City Eases Requirements for Façade Grants
The city of Hermiston’s Urban Renewal Board amended its guidelines Monday night for administering its façade grant program.
The amendment is designed to eliminate what...
Neighborhood Dogs Take Bite Out of Crime
Police officers, local residents and neighborhood dogs helped track down a Hermiston man accused of theft on Friday.
On Friday afternoon, a resident on W....
Hunter Sentenced for Poaching Trophy Bull Elk
An Enterprise area man was sentenced in Wallowa County Circuit Court for poaching a trophy bull elk.
Skyler Willis, 23, shot and killed a trophy...
WWII Vet to Speak at EOHEC on Tuesday
Altrusa International of Hermiston will host a presentation by World War II veteran Jack Roth on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Eastern Oregon Higher...
County Fair Parade Winners Announced
A huge crowd turned out Saturday night for the Umatilla County Fair parade, officially kicking off fair week in Hermiston.
Parade watchers began setting their...
Lady Washington to Lock Past McNary Dam
McNary Lock and Dam staff will allow access to the north side of the navigation lock Monday afternoon to allow visitors an up-close look...
Umatilla Council Says 'No' to Marijuana
Despite public comment in favor of the measure, the Umatilla City Council did not approve a resolution establishing permits for medical marijuana dispensaries.
On Tuesday...
Jepsen, Wambeke to Play Free Concert in Boardman
Eric Jepsen and John Wambeke will give a free concert in Boardman on Monday, Aug. 10.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at Boardman Marina...
McKenzie Park Site of Saturday Market
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug 8.
The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
National Guard Band to Play in Pendleton
The Oregon Army National Guard's 234th Army Band is scheduled to participate in a series of concerts throughout the region this summer, including a...
Free Movie in the Park Set for Friday Night
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to come out to McKenzie Park each Friday for its Movies in the Park series.
On...
Heppner Farmer's Market Set for Friday
The Heppner Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday, Aug. 8 at the Heppner City Park.
The market will be open from 10 a.m. to...
Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center
The Umatilla School District is offering lunches for senior citizens each Friday at the Umatilla Center.
Lunches will be served from noon to 1 p.m....
Home Sweet Home
Former Hermiston Teachers Buy Student-Built Home
It was only fitting that a home built by local students would be purchased by former Hermiston teachers.
Tim and...
Interstate 84 Re-Opens in Eastern Oregon
Eastbound and westbound lanes on Interstate 84 are now open in Eastern Oregon between Pendleton (Exit 216) and Ontario (Exit 371).
The Lime Hill Fire...
Fundraiser Set for HHS Football Team on Aug. 9
Hermiston High School will be the site of a fundraiser for the football team on Sunday, Aug. 9.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., community...
District Completes Sale of Student-Built Home
The Hermiston School District will hold a special ceremony this morning to commemorate the sale of the first student-built home.
The 2,200-square-foot home was purchased...
Gasoline Prices Inching Downward
The national average for regular unleaded gasoline dropped six cents to $2.64 last week, while Oregon’s average lost two cents to $3.10,” according to...
Fair Manager Leaving for Josophine County
Umatilla County Fair Manager Peggy Anderson will be leaving her post after next week’s fair to take a similar position in Josephine County.
“While I...
Destiny Theater Showing Kids' Films for Free
Destiny Theater in Hermiston is showing movies for children for free each Wednesday and Thursday through Aug. 20.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and the...
