Hermiston Looks to Create Gas Utility Company
When the dust settles and the history books are written about Hermiston, it could be said that a mathematical error led to the creation...
5 Charged with Unlawful Killing of Mule Deer
Five people are facing wildlife-related charges following an investigation that led to the discovery of the head of a freshly killed mule deer in...
Boardman Fire District Seeks $14 Million Station
Voters within the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District will vote on a nearly $14 million bond measure in November to fund a new emergency...
Bicyclist Killed in Interstate 84 Accident
A 52-year-old Oregon woman was killed when she was struck by a truck from behind while riding a bicycle on Interstate 84 on Sunday.
The...
Council to Consider Forming Gas Utiltity
The Hermiston City Council will consider a resolution at tonight’s meeting to create its own gas utility to serve industrial customers.
The resolution comes after...
Umatilla Offers Free Meals to All Students
Every single student in the Umatilla School District can receive free breakfast and lunch this school year.
The district received final approval on Friday for...
State Approves Port of Morrow Project Funding
The Oregon Transportation Commission today approved $6 million in funding for the Port of Morrow’s cold storage rail transload facility.
The port will provide an...
Adult Volleyball Leagues Now Forming
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering several adult volleyball leagues in September.
There will be leagues for women and coed teams with the...
New Book Focuses on Earthquake Preparedness
The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) released a new comic book titled, "Without Warning," this week aimed at teaching earthquake preparedness to teenagers....
Desert Cobbler Stands the Test of Time
These days, when more and more products are becoming disposable, shoe repair shops are becoming less common. However, this change in society has not...
Brookshier Ready to Turn the Page
In 1991, grunge music dominated the charts, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 3,000 for the first time, the Internet was in its...
S&P Raises Hermiston's Credit Rating
The credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s, has raised its long-term rating of city of Hermiston general obligation debt from “A+” to “AA-.”
S&P revised...
Register Now for Youth Flag Football League
The deadline to register for the city of Hermiston’s youth flag football league is Sept. 5.
The dates for the league are Saturdays from Sept....
No West Nile Virus in Umatilla County (So Far)
The number of human cases of West Nile virus has been steadily climbing around the nation and one case was reported in Morrow County...
Sunset Market Takes Place Friday Evening
In addition to the weekly Hermiston Saturday Market at McKenzie Park, there will also be a Sunset Market on Friday.
The Sunset Market hours are...
Heppner to Hold Music in the Park on Sunday
Heppner will host a Summer Music in the Park event on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Heppner Elementary School...
Construction Begins on Student-Built Home
Early this week, local students began preparatory work for the foundation phase of the first student-built home.
Working under the direction of local professionals provided...
Oregon Counties Rank High in U.S. Agriculture
What county is first in the US for green pea acreage and production? The answer is Umatilla. What county leads the nation in pear...
Eagles Lodge to Serve Breakfast Sunday
The Hermiston Eagles will serve breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 160 N.W. Second...
Community Night Out Set for Boardman on Aug. 28
First responders in Boardman are inviting the public to a community night out on Thursday, Aug. 28.
Personnel from the Boardman Ambulance, Fire Protection District...
