Umatilla Fire District Proposes $1.8 Million Bond
Sirens interrupted a speaker at a recent Umatilla City Council meeting as the volunteer firemen helping with the presentation excused themselves and rushed out...
Hermiston to Appoint Pro Tem Municipal Judges
The Hermiston City Council initiated a new selection process for municipal court judges pro tem at Monday night’s council meeting.
In the past, the municipal...
Elm Avenue-Hwy. 395 Work to Begin Oct. 29
Oregon Department of Transportation Crews will prepare for permanent improvements to the busy Highway 395/Elm Avenue intersection in Hermiston by placing delineators on the...
BMCC Hires Assistant Softball Coach
Blue Mountain Community College has hired Savanah Scarborough as its new assistant softball coach.
Scarborough joins head coach Steve Richards, who BMCC hired to helm...
Umatilla Falls to King's Way, 48-28
The Umatilla Vikings dropped a non-conference gridiron game Friday night to host King’s Way in Vancouver, 48-28.
The loss drops Umatilla to 4-2 on the...
Stanfield Tigers Edge Irrigon, 49-41
In a battle of local unbeaten teams Friday night, the Stanfield Tigers edged the Irrigon Knights, 49-41, in Irrigon.
The Tigers now own a 6-0...
Joseph Upends Echo, 62-22, in League Play
The Joseph Eagles dominated the host Echo Cougars Friday night, notching a 62-22 league win.
With the win, Joseph upgrades its record to 2-3 on...
HPD Captain Graduates from Police Program
The Hermiston Police Department announced the recent graduation of Captain Darryl Johnson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University.
Johnson...
Girl Scouts to Re-Dedicate Peace Pole
All are invited to attend the re-dedication ceremony of the community's peace pole at the Bob Shannon Safety Center in Hermiston.
The event will be...
Umatilla Ponders Banning Alcohol in Parks
To drink or not to drink in Umatilla's city parks was one question on the council's minds during its most recent meeting.
The council faced...
Bulldogs Top Sandy, 13-7, in Double Overtime
It took some key defensive plays and a pair of overtimes, but the Hermiston Bulldogs notched their first win of the season Friday with...
The Truth About Oregon Spiders
Oregon Home to Only One Species of Poisonous Spiders
There are about 500 species of spiders residing in Oregon, about a dozen species commonly found...
Hospital Announces New Marketing Director
Good Shepherd Health Care System has hired as its new marketing and communication director
Bejarano comes to GSHCS with over 12 years of experience...
McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
Free Orchestra Concert Set for Sunday in Umatilla
Inland Northwest Musicians and the Inland Northwest Orchestra will perform in Umatilla on Sunday, Oct. 11.
The concert begins at 4 p.m. at the Umatilla...
Ex-Hermiston Resident to Share Stories from Peru
Former Hermiston resident Tara Edna Miller will return to Hermiston on Oct. 16 to share stories of her nearly 30-year relationship with the Taquile...
Forums to Focus on Crowded Schools
The Hermiston School District will hold two community forums in the coming weeks to discuss district facilities and student growth challenges.
The meetings are scheduled...
Dad Accidentally Kills Son While Deer Hunting
A hunter was accidentally shot and killed Wednesday evening by his father near Meacham, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office.
The two men were...
Altrusa Dinner, Auction Set for Saturday
Altrusa International of Hermiston will hold its 36th annual Altrusa Auction and Authentic Italian Dinner at the Hermiston Conference Center on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Doors...
Hospital Auxiliary Holding Sports Memorabilia Sale
The Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary is holding a sports memorabilia sale at the pharmacy lobby today.
The sale goes from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m....
