Open House Set for Draft Bike Plan
The public is invited to provide input on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Draft Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan at an open house from 4 – 6...
Standoff in Eastern Oregon Continues
Militiamen from several states continue to occupy the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in protest of the impending imprisonment of two Harney County ranchers
According...
3 OSP Troopers Placed on Administrative Leave
Three Oregon State Police troopers have been placed on administrative leave after a striking a vehicle driven by a man eluding the OSP and...
Names Released of Crash Victims
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's fatal collision involving a train and SUV south of Union in Union...
Hermiston Eagles to Host New Year's Eve Party
The Hermiston Eagles will host a New Year's Eve Party on Thursday, Dec. 31 at the Eagles Lodge.
The event takes place from 4 to...
3 Killed in Train-Vehicle Collision in E. Oregon
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's fatal collision involving a train and SUV south of Union in Union...
City to Offer Christmas Tree Recycling
Once again, the city of Hermiston will provide a place to drop off and recyle your Christmas tree.
Residents will have until Jan. 29 to...
Hermston Children's Theater Seeks Participants
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is registering participants for its Children’s Community Theater production of Dorothy in Wonderland sponsored by Desert Arts Council.
Register...
Senior Center Debate Turns Heated
A heated debate broke out at Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting during a discussion of an alternative site for the new senior center.
At...
Freezing Rain Closes Portion of I-84
The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that Interstate 84 is closed between Pendleton and Ontario due to freezing rain and multiple minor accidents,...
Proposed Hermiston Senior Center Site Hits Snag
The city of Hermiston will have to turn to Plan B in its efforts to find a home for the new senior center.
The Hermiston...
Holiday Gas Prices Lowest Since 2008
Holiday travelers are enjoying the cheapest gas prices since 2008, and those low gas prices are helping to fuel a record number of travelers.
AAA...
Eagles Lodge to Serve Breakfast Sunday
The Hermiston Eagles will serve breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 27.
Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 160 N.W. Second...
Irrigon Senior Center Serving Breakfast on Saturday
The Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon will serve its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26.
The cost is $4.50...
Volunteers Share the Spirit During Christmas Express
Hundreds of families and dozens of volunteers came together during the annual Christmas Express to share the holiday spirit.
Organized by the Hermiston Police Department,...
Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Opens Jan. 4
Fresh Oregon Dungeness crab is back on the menu after fishery managers determined the fishery is ready to open Jan. 4 along the entire...
Hospital Offers Latest in Mammogram Technology
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) in Hermiston recently invested in updating its mammography equipment to the new Selenia Dimensions Systems Hologic Genius 3D...
Sheriff's Office to Have Extra Patrols During Holidays
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...
Pair Rescued After Being Stranded in Snow
Two people from Snohomish, Wash., were rescued Monday evening after becoming stranded in snow near Indian Lake in Umatilla County.
According to the Umatilla County...
Yo Country Frozen Yogurt to Host Network Event
Yo Country Frozen Yogurt will be the site of a Network Hermiston event hosted by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
The...
