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:
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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...
Bulldogs Fall to 0-2 with Lewiston Loss
The Hermiston Bulldogs fell to 0-2 on the season after suffering a 38-13 loss to the Lewiston Bengals Friday night in Lewiston.
The Bengals’ quarterback...
BMCC Hires New Men's Hoops Coach
Blue Mountain Community College is proud to announce Gavin Burt as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Timberwolves.
Burt served as a head...
'Life is Sweet' Shirts Available at City Hall
The city of Hermiston is offering T-shirts with the new city brand logo for $10 while supplies last.
The shirts features the new logo with...
2016 Big Game, Bird Hunting Forecasts Available
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's 2016 big game and bird hunting forecasts are now available online. These forecasts are based on reports...
Sun Terrace to Host Fiddlers' Jam on Sunday
Sun Terrace in Hermiston will host a fiddlers jam from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Sun Terrace is located at 1550 N.W....
School District Officials Laud Student Test Scores
Hermiston School District officials are lauding the results of statewide test results that show Hermiston students with better scores from a year ago.
The tests,...
