Hermiston's Treats on Main Set for Monday

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department and Rogers Toyota of Hermiston will present Treats on Main on Monday, Oct. 31. Children and their parents are...

Boardman Ranked 16th Safest City in State

SafeWise announced their 20 Safest Cities in Oregon for 2016 and Boardman made the list. Boardman was ranked the 16th safest city in Oregon due...

Volunteers Need to Decorate Boardman

The Boardman Christmas Decoration Committee will be decorating Boardman on Saturday, Nov. 19 and is seeking volunteers to help. Throughout the morning volunteers will set...
Hospital Open House

Good Shepherd to Welcome New Doctors

Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will host a Fall Harvest Open House Meet-and-Greet event for the system’s newest physicians on Thursday, Nov. 17. “It...

Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday

The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Heppner City Park. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to...

Police Blotter: A Question About Adultery

Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department RP = Reporting Party Wednesday, Oct. 19 The Dog’s A Player Occurred on E...

Hermiston High to Host Debate Final on Nov. 2

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6:15-7:15 p.m., Hermiston High School will hold the second annual advanced placement language and debate final in the auditorium. The...

'Fake' Bus Stops Spotted Around Hermiston

City Seeks Feedback on Proposed Bus Stops, Routes Hermiston residents may notice fake bus stops near their homes and businesses for the next week. Each stop...
Large Gas Pump

Gas Prices Up on West Coast, Down Nationally

Retail pump prices on the West Coast are edging higher due to seasonal refinery maintenance while the national average is moving slightly lower. For the...

Award-Winning Poet Coming to BMCC

Blue Mountain Community College will host poet, writer, artist and educator Tanaya Winder for a poetry reading on Nov. 3. The event is free and...

Church Offers Friday Fun for Young Students

The Hermiston Church of the Nazarene is offering Fun on Fridays for students. The event is designed to give students in kindergarten through fifth grade...

BMCC to Offer Help Applying for Financial Aid

Blue Mountain Community College’s Financial Aid Office will hold a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 27 for current and future students wanting to learn more...

Two People Die in I-84 Head-On Collision

Two people died Monday evening in a head-on collision on Interstate 84 east of Boardman. A preliminary investigation by the Oregon State Police indicates a...

BMCC to Kick Off Women's Soccer on Saturday

In honor of Blue Mountain Community College’s first-ever women’s soccer program, BMCC will host a field dedication and program inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Oct....
Nursing Graduates

17 Graduate from Hospital's Nursing Program

Good Shepherd Health Care System recently graduated 17 people from its nurse residency program – the largest cohort since the program’s inception. The graduates have...

Survey Shows Support for Hermiston School Bond

The Hermiston School Board received the results of a second community survey that shows support for a proposed school bond that would replace two...
West Highland Trail

City Paves Way for New Multi-Use Trail

The Hermiston City Council paved the way Monday night for a new trail that will connect S.W. 11th Street to Riverfront Park along the...

Fair Court Applications Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted for next year's Umatilla County Fair Court. The Umatilla County Fair Court program is open to Umatilla County students enrolled...

Domestic Violence Services Plan Fundraiser

Domestic Violence Services will hold its 12th annual Soup Bowl & Silent Auction on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Doors for the...
Avian Flu Season

Bracing for the Avian Influenza Season

After surviving last fall and winter without a case of highly pathogenic bird flu virus, Oregon and other states inside the Pacific Flyway are...