Hermiston Schools to Focus on Constitution
Saturday, Sept. 17, marks the 229th anniversary since the 39 founding fathers of this nation formed and gave birth to the document known as...
Hospital's Cardio Rehab Program Earns Certification
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced today the certification of its Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation...
Hermiston Welcomes First Main Street Coordinator
The city of Hermiston, Umatilla County, Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, and Hermiston Downtown District has announced RARE participant Emma Porricolo will serve as...
Gas Prices Down Nationally, Up in Oregon
Gas prices have fallen for twelve of the past 13 days, bringing today’s national average to $2.17 per gallon.
"Drivers are saving two cents per...
Morrow County Harvest Festival Set for Oct. 1
The third annual Morrow County Harvest Festival is coming to the SAGE Center on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The free...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, Sept. 16 at the Heppner City Park.
The market will be open from 9 a.m. to...
Police Blotter: 'She Is His Mistress'
Northeast Oregon Now has dug into the Hermiston police logs to pluck out some of the more unique reports received by the HPD:
RP =...
Hermiston to Install Stop Signs on NW Fifth St.
Motorists driving on N.W. Fifth Street in Hermiston will soon have to come to a stop when they approach W. Madrona Avenue.
The intersection is...
Hermiston Seeks Public Input on New Bus System
Hermiston officials are hoping to have their first fixed-route intra-city bus system shuttling residents through the community by early 2017, and are seeking feedback...
Good Shepherd Offers Healthy Friday Event
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer its monthly Healthy Fridays event on Friday, Sept. 16.
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., participants, at no charge, can...
Council OKs Franchise Agreement for Fatbeam
The Hermiston City Council approved a franchise agreement for a new telecom company in the area on Monday.
The council voted unanimously to approve Fatbeam’s...
Steelhead Limit Redued to 1 Fish Above McNary Dam
Sport fishermen may only retain one hatchery steelhead upstream of McNary Dam, effective Sept. 15-Dec. 31, under rules adopted by Columbia River fishery managers.
The...
Council OKs Contract for Dispatch Services
The Hermiston City Council voted to approve a new contract with Umatilla County for emergency dispatch services.
Hermiston as well as other Umatilla County jurisdictions...
Person of Interest Sought in Boardman Shooting
Law enforcement officials are seeking what is being described as a “person of interest" in the fatal shooting Sunday night of a 27-year-old Irrigon...
Boardman Quilt Show Set for Oct. 7-8
The 12th annual Boardman Quilt Show is set for Oct. 7-8 at the Boardman Senior Center.
As always, the show, which takes place from 10...
Annual Library Book Sale Set for Sept. 22-24
The Hermiston Public Library will hold its annual Friends of the Library book sale beginning Thursday, Sept. 22 and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 24.
Friends...
CASA Fundraiser Set for Pendleton on Sept. 20
CASA and Blue Mountain Healthy Families will host a fund-raising dinner in Pendleton on Sept. 20.
The event will be held at Raphael’s Sundown Grill...
Altrusa to Hold Oktoberfest Wine & Stein
Altrusa International of Hermiston is inviting the community to attend the first Oktoberfest Wine & Stein on Oct. 8 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The...
Hermiston Linebacker Club to Meet Thursday
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling...
Community Theater Seeks Young Actors
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging children ages 9 to 18 to take part in a community theater presentation of The Jungle...
