-Guard reports that the Springfield-based owner of Hermiston’s new Holiday Inn Express is expecting it to be a great success.
Richard Boyles’ InnSight...
Watch Christmas Tree Lit Up on Medical Plaza
The crew working on the Good Shepherd Medical Plaza north wing expansion had plenty of reason to celebrate last week.
With Christmas nearing and the...
Hermiston Grad Recalls Stunning Fiesta Bowl Upset
Sports Illustrated magazine has taken a look back at one of the greatest college football bowl games of all time – the 2007 Fiesta...
Crash Just Outside Hermiston Injures 3 People
Three people were injured Tuesday morning in a crash on Highway 395 about a mile north of Hermiston.
Just before 11:30 a.m., according to the...
Wildhorse Names New Director of Sales
Wildhorse Resort & Casino has hired Debra Campbell to fill the role of director of sales. Campbell brings over 15 years of sales...
GSHC Makes Haul During 12 Days of Christmas
Good Shepherd Health Care System collected a wide variety of items during its 12 Days of Giving Campaign (#GSGivesBack) and will distribute them to...
Local Markets Vital Part of Oregon Agriculture
Farm direct marketing remains an important component of Oregon agriculture, according to a first-ever national survey on local food marketing practices released this week.
More...
Hermiston Chamber Luncheon Set for Dec. 27
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The luncheon begins...
Smith Appointed to Key Legislative Committees
Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been appointed by House Speaker Tina Kotek to the following committee assignments for the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session:
▪ House...
Police Blotter: Busted by Snapchat
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department.
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Dec. 14
One Piece at a Time
RP advised...
Oregon Potato in Crossfire of Simplot Lawsuit
An owner of Oregon Potato, which operates a Boardman facility, has been sued by J.R. Simplot Co., alleging mismanagement of co-owned companies.
Washington Potato Co....
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Fellowship Dinner
Volunteers are needed to serve the hundreds of people expected to take part in the annual Christmas Community Fellowship Dinner.
The dinner will take place...
Good Shepherd Delivers Gifts to Fire District
On Monday, Dec. 12, Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) received an early present of five monitor and defibrillator combos with an additional $15,000...
Sheriff's Office Warns Against Drunk Driving
If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Due...
Foundation Honors Christmas Spirit Recipients
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has honored Virginia Miller and Cathy Putnam as the recipients of the 21st annual Christmas Spirit Award.
This award...
Parks Department Seeks Youth Dancers
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging area kids to take part in next month's Dancing with Hermiston Stars event.
A total of 24...
